Please receive this support statement as a beginning point for more heartfelt discussions, learning and ongoing actions towards creating an equitable business community of East Atlanta. 

Join us on Tuesday June 16th, for our Zoom General Meeting!  We invite you to co-create actionable steps towards making sure all business owners in East Atlanta are heard, included and welcomed.  

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We are in the midst of a revolution, a pandemic, and a time of great pain and concern for our community. East Atlanta is a place that shows the diversity of Atlanta. East Atlanta Business Association exists because of its business owners, employees, customers, vendors, and neighbors. When one person hurts; we all hurt. 

We stand in support of our black and brown business owners.We are a community that stands together strong- today, and every day. Our organization is dedicated to supporting all businesses in East Atlanta through building meaningful relationships, open discussions and inclusive decisions to connect, empower and promote our diverse community. 

We support Black Lives Matter,  Equality, and Justice for all! 

Thank you to everyone who attended our Tuesday EABA Meeting! 

HERE ARE THE MEETING MINUTES

SEE THE MEETING VIDEO HERE: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/zM54Bbbg8ThOWqvHyWXdQoEIEbW4eaa8hiIfr6JbnUa5m5Xga1kKyS_JcBjMxUyb Password: 5f@=r+1E  

FILL OUT THE 2020 STRUT SURVEY

Let the STRUT know how you'd like to get involved with this NEW STRUT 2020!

We have an unusual plan for this year’s Strut (Saturday, September 26), and we’d love your help spreading the word and getting input from businesses.

In this era of social distancing, we plan to broaden the Strut footprint by having two components, one a chance for businesses to Strut their stuff and the other a way for neighborhood streets to Strut in place.

Read more about the ideas and how to get involved with STRUT 2020: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ov4FNKN_9KEPnLQ0-Xy74tN-SN1RDXdD60xsFxDZi0Q/edit?usp=sharing

Have a safe, socially distant Memorial Day holiday weekend! 

Here's the low down for our meeting Tomorrow, Tuesday 5/19 @ 6pm on Zoom:

View the New Agenda Here!

How can you join in on the meeting fun?

• You must Register in advance for this meeting.
• After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

WEBINARS THIS WEEK
GADOL WEBINARS

Latest Employer Unemployment Updates 

 
Monday, May 18, 2020 at 3 pm
Maximum Capacity: 3000 participants
Participant Q&A
Please register here:
https://gdol.webex.com/gdol/onstage/g.php?MTID=e965e9ac00d92c344d5a49e39bd4edcd5

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 11 am
Maximum Capacity: 3000 participants
Participant Q&A
Please register here:
https://gdol.webex.com/gdol/onstage/g.php?MTID=e6f45441dd23e76d9d53c02397fcd4187

Recorded sessions will also soon be available on the GDOL website.

May 20 @ Noon Webinar: NFIB: Small Business and COVID-19: PPP Loan Forgiveness Explained and Other Questions Answered   REGISTER NOW

PPP Forgiveness Application

It's the middle of May and our lives have changed significantly over the last 8 weeks during COVID-19. You can track the changes to business on our blog.

Tonight, you can join the East Atlanta Community Association's meeting TONIGHT AT 7PM VIA ZOOM to connect with the community. 

Changes are daily and business operations are top of mind!

Some businesses are open within the new guidelines, operating with to go/delivery and limited social distance appointments. Here is our ongoing list. EABA supports businesses who open safely and respectfully.

Do you have an addition or change to your business operations? Email us at hello@eastatlantbiz.com and we'll add you to the list. 

Governor Kemp will hold a press release TODAY AT 4PM to give a COVID-19 update and talk about keeping bars and venues closed beyond May 13th.

Let's keep supporting our local businesses, being kind and respecting the CDC guidelines. We're not over COVID-19 yet, but together we can keep flattening the curve!

 

WEBINARS: THIS WEEK & RECORDINGS

NFIB Small Business and COVID-19: Your Questions Answered Live!

