It’s been a wild ride this past month since COVID-19 has become an ever changing daily topic of our lives and impact on our small businesses.  Now, with the Governor extending the stay at home order  through the end of April, we feel your anxiety about the unknown especially how to navigate all the information that is out there! 

This is absolutely a time to lean on YOUR BUSINESS ASSOCIATION.  EABA was formed to promote, advocate and connect - no matter the circumstances.  During these uniquely challenging times, here is what we are doing on your behalf:

Advocate

• COVID-19 business impact and response surveys that convey the needs of the  business community to the City of Atlanta. 

• • Impact Survey Results

  • See Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative Survey Results

  • Response Survey Available NEW as of 4.13.20.Fill out by 4.24.20

• Drafting a letter to Mayor Bottoms and City Council advocating to alleviate license fees for 2020. 

Promote

• Ongoing list of EABA Businesses and their offerings during COVID-19. 

• Starting member social media posts featuring offerings and ways to support

Connect

• Weekly emails and blog posts with business resources

• Members can expect a check-in call from our board of directors over the next few weeks. 

• Virtual meetings over the next few months. 

EABA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

We will be highlighting a few members each email. 

East Atlanta Farmers Market postponed to open but is a pick up location for Community Farmers Markets: Instructions for ORDERING and PICKUP

Support OUR EABA Members NOW! Curbside & Delivery:

• Argosy: Takeout from 4-9pm. Delivery through Grubhub.

• Big Daddy Biscuits Social Distancing PopUp - Find FB Event/On the site

• • 15% discount online using the code LOVE2020

  • Big Daddy Will Be at this Social Distancing Pop-Up- Pre-order by midnight Thursdays for pick up on Saturday!

• Bookish: An update -- they're not ordering new books until the beginning of May for safety reasons; however they ARE continuing no contact home delivery of books in stock.

• List of Business Resources during COVID-19

• • Please email hello@eastatlantabiz.com with any updates, or with your information if you'd like to be added

  • Most businesses are using social media for daily updates!!! 

BUSINESS OWNERS

UNEMPLOYMENT FILING

As an Employer: Unemployment Filing for Partial Claims for your Employees

• You must Establish Administrator Access

• Follow these Steps for Partial Unemployment Claims

Update on Department of Revenue Tax Filing Deadlines

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

PUA (Pandemic Unemployment Assistance)

This includes individuals who are self-employed, gig workers, 1099 independent contractors, or those with limited work history who will not qualify for state unemployment benefits.

The GDOL is modifying its current online unemployment application adding new questions to better identify those individuals who may be eligible for PUA.  This modified application is expected to be available on Monday, April 13, 2020. Once the application is received, it will take several weeks to process.

If you have already filed a claim with the GDOL and will be eligible to potentially receive benefits under this program, you do NOT have to refile your claim.  These individuals will be identified and sent an email with a link to provide additional information for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Program.

Read More

BUSINESS OWNERS & INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

CARES ACT: PPP AND  EIDL

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, allocates $349 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the current circumstances they are encountering. The CARES Act provides funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, modifies the existing Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and provides immediate loan payment relief for current SBA 7(a) borrowers.

READ MORE

NFIB Coronavirus Part V: UPDATE –  SBA’s EIDL and PPP Loan Programs

Download slides and hear the recordings

UPDATE ON Invest Atlanta Business Continuity Loan Fund AS OF 4.7.20

In just over two weeks the small business continuity loan fund has over 500 inquiries and/or applicants at some point in the process. 

To date 13 loans have been approved and over 80 are under review. Suspending the acceptance of applications. Only complete applications will be reviewed and considered at this time. 

In the process of working with philanthropy and other partners to increase the funds available, with the intention of increasing the number of small businesses that can be served through this program. 

• Please share that all applications in process, but not completed, will be placed on hold until additional funds are identified. 

• Program updates will be sent out to applicants via email. 

