Wednesday's speaker is Alyssa Byrd, Chatham County Economic Development Corporation. Wednesday May 13, via zoom Notes from the speaker: The May Meeting: From the Speaker-Alyssa Byrd The May PBA Membership Meeting was held over Zoom. We heard from Alyssa Byrd from Chatham County Economic Development Corporation about COVID-19 programs and the folks who were on Zoom. Programs: SBA EIDL (Economic Impact Disaster Loan): https://www.sba.gov/page/disaster-loan-applications Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/assistance-for-small-businesses NC Rapid Recovery Loan: https://ncrapidrecovery.org/ Chatham Loan Fund: being finalized. Call the EDC. Reopening Guidance We created a guide available at reopeninghelp.com. SURVEYS: Regional Skills Analysis Rebuilding our workforce and quickly adapting to our new “normal” is important. All of the businesses in Chatham can help us by completing the Regional Skills Analysis survey conducted by RTI in partnership with Wake County Economic Development. By taking the survey, you’ll be entered to win a gift card to help support a local small business. Complete the survey: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5443837/Chatham-County Triangle J Council of Governments How has your small business been impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic? Please take five minutes to share your experience with Triangle J Council of Governments. Your response will help us understand issues better, so our region can best assist and respond as we apply for new U.S. Economic Development Administration funding. Link to the survey: Small Business COVID-19 Impact Survey

Wednesday's speaker is: Wednesday June 10, 9 am Probably Zoom

Good evening y’all! Did you know that we carry Purina’s Exclusive branded pet food and they just updated it with gastric support ? Does your furry friend have stomach issues? We’d love for you to learn more from one of the PhDs from Exclusive Pet Food! Sign up with this link https://forms.gle/Ts4KKzxgSEyoBuMJ8 for a chance to win some free dog food! ?

Make an appointment to visit the Hewitt Pottery, Tu-Sat, 10-5.

Tune in on Facebook to learn about what's on sale at the New Horizon clearance event!

We are doing something new...again! We want all our customers to feel comfortable, so Sunday we are doing appointment shopping. This means that you can reserve time that the store is all yours! Shoppers and staff will wear masks and we will sanitize between customers. Comments, ideas and thoughts are welcome...let us know how YOU want to shop ?

Make an appointment to visit the Hewitt Pottery, Tu-Sat, 10-5.

Pet Pedicures at the store, every First Saturday, 11-1.

We are doing something new...again! We want all our customers to feel comfortable, so Sunday we are doing appointment shopping. This means that you can reserve time that the store is all yours! Shoppers and staff will wear masks and we will sanitize between customers. Comments, ideas and thoughts are welcome...let us know how YOU want to shop ?

Join New Horizons Downtown on Facebook Live for a great sale on sandals!

Join Carolina Tiger Rescue in its very first Tiger Day 5k fun run, with all proceeds benefiting the amazing animals who call the sanctuary home! Register yourself or your team, then walk, run, or ride a 5k, by yourself or with friends, anytime between July 24th and July 29th. We'll wrap up with a virtual celebration on July 29th for International Tiger Day! Your $35 registration fee benefits all of the cats at the sanctuary AND includes a Tiger Day 5k commemorative t-shirt! ~REGISTER NOW!~ Walk by yourself or with a group of friends! Register a team of 5+ people and you could win a private tour valued at $500!

Join PBA member Lee Shanklin for a free online seminar from Edward Jones about getting your financial house in order. Many of us have found that our priorities and perspectives have shifted as a result of the current state of the world. I'd like to invite you to an upcoming live webinar with Edward Jones professionals discussing ways to get on better footing for whatever the future holds, hopefully allowing you to feel more in control over your financial situation … even when a lot of what's happening can feel out of your control. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions through the webinar's Q&A feature. Click the link below to register.

Pet Pedicures at the store, every First Saturday, 11-1.

Join Deep River Mercantile for a Facebook Live presentation tonight at 8 pm.

Make an appointment to visit the Hewitt Pottery, Tu-Sat, 10-5.

Yoga Garden of Pittsboro is offering some classes outdoors and other classes online. Check their weekly class schedule for details.