Wed., May 13th, 2020, 12:00 PM ET 

REGISTER HERE

Recording: Webinar about Safety Procedures for Opening Up, PPP and Unemployment

LISTEN NOW

Recording: The Post COVID-19 Workplace

Kara Govro, Senior Legal Editor with Mammoth HR, addresses the compliance aspects of layoffs, furloughs, and recalls to help employers navigate these difficult decisions.

LISTEN NOW

Recording: QuickBooks Town Hall Series

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Ben Cardin joined Intuit business leaders to discuss some of the most pressing questions about small business relief and support in the midst of COVID-19.

LISTEN NOW

 

NFIB Small Business and COVID-19: Your Questions Answered Live!

Wed., May 13th, 2020, 12:00 PM ET 

REGISTER HERE

Recording: Webinar about Safety Procedures for Opening Up, PPP and Unemployment

LISTEN NOW

Recording: The Post COVID-19 Workplace

Kara Govro, Senior Legal Editor with Mammoth HR, addresses the compliance aspects of layoffs, furloughs, and recalls to help employers navigate these difficult decisions.

LISTEN NOW

Recording: QuickBooks Town Hall Series

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Ben Cardin joined Intuit business leaders to discuss some of the most pressing questions about small business relief and support in the midst of COVID-19.

LISTEN NOW

 

GRANTS & FUNDING

Attention all Gig Workers! New City of Atlanta Relief Program.

Applications open soon. Check out the info here.

• Resources available to creatives: The recent CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) ACT expands unemployment insurance benefits to cover self-employed freelancers and gig workers. 

• • Visit https://dol.georgia.gov/gdol-covid-19-information for more information on how to apply.

• Invest Atlanta’s COVID-19 Resources page: https://www.investatlanta.com/covid-19-resources.  

FedEx Grants

If you’re a small business impacted by COVID-19 in the U.S., consider applying for a #SupportSmall Grant starting May 25. Selected recipients will get a cash grant of $5,000 plus a $500 FedEx Office credit.

More Info: Applications Open May 25th

APPLICATION DETAILS

 

OTHER RESOURCES

Prepare for Paycheck Protection Program Loan forgiveness

Learn more about applying for PPP loan forgiveness 8 weeks after receiving funds from your lender.

LEARN MORE

All businesses can now have a page on NextDoor. 

Add your restaurant to the delivery list: https://nextdoor.com/delivery/

Your page will not show up until you  get recommendations. 

List of Georgia COVID-19 Suppliers from the Georgia Dept. of Economic Development VIEW THE LIST

MAY EABA MEETING: TUESDAY MAY 19 @ 6PM- ZOOM

Please register in advance for this meeting:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Thank you!

 

We hope you are healthy and rolling along with all the changes as best as you can. Now that the state wide shelter-in-place is no longer guiding our lives, now might just be the most uncertain we've had so far in this COVID-19 time.

We do know these two things about today:

It’s Cinco de Mayo & Giving Tuesday!

Grab To-Go, Celebrate Your Health and Support Local Nonprofits!

Holy Taco Offering...

Phone will be OPEN at 4PM for drinks, dinner and Bodega essentials

FROZEN MARGARITAS in a 20oz cup

- Call 404-230-6177 or 470-265-1524 for your NO contact curbside to go pick up

- View the Updated Menu on Facebook

- Thanks for sharing this article, Holy Taco, "How the Pandemic Will Change Retail Forever"

BLU Cantina Offering...

- Call & place your order, pick up Outside, or order us through Uber Eats, Doordash & Postmates
- View the Menu
- To order call 404-254-2151

Latest EABA Business Offerings:

Click to view: What East Atlanta Businesses Are Open + Business GoFundMes

Giving Tuesday During COVID!