Those who have not yet begun an application, but are interested in receiving updates, should fill out this brief survey and indicate their interest in the business continuity loan fund.  

RESTAURANTS 

• Add your fundraiser to your Open Table Listing

ARTISTS

United States Artists Launches $10M Artist Relief Fund to Help Artists Affected by COVID-19

Artist Relief is an emergency, non-restricted fund that will grant $5,000 to individual artists facing financial hardship; serve as an informational resource; and co-launch the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, designed by Research Partner Americans for the Arts, to better identify and address the needs of artists moving forward. 

To apply for relief between 4/8-4/23: https://www.artistrelief.org/apply  

STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY! #ATLSTRONG!   

FRIDAY APRIL 3 WEBINARS

NFIB COVID-19 Part IV: How to Apply for a Coronavirus Small Business Loan Webinar: Friday April 3 @ Noon

• NFIB will host its fourth COVID-19 webinar on Friday, April 3, 2020, at 12 pm ET, which will focus exclusively on small business loan programs that are now available.
• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications are already being accepted. And starting April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for forgivable loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPPL). Businesses interested in a PPPL have been advised by the U.S. Treasury Department to apply as quickly as they can because there is a funding cap. 
• SEE THE SLIDES FROM THE PRESENTATION

Facebook Live with Downs Law on Commercial Landlord/Tenant Q&A: Friday April 3 @ Noon

• https://www.housingjusticeleague.org/covid19?fbclid=IwAR3VsgxeCOQ3IQV6eQBTQB0ctKuSGlAj9ShL4hma9lHSnNNWCC0uH3BJ0gA
  

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FRIDAY APRIL 3: PAYROLL PROTECTION PLAN OPENS

Payroll Protection Plan: Opens Friday April 3 through June 30, 2020

• See outline with Q&A

Based on the legislation, it may be helpful for interested business owners to gather the following information about their business:

• 2019 Payroll — including the last 12 months of payroll
• 2019 Employees — 1099's for 2019 employees and independent contractors that would otherwise be an employee of your business. (Note: Do NOT include 1099's for services)
• Healthcare costs — all health insurance premiums paid by the business owner under a group health plan.
• Retirement — your company retirement plan funding paid for by the company.

Sample Application

CARES Act Info

• Great overview, Q&As as well as links to help filling out your applications.

 

GRANT OPPORTUNITY DUE SATURDAY APRIL 4, 2020

More good news for small businesses! Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Verizon are partnering to provide grants up to $10,000 to businesses and non-profits facing immediate financial pressure because of COVID-19 with an emphasis on supporting entrepreneurs of color, women-owned businesses and other enterprises in historically underserved communities who don’t have access to flexible, affordable capital.

The grant can be used for paying rent and utilities, meeting payroll, paying outstanding debt to vendors, and other immediate operational costs.

Applications are due on Saturday, April 4. Click here to apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LISCSBGrant

  

RESTAURANT RELIEF FUNDS

• Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
  
• https://www.saverestaurants.co/resources
• https://thegivingkitchen.org/covid19

EAV business owners with out of work or staff with cut hours, we have set up a resource for customers to find and directly tip their favorite servers, bartenders, etc. Tips go directly to the employee. We just need a list of staff names and their preferred e-payment methods. 

Go to www.facebook.com/EAVvirtualtipjar/ and message us your info. We will message you back when your info is live and you can promote the site. 

EAV https://www.facebook.com/EAVvirtualtipjar/  

  

UNEMPLOYMENT INFO + LOANS AND GRANTS 

Unemployment Filing Claims Info

SBA Disaster Loan Relief Fund

Truist-Liftfund Disaster ReliefApply for grants ranging from $5K-$25K to combat capital shortages. 

   

• We've added this button to our website at EastAtlantaBiz.com as well as pinned on FB @eastatlantabiz
• If you have a change in your business offerings during this time, please email hello@eastatlantabiz.com and we'll update the list!

SOCIAL MEDIA CHECK UP!

