The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and the City of Georgetown recently funding for the Covid-19 Small Business Resource Grant.
Each entity has committed $100,000 to this grant, which seeks to provide immediate financial relief to Georgetown’s small businesses in amounts up to $5,000. The grant will assist with business expenses, such as rent and employee payroll.
“The coronavirus outbreak has sent us into uncharted territory,” Chamber President & CEO Jim Johnson said. “This grant is a critical step to mitigate the economic impacts of this challenge and help workers and businesses to weather the storm and come out stronger when things return to normal.”
Businesses may visit www.georgetownchamber.org/coronavirus-grant for more information and to learn how to apply for funding. The city says any business receiving funds must have 25 or fewer employees. Priority will be given to those companies with the most direct contact with customers, as well as those who have faced significant impacts to staffing and revenue.
Being a Chamber of Commerce member is not a prerequisite, the city says.
“The vibrancy of Georgetown is a direct result of the many amazing small businesses in our community that make Georgetown that special place we call home,” Georgetown Mayor Dale Ross said. “That’s why we welcome the opportunity to partner with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce to administer the COVID-19 Small Business Resource grant. The City is sensitive to the challenges our businesses and residents are experiencing, and we want to provide as much support as we can during this unprecedented time in our City’s history.”
For information about the City’s response to COVID-19, as well as other resources for businesses and community members, visit bit.ly/COVID19GTX.
