Dear Fellow Texans and Economic Development Partners, Please share this information with small businesses and non-profits in your area. Today, Governor Abbott announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has now granted Texas’ Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance declaration, making loans available statewide to small businesses and private, non-profit organizations to help alleviate…

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Facebook is making efforts to help small businesses get through the COVID-19 pandemic with several initiatives launched this week. In addition to creating a dedicated hub for businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak, Facebook is planning to roll out a $100 million grant program. Here’s more information about each of these initiatives. Small Business Grant…

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Updated March 16th. Fear of the Coronavirus is keeping people away from local businesses and restaurants. Instead of supporting big box stores and chain restaurants, take some time to support locally-owned restaurants and businesses including boutiques, nail salons, coffee shops, independent bakers, those who were affected by the Houston Rodeo closure, and more. Let’s come…

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COME #BraveTheShave St. Baldricks at The Goose’s AcreCALLING ALL HERO’s – WE NEED YOU! Come out THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 15th, to The Goose’s Acre Irish Pub to help us raise money, awareness, and support for Childhood Cancer Research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. St. Baldrick’s Foundation is an organization that raises money for Childhood Cancer…

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