• Follow on Facebook & Instagram: EastAtlantaBiz
• Tag @EastAtlantaBiz on all posts on FB & IG
• Use hashtags #eastatlantabiz #EABA #weareatl #atlstrong
• Add @EastAtlantaBiz as a co-host to FB events!

JOIN EABA + CHECK OUT OUR MEMBERS

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

HootSuite Article Adapting to More Digital and Social Ways of Being in a Time of Crisis + Free Access to Professional Plan Until July 1, 2020 

Small Business Relief Initiative with Quickbooks & GoFundMe

Invest Atlanta Business Continuity Loan Fund

Atlanta BeltLine Business Resources During COVID-19

ATLSTRONG.org

QuickBooks customers with personal and business credit history and revenue of at least $50,000 over the past 12 months, you may be eligible for a loan up to $100,000 from Intuit's small business program.  

APPLY HERE

Square customers:Square Capital supports eligible businesses with loans between $500-$250,000. Log in to your Square Dashboard, or learn more HERE

Toast customer: Eligible restaurants can access capital without a credit score requirement via Toast Capital. LEARN MORE HERE

Kabbage provides small businesses with a simple online application that can be paid over 6, 12, or 18 months with no origination fees. If it makes sense for your business, you can explore applying to a line of credit up to $250,000 HERE Kabbage launched an online hub to help boost sales for U.S small businesses impacted by COVID-19, including a system through which businesses can sell gift cards to consumers for use at a later date. Learn more.

List of some banks providing relief during this time.

JPMorgan pledged $50 million global philanthropic commitment to support communities and people hit hardest by this public health crisis, including $2 million to existing nonprofit partners and $8 million to assist small businesses. Learn more.

The James Beard Foundation is launching a fund that will be gathering support from corporate, foundation, and individual donors to provide micro-grants to independent food and beverage businesses in need. Learn more. 

MainVest, a crowdfunding platform, announced its new Main Street Initiative: a $2,000, zero-interest, 120 day loan for restaurants or other brick and mortars affected by the shutdown. Learn more.

Opportunity Fund, which specializes in money lending to small businesses owned by women, immigrants and people of color, is collaborating with investors and nonprofits to put together a coronavirus relief fund that will provide grants and low-interest rate loans. Learn more.

For assistance with applications, please reach out to the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

The City of Atlanta has ordered a 14 day STAY AT HOME ORDER. Find out what you can and can not do during this time.  

This includes a list of essential businesses that are allowed to be open. 

Here are the ones open in East Atlanta!  

• Restaurants with Take Out/Delivery + To Go Alcohol with Order:  Argosy, Wing Bar, Joe's Coffee, Holy Taco, Flatiron, Midway, Grant Central, Banshee, Soba, Emerald City Bagels, Blue Cantina, We Suki Suki + Global Grub Collective,  EAV Thai and Sushi, Elder Tree Public House, HodgePodge Coffeehouse, Gaja
• Gas Station: Buddy's
• Grocery Store: Kroger and Publix (close by)
• Dry Cleaner/Laundromat.: 
• Liquor Store: 
• Pharmacy: 
• Pet Store: Park Pet Supply
• Veterinary: Village Vets 
• Auto Repair: Motor City South, Village Garage & Custom
• Home Supply Store: 
• Post Office: East Atlanta Post Office
• Healthcare: Planned Parenthood

Please take this time to support East Atlanta businesses that are offering TAKE OUT AND ONLINE ORDERING and are OPEN to serve you! 

• This list changes daily. Check back often. Thanks!
• • We are keeping up as best we can.
  • Includes all EABA members and other businesses with online ways to support during this uncertain time. 

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Launches #ATLSTRONG, Providing COVID-19 Information and Resources for Atlanta Residents

ATLANTA—Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the launch of #ATLSTRONG—a new website that will serve as a COVID-19 resource hub for Atlanta residents. By visiting ATLSTRONG.ORG, residents and businesses can sign up for COVID-19 text alerts, request information on emergency fund assistance relief and more.

