Surviving Coronavirus
The spread of coronavirus has had small business owners wondering what, if anything, they can do to maintain their businesses. While no one could have predicted how this pandemic would play out, there are many smart and practical things we can all do to set a stronger course for the road ahead, especially as we begin to reopen.
We are working to help small businesses, their employees, and their customers stay safe as we work toward recovery. To find the right tools to use, the right questions to ask, and the resources you need – including the 3C Fund Finder tool, visit 3C’s partner resource centers and check back on this page for tips and advice. We are in this together.
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Member Highlight: Peninsula Party Rentals
As Feliciano Zavala writes in the San Francisco Chronicle, he is amazed that his Palo Alto-based party rental business is going so strong nearly a year after COVID-19 almost knocked it out. Following a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and loan and a revised focus on smaller events, Peninsula Party Rentals is finally getting back to…
Coronavirus Resources
Holiday Lessons from Google
Holiday shoppers are already online. Are you ready? Take the guesswork out of this season with personalized recommendations to help you meet shoppers where they…
Season of Support
Sharpen your skills before the holiday rush. With the busy season around the corner, brush up on the skills and tools you need to turn connections into customers. Courses take…
How small retailers are doing Amazon Prime Day amid Covid-19 pandemic
Amazon’s annual two-day Prime Day sales event kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 13 after the coronavirus pandemic delayed the event for months. For the more than…
Letter: Small businesses must go digital to survive
Many Utah small business owners are still struggling to find their balance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, we live in an age of technology and…
Upcoming Amazon Prime Day shines light on national, local e-commerce
E-commerce mega-retailer Amazon will commemorate Prime Day this week, and for the first time, Tulsa’s workforce will play a significant role. About 3,000…
Opinion: Philly coffee roaster uses digital tools to push through the pandemic — and find new community
The common Vietnamese phrase “đi uống cà phê,” means “Let’s get coffee.” But it’s not just about the drink. The phrase signifies something deeper…
Small business owners add curbside pickup, FaceTime virtual shopping, online sales to compete this holiday season
Watty Brooks Hall, the owner of the Brooks Collection, plans to keep her iPhone charged and ready for more FaceTime calls this holiday season. Her Collierville…
SBA offers total forgiveness for loans of $50,000 or less, helping PPP small-business borrowers
Business owners who borrowed $50,000 or less through the Small Business Administration’s emergency loan program learned last week that their debts…
State Sen. Jack Johnson and colleagues at work on legislative package to keep state’s economy ‘moving forward’
During a Tuesday webinar, State Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson of Williamson County revealed that he and Gov. Bill Lee’s staff are currently working on…
Congress: Let Big Tech Help Small Business
Amidst the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression — when leaders should be boosting our economy and helping small businesses — a congressional subcommittee…
Congressional Report on “Big Tech” Should Worry Small Businesses
Amidst the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression – when our nation’s leaders should be boosting our economy and helping small businesses – Rep. David Cicilline has lost his way. Rather than working to expand the Digital Safety Net that has helped millions of American small businesses survive during the COVID pandemic, the House…
Tennessee Leaders, Tech Experts Highlight Role of Digital Services in Promoting Innovation and Economic Vitality
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (October 6, 2020) – State Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson and Tennessee business leaders joined industry experts for a discussion about the role technology platforms and digital services can play to boost Tennessee’s small businesses during and after the pandemic. The “Tech Forward Webcast: How Technology Is Fueling The Tennessee Recovery & Growing…
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