Support these EABA Members: 

• Village Church Of East Atlanta: Donate via GAgives! | www.villagechurchofeastatlanta.org
• Eastside Church: www.eastsideatl.org/
• East Atlanta Kids Club: Donate via GAgives! |www.eastatlantakids.org
• DogtoberfestEAV: Donate via GAgives! | www.dogtoberfesteav.com
• Planned Parenthood Southeast Health Center: Donate via GAgives! |www.psse.org
• Friends of East Atlanta Library: Donate via GAgives! |https://sites.google.com/friendsofeastatlantalibrary.org/feal/home
• EAV Strut Inc: Donate via GAgives! |www.eastatlantastrut.com
• Neighbor in Need East Atlanta: Donate via GAgives! | https://www.facebook.com/NeighborInNeedEAV/

While You’re in a Giving Mood- Fill out the EABA survey!!

Survey link HERE

• We can’texpress enough how important it is to get this information to the City of Atlanta!!

• It takes 5 minutes!! If you already have- Thanks! If something has changed as far as funding, fill it out again or email us at hello@eastatlantabiz.com

Thank you for supporting East Atlanta Businesses during COVID-19!

Other Business Resources:

• Re-Opening Guidelines

• • Read Gov. Kemp’s Reviving a Healthy Georgia Executive Order

  • Salons and Spas as of 4/24/20

  • Restaurants as of 4/27/20

• List of Georgia COVID-19 Suppliers from the Georgia Dept. of Economic Development

• Weekly NFIB Webinar Getting Back to Business-COVID-19 Financial & Workplace Safety Updates  Wed., May 6th, 2020, 12:00 PM ET

• • Register Here

• QuickBooks Town Hall Series: Connecting Small Businesses with Experts on Wed. May 6th @ 10:30am

• • In our first event, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Ben Cardin joined Intuit business leaders on May 6 at 10:30 AM EST to discuss some of the most pressing questions about small business relief and support in the midst of COVID-19. Register and submit your questions. 

  • • Register Here

Can you believe it's been SIX WEEKS since COVID-19 became a daily topic?  

How are you feeling now that some restrictions are being eased? 

• We're feeling mixed emotions!  We know everyone is trying to figure out what is best for ourselves, customers and our businesses. 
• We continue to support safe practices for businesses and individuals alike per the CDC guidelines.
• • Check out the updated East Atlanta Business Operations Right Now
• There is a lot changing every day. EABA is working hard to collect, distill and distribute relevant information in a timely manner. 
• • If you remember an email but can't find it, you can always reference it here: https://eastatlantabiz.com/Blog
• Thank you to our 53 members ! Welcome to the 7 new members (TaroTeri Spiritual LLC, The T-Shirt Lady LLC, Clarity at Work, The Midway Pub, Carolina Hemp Company, Nail Shack Salon and Traci with an Eye Graphic Design, LLC) in the past 30 days! 
• • Join EABA!   

YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT PPP AND EIDL 

Tues. April 28th @ 2pmApplying for PPP and Other COVID-19 Funding

With a new round of COVID-19 relief legislation approved, GoDaddy wants to help you secure the small business funding you need. We have partnered with small business experts, Next Street, to break down how you can get in the best position for the upcoming $310 billion stimulus package. 

REGISTER

Wed. April 29th @ Noon  NFIB Coronavirus Weekly Briefing for Small Business

The upcoming webinar on Wednesday April 29th, will focus on new developments with the PPP and EID loan programs and participant Q&A.

REGISTER

PPP APPLICATION NOW OPEN: Reinvestment Fund

MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

 

HAVE QUESTIONS??? HERE ARE SOME GREAT RESOURCES TO  HELP!  

Can I get a Paycheck Protection Program loan if I've laid off employees?

Employee Retention Credits versus the Paycheck Protection Program

How the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act affects your payroll  

Info on SBA Loans and Unemployment

Workforce Atlanta Guide for Employers and Job Seekers

  

REOPENING GUIDELINES

Read Gov. Kemp’s Reviving a Healthy Georgia Executive Order

Salons and Spas as of 4/24/20Restaurants as of 4/27/20

  

FIND THIS EMAIL HELPFUL? 

