by Salem Chamber | Jan 12, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus, Press Release
Vaccination of Oregon seniors, educators to begin January 23, pending increased vaccine deliveries from federal government (Salem, OR) — Following today’s updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Governor Kate Brown announced...
by Salem Chamber | Jan 12, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus, Press Release
Updated risk levels take effect January 15 (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s new public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. The framework uses four...
by Salem Chamber | Jan 11, 2021 | Coronavirus
01/11/21 (Washington DC) As part of an end-of-year pandemic relief package, Congress has passed several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and created a “Second Draw” PPP for small businesses who have exhausted their initial loan. Other changes impact...
by Salem Chamber | Jan 11, 2021 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus, Public Policy blog
As part of an end-of-year pandemic relief package, Congress has passed several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and created a “Second Draw” PPP for small businesses who have exhausted their initial loan. Other changes impact eligibility for initial PPP...
by Chamber Comms | Dec 15, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus, Marketing
Mayor Chuck Bennett encourages you to shop local this holiday season. Given the disastrous effects COVID-19 has had on our local businesses, it is now up to us, the consumers, to help support those who have supported our community through thick and thin. Head over to...
by Salem Chamber | Dec 14, 2020 | Chamber Blog, Coronavirus, Press Release
Long-awaited guidance from the IRS released late 11/18/20 is not very favorable for taxpayers on the issue of the non-deductibility of expenses related to PPP loans. Based upon this latest guidance, the IRS is clearly stating that the expenses associated with PPP...
