TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has announced businesses will soon be able to apply for a total of more than $130 million in grants to serve those most affected by the pandemic and for companies that can expand broadband access in the state.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion · Workplace Development · Economic Development · Newsletters
FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO | VOICES OF OUR BLACK YOUTH: A LISTENING SESSION | POWER OF DIVERSITY | AN UNTAPPED WORKFORCE SOLUTION | PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM EXTENDED THROUGH EARLY AUGUST
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Public Policy · Urban Development · Economic Development
In response to KCMO Parks & Recreation Commissioner Christopher Goode to rename the J.C. Nichols Fountain and the adjacent J.C. Nichols Parkway, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, and Visit KC are jointly issuing the following statement on behalf of their organizations:
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COVID · Public Policy · Financial Services · Healthcare · Economic Development
PROVIDING FINANCIAL RELIEF: President Donald J. Trump is working to provide financial relief for small businesses harmed by the coronavirus outbreak.
“We’re deeply committed to ensuring that small businesses have the support they require.” - President Donald J. Trump
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COVID · Public Policy · Financial Services · Healthcare · Economic Development
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (KC Chamber) applauds Congress for its bipartisan and bicameral work to pass the “Phase 3” relief bill known as the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) that is estimated to be upwards of $2 Trillion (and larger because of the flexibility given to the Federal Reserve to inject more money into the economy which will put it well over three times the amount of the 2008 TARP bailout). According to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, this bill is designed to add relief to the economy for 10-12 weeks.
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Small Business Celebration · KC Chamber · Diversity, Equity & Inclusion · Healthy KC · Economic Development · World Trade Center · Newsletters
FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO
Good news for one of Kansas City’s major employers, now that a federal judge cleared the last major hurdle to the merger of Sprint and T-Mobile. Though a few more approvals are necessary, T-Mobile says it expects to close on the deal as early as April 1.
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National and International News Affecting Local Business (Download in Adobe Acrobat) >>
Short Items of Interest – Economy
The Uncertainty Factor
What to Expect in Labor Report
Challenging Fed Independence
Trade Deal Close?
Have You Looked at the Black Owl Report?
Understanding Weakness
New Chart – Target Fed Funds Rate
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Financial Services · Economic Development · Newsletters
Short Items of Interest – Economy | Is the Economy Slowing Down? If so, Why? | The Costs of Business Interruption | Britain Will Ask EU for Delay | White House Budget – Politics Over Economics | What Else Can You Get from Armada? | Corruption | New Chart – US Budget Deficit
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