“Atlanta will rise above the challenges we face with the COVID-19 health threat, and we will do so together,” said Mayor Bottoms. “By staying connected, residents and businesses alike can do their part to ensure we stop the spread of this virus and start the recovery process.”

By texting “ATLCOVID19” to 888777, users will receive the latest and necessary information on COVID-19 as it happens. By visiting ATLSTRONG.ORG, visitors will find information on meal assistance, CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, find information on Mayor Bottoms’ Executive and Administrative Orders and tax relief information for businesses.

The launch of #ATLSTRONG is the latest action taken by Mayor Bottoms to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the City of Atlanta. 

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued an Executive Order instituting a temporary order for those individuals within the territorial jurisdictional limits of the City of Atlanta to stay in their place of residence.

Mayor Bottoms issued an Executive Order calling for the closure of all bars and nightclubs that do not serve food, gyms and fitness centers, movie theaters, live performance venues, bowling alleys, and arcades, and private social clubs, located within the territorial jurisdictional limits of the City of Atlanta. However, restaurants and other eating and drinking establishments where food is served may continue preparing and offering food to customers via delivery service, drive-through, or take-out. 

Mayor Bottoms issued an Administrative Order directing the Atlanta Police Department to refrain from enforcing prohibitions against the sale of unopened wine or malt beverages by the package for off premises consumption by restaurants and other eating and drinking establishments licensed for the sale of those beverages. 

Mayor Bottoms also issued a directive for the Centers of Hope Afterschool program to continue to provide free meals to all students who rely on them throughout the closure of schools. For more information on the Centers of Hope Afterschool Program and Registration, please visit the Official Website. 

The City has also posted prevention information and additional resources related to COVID-19 on its website here. 

Chief among the City’s guidance to residents and visitors are the following preventative measures:

1. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. 
2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. 
3. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 
4. Stay home when you are sick. 
5. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. 
6. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. 
7. If you have recently returned from a country with ongoing COVID-19 infections monitor your health and follow the instructions of public health officials

Recommended CDC safety guidelines can be found online here.

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Gov. Kemp Orders Schools Closed Through April 24

GEORGIA — As the initial closing of Georgia schools nears on Tuesday, Gov. Brian Kemp extended the closure of all public schools in Georgia through April 24.

Kemp signed an executive order on Thursday "that mandates public schools will remain closed for in-person instruction through April 24 - students may return on Monday, April 27," Sen. Jen Jordan tweeted.

"Prior to this date, governor will make a decision on the remainder of school year," Jordan said.

READ ARTICLE

a. City of Atlanta Shelter at Home Order + Governor Kemp Announcement: YESTERDAY 3.23.20
b. Town Hall: TODAY 3.24.20: Amir Farokhi hosts District 2 COVID-19 Town c. Hall - Small Business & Hospitality Focus
c. No Interest Loans: Invest Atlanta Business Continuity Loan Fund- Fill out sooner than later!!!

d. SBA Disaster Loan Assistance: Now Open

e. FB Grants- sign up for notifications

The details --

a. YESTERDAY: 3.23.20 City of Atlanta + Governor Kemp Announcement

• City of Atlanta Announces 14 day stay at home order
  
• Governor Kemp banned large gatherings (more than 10 people) and ordered shelter-in-place for the 'medically fragile.' THE DETAILS

• Dekalb County asked families to shelter in place and added a 9pm voluntary curfew. READ MORE
  

b.TODAY 3.24.20 - Amir Farokhi hosts District 2 COVID-19 Town Hall for Any Small Business & Hospitality Business in Atlanta

Hosted by Amir Farokhi, District 2 Council member. 

Open to any small business and hospitality business in Atlanta. 

