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SBA is Ready to Assist Texas Businesses Affected by the Severe Winter Storms
Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Texas businesses, including those in McLennan County. In consideration of the public health concerns due to the Coronavirus pandemic, SBA has established a Virtual Business Recovery Center to provide personalized assistance to business owners. Customer Service Representatives are available to business owners and individuals to answer questions…
Read MoreNew Changes Announced for the Paycheck Protection Program
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 8 a.m. CST, Small Business Administration will establish a 14-day, exclusive Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees. This will give lenders and community partners more time to work with the smallest businesses to submit their applications, while also ensuring…
Read MoreWinter Weather Recovery Response Efforts
Your Greater Waco Chamber is thankful for the leadership shown during Winter Storm Uri. We are immensely proud of the Greater Waco community for coming together to support our neighbors and show the world the Waco Way. Your Chamber has compiled resources for you as you navigate this trying time. Resources Resources from the City…
Read MoreUzin Utz North America, Inc. to Build Second Manufacturing Facility in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX – Uzin Utz North America, Inc. has selected Waco, Texas to build its second North American manufacturing facility. Uzin Utz North America is a subsidiary of Uzin-Utz AG based in Ulm, Germany and is a vertically integrated manufacturer of product installation systems for all types of floor coverings worldwide. The $34 million (USD)…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Paycheck Protection Program Resources: Jan. 13, 2021
The Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal. The PPP loan portal system will initially accept First Draw PPP loan applications from participating Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Certified Development Companies (CDCs), and Microloan Intermediaries. Second Draw PPP loan applications will be accepted starting…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Paycheck Protection Program Reopens on Monday, January 11
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of Treasury, announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open on Monday, January 11, 2021 for new borrowers and some existing PPP borrowers. The initial wave of loans issued on Monday, January 11, and Wednesday, January 13, will only be available to community…
Read MoreEnvases Announces Production Facility in Waco, TX
Waco, Texas – Envases Group, a Mexico-based global leader in the production of packaging solutions, today announces plans to open its first aluminum can production and distribution center in Waco, Texas. The opening is projected for late 2021. “Our decision to establish this plant in Waco is the result of an extensive and thoughtful review…
Read MoreEducator Appreciation
Celebrate our Community’s Educators Join us the week of November 16 – 20 as we celebrate our K-12 McLennan County educators. We will deliver special gifts to all 97 campuses! These special gifts will include a card with a link to a list of offers and deals from our members. How to participate: Offer a…
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