By: Alex Rahn, Wanner Associates
On December 21st, the United States Senate and House of Representatives approved a $900 billion Coronavirus Relief Package.  President Donald Trump has indicated he will approve the legislation and has until December 28th to sign it.  
 
The package contains $600 stimulus checks for those who make under a certain income and $300-per-week for federal unemployment stopped at 11 weeks.
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The legislation also assigns $284 billion of the funds to a new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). PPP eligibility is expanded for nonprofits, including 501C6 organizations which was a large push from the Chamber community.  

​Applications will be accepted: 
Friday, December 18th at 3:00pm - Tuesday, December 28th, at 2:00pm

• Due to the increase in the spread of CV‐19, applications will only be accepted online through the portal.
  
• Submission of application to Delco Strong: Rapid Response is not a guarantee of funding.
  
• Funding is anticipated to be awarded mid‐January.

This program is being offered ONLY to those industries directly affected by Governor Wolf’s new mitigation order announced on Thursday, December 10th that went into effect on Saturday, December 12th and continues through Monday, January 4th.

Every year we promote ‘Shop Small’ with our fun Chamber Elf – Delco Dash and this year is no different!

2020 has been a tough a year for everyone, especially our locally-owned shops and restaurants, and this year shopping local is vital to their survival.
 
In partnership with Delaware County Council, Visit Delco PA, Delaware County Commerce Center and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, we want to help you Keep the Cheer Here this holiday season. Starting Wednesday, November 18 until Wednesday, December 30, we’re asking to you to Put Your Money Where Your Home is and #SHOPDELCO.

Every time you visit a local establishment, we want to see it and there are prizes in it for you!
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Here’s the Deal . . .