Town Hall Login Details: 

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: Mar 24, 2020 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: District2 COVID-19 Town Hall - Small Business & Hospitality

 

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/811863095

 

Or iPhone one-tap :

US: +16465588656,,811863095#  or +13126266799,,811863095#

Or Telephone:

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

    US: +1 646 558 8656  or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782

    Webinar ID: 811 863 095

International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aKIpsF53v

 

 

c. Small Business Funds Available

IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS LAST FRIDAY! --

Invest Atlanta Business Continuity Loan Fund NOW OPEN https://www.investatlanta.com/business-continuity-loan-fund

d. SBA DISASTER LOAN ASSISTANCE NOW OPEN

SBA Loan Overview with Application Link

e. SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS 

Facebook Grants for Small Businesses

 

Stay safe! 

#flattenthecurve

#supportlocal

We hope you, your family and employees are healthy! 

Let's all do what's necessary to #flattenthecurve of COVID-19 so we can get back to business!

EABA is here to advocate on behalf of its members, provide information and communicate!!!

• We now have a bank account and all membership payments are automated through our website: EastAtlantaBiz.com

MAKE IT EASIER FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS TO SUPPORT YOU! 

• Answer the phone and have an up-to-date recorded message. 
• • Your customers may want to call-in their orders. 
• Update your hours on your website, on Google and on Facebook. If your hours change, make sure to make the change in all places.
• • Restaurants: Make changes to your listings on Google, Facebook, Yelp, Zomato and Bing.
• Update your operations for instance you no longer provide sit-down service, only take-out or curbside pick-up. 
  

• • Note those changes on your website and all social media.

• Amplify your social media presence! Tag @EastAtlantaBiz on instagram and Facebook. #eastatlantabiz  #eastatlanta #eaba #shopsmall #discoveratl #shoplocalatl #shopeav 
• Offer online gift cards that can be purchased now and used later: https://www.merchantmaverick.com/gift-cards-for-small-businesses/
• Offer subscription services, online delivery options and live streaming services.

UPDATES YOU NEED TO KNOW
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Creates $7 Million Fund to Assist Those Impacted by COVID-19

• $1.5 million to support small business continuity

• • AWBI & Invest Atlanta is working on a Small Business Continuity Loan Fund. Details are being worked on now.
  • idealDESIGN,inc is coordinating with the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, Atlanta BeltLine Inc and StartMe on how to best address needs and assistance for small businesses.

FILL THIS SURVEY IN ORDER TO PREPARE OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE! 

Fill out as many times as you need to help us track the impact on your business due to COVID-19. The survey is timestamped!

SMALL BUSINESS LOANS & RESOURCES

SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Declared for GA- Application Now Open

How to Overview

• https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/- Use Economic Injury when Submitting! 

• https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Documents/Three_Step_Process_SBA_Disaster_Loans.pdf

Treasury and IRS to delay tax payment deadline by 90 days

NEW Information for filing for unemployment, mandatory filing by employers for partial claims, and reemployment services

• Great article from Nerd Wallet about who qualifies for unemployment

PayPal Loans for Business

KIVA business loans

Facebook Small Business Grants Program

COVID-19 Resources from CDC

We hope you and your family are in good health. We care about the businesses and community at large of East Atlanta!  East Atlanta Business Association is following all City of Atlanta mandates regarding meetings at this time and have cancelled our Tuesday, March 17th general meeting. 

This is an uncertain time in our local economy and community with the impact on each of us that changes daily.  EABA is here to assist by sharing resources, gathering data and communicating to our members and supporters during these changing times as best as we can.

It is EABA's job to advocate on behalf of our members with City, County, and State governments! The data gathered in the survey will help us represent the needs of our community as more COVID-19 developments unfold. 

FILL OUT THIS COVID-19 BUSINESS IMPACT SURVEY ASAP

• You do not need to be an EABA member to fill out the survey! 
• Check out all EABA members here. 