PLEASE HELP EABA OUT AND FILL OUT THIS SURVEY BY FRIDAY! 

We want to know how your business has been impacted over the last 6 weeks and business continuity steps you have taken. 

• We will share this information with the City of Atlanta to gather data to better inform the needs of the business community during these uncertain times.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS FRIDAY MAY 1, 2020

FILL OUT THE SURVEY NOW

   

Thank you for supporting East Atlanta businesses during this time, please continue! 

• Many businesses that are allowed to re-open per Gov. Kemp's orders will remain closed until they feel safe for their customers and employees. 

• Some businesses will choose to re-open. It is up to each business to choose what is best for them at this time. 

• See the guidelines for salons, spas that choose to re-open tomorrow. 

We continue to support safe practices for businesses and individuals alike per the CDC guidelines. 

New Grant Opportunity

Thanks to a $1 million grant from Sam’s Club, LISC will provide emergency assistance that small businesses desperately need during the Covid-19 crisis. And it doesn’t stop there: Sam’s Club is mobilizing its members to support this effort as well. 

Learn More

MOST UP TO DATE INFO ON COVID-19 LEGISLATION + PPP Lender Contact

Senate Passes Roughly $484 Billion in New Coronavirus Aid

The Senate on Tuesday approved roughly $484 billion in new coronavirus aid for small businesses and hospitals and more funding for testing, ending a lengthy battle over the size and contents of the package. 

 

Read More

SBA Payment Protection Program: Information from Congressman John Lewis

• Get your application in now!

• The funds will move fast and many lenders have applications lined up already. 

• CDFIs, Credit Unions, and smaller banks are expected to be able to offer these loans this round with the new funding. 

Unity Bank of Texas urges small businesses to apply with them immediately if they have not applied already. You do not have to be a current client. 

https://www.unitybanktexas.com/Business-Loans.aspx

George Andrews 404.588.9611

Michael Green 404.609.3463

View the NFIB Update

Great Webinar that answers a lot of questions!

Click here to view.

 

On the Federal Tax Deferrals

The federal government is now allowing deferrals for 100% of the social security payroll tax paid by employers and deferral for 50% of social security costs paid by self-employed individuals. This is applicable to any tax deposits due between 3/27/20 and 12/31/2020.

 

Why it's right for you:

The social security payroll tax amounts to 6.2% of gross wages. You can pay 50% of the taxes by December 2021 and the other 50% by December 2022.

Things to note:

If you defer these tax deposits, you as the employer are solely liable for payment by the extended due date.

 

Employers that participate in the PPP are not eligible for this program. However, they can defer taxes up until the date the employer applies for and receives a decision that their PPP loan has been forgiven.

 

On Employee Retention Credit (ERC)

Why it's right for you:

For each quarter through the end of 2020, employers are eligible for a credit of up to 50% of the first $10,000 in qualified wages for each qualified employee. This employee retention credit is limited to the 6.2% employer share of Social Security taxes subject to several conditions, and any excess credit is refundable.

Things to note:

You cannot get this credit if you have a PPP loan.

 

On Refusing to Work + Collecting Unemployment

There are a lot of questions as Georgia prepares to reopen for business under strict social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

 

• Update on Pandemic Unemployment for 1099 contractors and self employed. 

• Governor Kemp to re-open some businesses as early as Friday

 

Read More

FILL OUT THE EABA COVID-19 BUSINESS RESPONSE SURVEY

We want to know how your business has been impacted over the month and business continuity steps you have taken. 

• We will share this information with the City of Atlanta to gather data to better inform the needs of the business community during these uncertain times.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS FRIDAY APRIL 30, 2020

FILL OUT THE SURVEY NOW

We know since COVID-19 changed our lives, most of our energy is focused on keeping our businesses afloat ...when we seem to be lost at sea.

