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Coronavirus Resources

Mar 30, 2020
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COVID · Healthy KC · Healthcare

Though what impact we’ll see in the U.S. in general and our region in particular is yet to be known, we want to make sure you and your company are prepared for whatever happens. Here is some information from trusted sources that you might find helpful. Read Article
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Small Business Guide to the Federal CARES Act

Mar 30, 2020
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COVID · Public Policy · Healthcare

The KC Chamber wants to make sure Kansas City area businesses have every opportunity to get the federal relief funds they need to keep going and stay strong. The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to support small businesses as they work to keep their workforce employed during the coronavirus pandemic. Read Article
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Your Chamber at Work - March 30, 2020

Mar 30, 2020
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COVID · Healthy KC · Public Policy · Financial Services · Healthcare · Workplace Development · Economic Development · Newsletters

FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO A few important items for you this morning. Read Article
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FOLLOW-UP: White House Conference Call on COVID-19 & Disaster Assistance

Mar 27, 2020
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COVID · Public Policy · Financial Services · Healthcare · Economic Development

PROVIDING FINANCIAL RELIEF: President Donald J. Trump is working to provide financial relief for small businesses harmed by the coronavirus outbreak. “We’re deeply committed to ensuring that small businesses have the support they require.” - President Donald J. Trump Read Article
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URGENT BIZ TEAM ALERT - "Phase 3" Stimulus Bill Passes; On Way to POTUS

Mar 27, 2020
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COVID · Public Policy · Financial Services · Healthcare · Economic Development

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (KC Chamber) applauds Congress for its bipartisan and bicameral work to pass the “Phase 3” relief bill known as the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) that is estimated to be upwards of $2 Trillion (and larger because of the flexibility given to the Federal Reserve to inject more money into the economy which will put it well over three times the amount of the 2008 TARP bailout). According to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, this bill is designed to add relief to the economy for 10-12 weeks. Read Article
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Public Policy Update - March 25, 2020

Mar 25, 2020
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COVID · Public Policy

The KC Chamber is working to make sure Kansas City and its business community are well represented in conversations about federal relief, and we have more information for you about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) at these critical times. Here’s our latest update. First FaceTime with the region’s Federal Staffers – here are the highlights!   Read Article