CHECK OUT COVID-19 INFORMATION & RESOURCES

CITY, COUNTY & STATE INFORMATION

• https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/mayor-s-office/city-of-atlanta-covid-19-response

• https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/mayor-bottoms-declares-state-of-emergency-public-gatherings-of-250-or-more-banned

• Fulton County Commissioners Press Release @ Closures

• https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/coronavirus  

• https://www.mdjonline.com/news/gov-kemp-declares-state-of-emergency-number-of-cases-in/article_2e2ce3e8-6613-11ea-8d4c-134d061cfc79.html 

SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES

• https://www.mainstreet.org/howwecanhelp/resourcecenter/covid19resources

• • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html

• https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/resource

• https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance

• https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/15/success/small-businesses-coronavirus/index.html

• https://www.inc.com/kevin-j-ryan/coronavirus-resource-list-for-businesses.html

FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY 

• GrubHub's deferred commissions, matching all promotions and GrubHub community relief fund.

• Giving Kitchen's Support of Service Industry for COVID-19

• Any food service worker in Georgia diagnosed with COVID-19 or under medical mandatory quarantine should immediately apply for financial assistance through Giving Kitchen. Full stop. We have their backs.” 
  https://mailchi.mp/thegivingkitchen/gk-covid-19-response  

Thank you for your support !

Stay healthy, support local businesses and help your neighbors! 

March 13-March 15: FULL STREET CLOSURE: Metropolitan Place SE between Hass and Metropolitan Ave SE  | 7AM TO 11PM

See Notice

ATTENDANCE:Argosy, EACA Transpo, Grantlanta Lawn, Joe Price Design, Layton Consulting, Killshot Media, EAV Strut, Furside, East Atlanta Copy Center, Friends of East Atlanta Library, Pet Park Supply, Motor City South, Dani Weiss Photography, Sarah Dyne Signature Events, Tax Concepts, Joe’s Village Church, Aly Ryan, Pure Upscale, East Atlanta Kids Club, Planned Parenthood, idealDESIGN, Foltz Catering & Events, BHHS, Midway Pub, WTG Properties, Traci With An Eye, Keller Knapp Realty, Gate City Tattoo Glorious Moments Photography, OxWork

AGENDA

6:00-6:20: Welcome, Sign in:  GRAB A BITE AND DRINK...GET TO KNOW YOUR BUSINESS NEIGHBOR

Thank you to: Layton Consulting, LLC, Midway Pub, Big Daddy Biscuits, LLC, East Atlanta Copy Center, BHHS Ga Properties, Keller Knapp Realty-Sara Epstein, The Wing Bar,  Helix Cleaning Services, Traci with an Eye Graphic Design, LLC and EAV Strut for sponsoring the food and drinks! Thanks to OxWork for hosting & leading networking!     SIGN UP TO SPONSOR MARCH 17: https://signup.com/go/zYFKvqq

6:20-6:30: Introductions  Name, Business Name, how long have you been in East Atlanta?

6:30: Organization Update

• Finances: $1308.66 with EACA | $1685.35 PayPal |$940 Checks and Cash

• IN PROCESS: Incorporation- Reinstatement of East Atlanta Business Association from previous registration and Bylaws, 501 c(6) paperwork and bank account. 

• Atlanta Main Street Fellowship: 

• • Mobilize Main Street: Thomasville GA: March 3-5 

  • Meeting with Fox Theater Institute & City of Atlanta Planning Depart about Madison Theater

6:40: EACA Updates

• EACA officers for 2020!   EABA board members will cover months of EACA and NPU-W meetings.

• Microbrewery Ordinance Update             

• East Atlanta Master Plan with EABA: A master plan details the vision, policies, and framework developed by the community that guide growth and development in a neighborhood over a period of time. 

• Suntrust Lot Public meeting: Rescheduled to March 5. 

• Moreland /Glenwood Realignment: Kick-off meeting with the contractor in March, and starting construction in April 2020

• Lyft/Uber Pick Up Locations  - Geofencing for rideshare apps.  