So today, do these FOUR THINGS and know you're doing great!

We're here for you!

We're in this TOGETHER! 

1.     SIGN UP FOR THE SAVE SMALL BUSINESS FUND

• Opens Monday 4/20/20. Businesses in 30316 are eligible for $5000 grants
• Sign up to notified to apply on Monday 

SIGN UP TO APPLY ON MONDAY

  

2.     LET CONGRESS KNOW SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS NEED MORE FUNDING

Since Friday, April 3, small businesses have been applying for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans authorized under the CARES Act that was enacted on March 27.

Business owners have experienced setbacks while applying for the PPP forgivable loans and the Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) and Emergency Grants. Further appropriations and improvements to the PPP are needed as well as increased access to EIDLs and Emergency Grants.

Congress needs to hear from you NOW. Tell them your experience applying for PPPL and EIDLs and how they need to improve and expand these programs immediately.

Act NOW and urge your Senators and Representative to improve and expand access to the PPP, EIDLs, and Emergency Grants.

COVID-19 LOAN TRACKER

EASY TEMPLATE TO SEND CONGRESS A MESSAGE

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH PPP

    

3. FILL OUT THE EABA COVID-19 BUSINESS RESPONSE SURVEY

We want to know how your business has been impacted over the past three weeks and business continuity steps you have taken. 

• We will share this information with the City of Atlanta to gather data to better inform the needs of the business community during these uncertain times.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS FRIDAY APRIL 24, 2020. 

FILL OUT THE SURVEY NOW

     

4. REGISTER  FOR THE ZOOM GENERAL MEETING ON 4/21 

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqc-GtqTIrH9c5c1PVsjG4Hb0Pu5wUe1ea

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

       

BONUS: KEEP SUPPORTING EAST ATLANTA BUSINESSES

Find out what they are offering during COVID-19

• Share the list with all of your friends.
• Email hello@eastatlantabiz.com for additions or changes
• Check business' social media for daily updates
• Busineses tag @eastatlantabiz on IG & FB so we can share your posts.
• Thank you!!!

NEXT MEETING: MAY 19| 6-8PM |VIRTUAL | EVERYONE WELCOME!!

Email hello@eastatlantabiz.com by the 10th of the month to be added to the agenda! 

AGENDA

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqc-GtqTIrH9c5c1PVsjG4Hb0Pu5wUe1ea 

Zoom meeting guidelines

• All attendees will be on mute upon entry to the meeting. 

• Please stay muted unless called on or need to speak. 

• Use the chat to send questions or resources to everyone or just to the host. 

• Please participate in the polls when prompted. 

• We’d love for you to be on video so we can connect!!

6:00-6:05: Welcome- Let’s Get Comfortable 

We’re going to focus on business first, then spend the majority of the meeting with check-ins and finding out where businesses need the most help! This is when you’ll introduce yourself! 

6:05-6:10: Organization Update:

• Secretary: Meeting Minutes: No Meeting in March. Approve/Amend Feb 18 Meeting Minutes

• Treasurer: Finances:  Bank Account established at Wells Fargo  Current Balance: 

• • All membership dues are processed through the website now. NO MORE PAYPAL! 

  • Includes the $5000 Atlanta Main Street stipend. $1100 spent on Mobilize Main Street

• IN PROCESS: 501 c(6) paperwork. Incorporation complete! 

• EABA meetings will be virtual until further notice! 

6:10-6:20: EABA COVID-19 ACTION: Nate Minor | President

• East Atlanta Business Offerings during COVID-19  also as a direct sheet

• • Share the list with all of your friends.

  • Email hello@eastatlantabiz.com for additions or changes

  • Check business' social media for daily updates

  • Businesses tag @eastatlantabiz on IG & FB so we can share your posts.