6:50-7:00: Committee Reports

Film Liaison: Armando Celentano: Argosy    | film@eastatlantabiz.com

• East Atlanta Filming Guidelines

• • Working with EACA on guidelines and submitting East Atlanta to GA film association. 

  • • Commercial filming at T shirt lady for Square… they agreed to $500 donation

    • Acura in front of EARL.  Using the spots and sidewalk

    • • Ask about security for ppl who have to walk around the sidewalk closing

    • Question: Does organization need to vote on splitting the money for EACA?

Marketing Committee: 

Branding EABA: Joe Price, Traci Sampson & Meg Snyder

• Brand & Guide Due to BOD: Tuesday March 4 @ 6pm

• Brand & Guide Due to General: Tuesday March 17 @ 6pm

Social Media Benefits for Members: Aly Ryan (Digital Marketing Mgr) 

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

MEMBER TO DO: Follow EABA_EAV on IG and EastAtlantaBusinessAssociation on Facebook! Add EastAtlantaBusinessAssociation as Co-host on FB events!!!, Tag EABA in posts so we can regram and share! Use hashtags #eastatlanta #eav #eastatlantabiz  #eaba

7:00-7:10: New Business/Member Announcements

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

• Friends of East Atlanta Library

• Little Five Mobility Study Pop Up Studio: Feb 20-22 @ L5PCAC - 

• • Input needed about what could happen at the corner of Moreland and Euclid

  • $190K to improve Euclid Ave.  

• Invest Atlanta Economic Development Programs Public Input Sessions: 2/24 & 2/26

• • Give input on the type of programs that need to be done.  

• Brand Ambassador for Peaceful Clouds...gummies??

7:10: EABA Membership: Co-Chairs Lauren Janis: Big Daddy Biscuits and Vicki Park: Park Pet Supply

Thank you to our ACTIVE 32 members!!! Argosy, Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services, Big Daddy Biscuits, LLC, Bookish, CarlenR Inc., 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., Friends of East Atlanta Library. Furside Pet Spa, Gate City Tattoo, Grantlanta Lawn, House Of Ramirez, idealDESIGN,inc, Layton Consulting, LLC, Marsha Bagley - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ga Properties, Neighborhood Commercial Redevelopment, Park Pet Supply, Partners Benefit, Rogue Digital, Scott Doss Wellness, ScreenFixing.com, Village Church Of East Atlanta, Village Fitness and W.T.G. Properties, Ltd.

Pending Members: Application Submitted. Payment Needed: Sarah Dyne Signature Events, Foltz Catering & Events, Paint Sip Socialize, Gaja Korean Bar, Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates - Griffin Partners and Keller Knapp Realty. 

Payment Received. Online Application Needed: Original Baby Intown Learning Center

 

THREE EASY STEPS TO JOIN EABA! 

1. Go to https://eastatlantabiz.com/membership

2. All members must fill out the membership application.  This becomes your directory listing!

3. Pay your dues: Go to PayPal.com / Send Money /hello@eastatlantabiz.com / Add business name in comments. (Once we have a bank account, payments will be automated through system)

   • Pay by Check: Drop off/ Mail to Screenfixing, Attn EABA, 1267 Glenwood Ave SE, 30316 

7:20: Adjourn Meeting:  Membership Sign Up + Networking with OxWork until 8pm 

Thank you to our FEBRUARY  Networking Sponsors! 

Submitted 2.19.20  by Secretary Asiaa Karriem

AGENDA

6:00-6:20: Welcome, Sign in:  GRAB A BITE AND DRINK...GET TO KNOW YOUR BUSINESS NEIGHBOR

Thank you to: Layton Consulting, LLC, Midway Pub, Big Daddy Biscuits, LLC, East Atlanta Copy Center, BHHS Ga Properties, Keller Knapp Realty-Sara Epstein, The Wing Bar,  Helix Cleaning Services, Traci with an Eye Graphic Design, LLC and EAV Strut for sponsoring the food and drinks! Thanks to OxWork for hosting & leading networking!     SIGN UP TO SPONSOR MARCH 17: https://signup.com/go/zYFKvqq

6:20-6:30: Introductions  Name, Business Name, how long have you been in East Atlanta?

6:30: Organization Update

• Finances: $1308.66 with EACA | $1685.35 PayPal |$940 Checks and Cash

• IN PROCESS: Incorporation- Reinstatement of East Atlanta Business Association from previous registration and Bylaws, 501 c(6) paperwork and bank account. 

• Atlanta Main Street Fellowship: 

• • Mobilize Main Street: Thomasville GA: March 3-5 

  • Meeting with Fox Theater Institute & City of Atlanta Planning Depart about Madison Theater

6:40: EACA Updates

• EACA officers for 2020!   EABA board members will cover months of EACA and NPU-W meetings.

• Microbrewery Ordinance Update             

• East Atlanta Master Plan with EABA: A master plan details the vision, policies, and framework developed by the community that guide growth and development in a neighborhood over a period of time. 

• Suntrust Lot Public meeting: Rescheduled to March 5. 

• Moreland /Glenwood Realignment: Kick-off meeting with the contractor in March, and starting construction in April 2020

• Lyft/Uber Pick Up Locations

6:45-6:55: Committee Reports

Film Liaison: Armando Celentano: Argosy    | film@eastatlantabiz.com

• East Atlanta Filming Guidelines

• • Working with EACA on guidelines and submitting East Atlanta to GA film association. 

Marketing Committee: 

Branding EABA: Joe Price, Traci Sampson & Meg Snyder

• Brand & Guide Due to BOD: Tuesday March 4 @ 6pm

• Brand & Guide Due to General: Tuesday March 17 @ 6pm

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 EABA_EAV on IG and EastAtlantaBusinessAssociation on Facebook! 

  • MEMBER TO DO: Add EastAtlantaBusinessAssociation as Co-host on FB events!!!

  • MEMBER TO DO: Tag EABA in posts so we can regram and share! 

  • MEMBER TO DO: Use hashtags #eastatlanta #eav #eastatlantabiz  #eaba

6:55-7:05: New Business/Member Announcements

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

• Friends of East Atlanta Library

7:05: EABA Membership: Co-Chairs Lauren Janis: Big Daddy Biscuits and Vicki Park: Park Pet Supply

Thank you to our ACTIVE 32 members!!! Argosy, Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services, Big Daddy Biscuits, LLC, Bookish, CarlenR Inc., 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., Friends of East Atlanta Library. Furside Pet Spa, Gate City Tattoo, Grantlanta Lawn, House Of Ramirez, idealDESIGN,inc, Layton Consulting, LLC, Marsha Bagley - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ga Properties, Neighborhood Commercial Redevelopment, Park Pet Supply, Partners Benefit, Rogue Digital, Scott Doss Wellness, ScreenFixing.com, Village Church Of East Atlanta, Village Fitness and W.T.G. Properties, Ltd.

Pending Members: Application Submitted. Payment Needed: Sarah Dyne Signature Events, Foltz Catering & Events, Paint Sip Socialize, Gaja Korean Bar, Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates - Griffin Partners and Keller Knapp Realty. 

Payment Received. Online Application Needed: Original Baby Intown Learning Center

 

THREE EASY STEPS TO JOIN EABA! 

1. Go to https://eastatlantabiz.com/membership

2. All members must fill out the membership application. 

3. Pay your dues: Go to PayPal.com / Send Money /hello@eastatlantabiz.com / Add business name in comments. (Once we have a bank account, payments will be automated through system)

   • Pay by Check: Drop off/ Mail to Screenfixing, Attn EABA, 1267 Glenwood Ave SE, 30316 

7:15: Adjourn Meeting:  Membership Sign Up + Networking until 8pm 

Thank you to our FEBRUARY  Networking Sponsors!