• LET CONGRESS KNOW SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS NEED MORE FUNDING

• • COVID-19 LOAN TRACKER

  • EASY TEMPLATE TO SEND CONGRESS A MESSAGE

  • SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH PPP

• FILL OUT THE EABA COVID-19 BUSINESS RESPONSE SURVEY

• Read our Blog for more COVID-19 resources: https://eastatlantabiz.com/Blog

FYI: News Updates

• City Council passed legislation $1.5 Million for business business continuity on 4.20.20. 

• Microbrewery Ordinance Update-Passed but not codified on 4.20.20          

• New Development Info for SunTrust Lot by Pellerin Real Estate

• Governor Kemp to re-open some businesses as early as Friday

6:20-6:30: Committee Update

EABA Membership: Co-Chairs Lauren Janis: Big Daddy Biscuits and Vicki Park: Park Pet Supply

https://eastatlantabiz.com/membership  | https://eastatlantabiz.com/Directory

• All membership payments are online through the website. No more PayPal. 

• To pay by Check: Mail to: EABA ℅ Screen Fixing 1267 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta GA 30316

• • Your membership will not be activated until payment is received. 

Thank you to our 50 members!!! 

Argosy   Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services,    Big Daddy Biscuits, LLC Bookish CarlenR Inc.      Carolina Hemp Company Clarity at Work Dani Weiss Photography  Daniel Moore Studios David Garrison Global Group of Origins Real Estate  DogtoberfestEAV East Atlanta Copy Center East Atlanta Kids Club East Atlanta LLC   Eastside Church EAV Strut Inc. Emerald City Bagels  

Foltz Catering & Events Friends of East Atlanta Library   Furside Pet Spa Gaja Korean Bar Gate City Tattoo Grantlanta Lawn Holy Taco   House Of Ramirez idealDESIGN,inc In

 Atlanta Realtors - Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Midtown    Keller Knapp Realty Layton Consulting, LLC Marsha Bagley - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ga Properties  Motor City South  

Neighborhood Commercial Redevelopment   Original Baby Intown Learning Center Paint Sip Socialize  Park Pet Supply Partners Benefit Pellerin Real Estate Planned Parenthood Southeast Health Center   Pure Upscale Hair Studio Rogue Digital Sarah Dyne Signature Events Scott Doss Wellness ScreenFixing.com   TaroTeri Spiritual LLC TaxConcepts The Glenwood The Midway Pub  

Village Church Of East Atlanta   Village Fitness W.T.G. Properties, Ltd.

New Members Since Last Meeting: Taro Teri Spiritual LLC, Clarity at Work, Midway Pub, Carolina Hemp Company   PENDING PAYMENT: Team Lis Smash and Meadows Mortuary  

Marketing Committee:   

Branding EABA: Joe Price, Traci Sampson & Meg Snyder

• Working on a digital presentation. 

Social Media Benefits for Members: Aly Ryan

• Members will receive one post on IG and FB from EABA when you become an EABA member.

• MEMBER TO DO: 

• • Follow EastAtlantaBiz on  Facebook and IG! 

  • Add EastAtlanta Biz as Co-host on FB events!!!, 

  • Tag EABA in posts so we can regram and share! 

  • Use hashtags #eastatlanta #eav #eastatlantabiz  #eaba #atlstrong #weareatl #supportlocal

7:00: Check In: How is everyone doing? 

Each attendee will be called upon to introduce yourself, your business and mention the impact of COVID-19 on your business and one thing you need help with. 

• EABA Board of Directors will start the check in. 

• Please unmute to talk when called upon. 

 7:30 or 8:00PM | Adjourn Meeting | Depending on the number of attendees

We want to know how your business has been impacted over the past month and business continuity steps you have taken. This information is needed to best understand the impact and the resources you have used. We will share this information with the City of Atlanta to better advocated on behalf of small businesses in our community.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS FRIDAY APRIL 24, 2020. 

FILL OUT THE SURVEY