Learn more about McKinney, TX’s business grant program.  Mayor George Fuller, who co-sponsored the resolution with Mayor Pro Tem Rainey Rogers, said he doesn’t believe a mandate is legal or “the right thing to do.” During Tuesday’s work session, Fuller said landlords should be viewed as a business like any other. “It’s easy to start viewing the landlord as the … Read More

Learn more about El Paso’s economic task force. “The health and safety of the community is my first priority, and must be taken into account when deciding how we rebuild our economy,” Margo said. “I am grateful to all the members who have agreed to serve and provide invaluable input on how we safely reopen businesses.”

Learn more about Sioux Falls plan to support its local businesses and citizens. “As we advance in our COVID-19 response, our goal is to help businesses create work environments where employees can feel safe and still be productive while flattening the curve within a business and within the community,” said Mayor Paul TenHaken. “We are adjusting to a new normal … Read More

Learn more about Tulsa, OK’s Mayor’s Economic Advisory Committee. “As we start to advance between where we are today and where we were in February, there’s a lot of space in between there to navigate in a phased way that keeps your risk reduced but, on the other hand, does come with some risk,” Mayor G.T. Bynum said.

Learn more about Spokane’s loan program for small businesses. The program will provide loans from $10,000 to $25,000 to Spokane businesses that are otherwise profitable but struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic. “There’s a huge need,” Mayor Nadine Woodward said.

Learn more about San Marcos, CA’s business sustainability program. The COVID-19 emergency will undoubtedly have negative budgetary impacts on the City itself and we will need to find ways to address them. At the same time, we fully recognize the need we have to have a diverse and fiscally sound business community, so, even in difficult times for the City, … Read More

Learn more about Oklahoma City’s pandemic emergency relief package.  Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt put out a video Tuesday, saying businesses need more than our thanks. “Their economic sacrifice is literally saving lives, and we owe them more than our thanks,” Holt said.

Learn more about New Britain, CT Mayor Erin Stewart’s plan to cut spending, freeze taxes, and build more revenue in response to the economic impact of COVID-19. Mayor Erin Stewart: “We’ve been forced to make temporary cuts in areas that we normally wouldn’t. Everybody and everything is impacted, including local government,” she said. “We know property tax collections will be … Read More

Learn more about the City of Mesa, AZ  help center for struggling small businesses. “We are committed to doing all we can to help our citizens and businesses weather this storm,” Mesa Mayor John Giles said in a statement. “That’s why we have put in place the Mesa CARES Business Assistance Center where companies can reach out for much needed … Read More

Learn more about Lubbock, TX’s Economic Recovery Task Force. Mayor Pope said the group will be made up of a variety of individuals – business and healthcare representatives, to members of the educational and faith-based communities. He said Thursday’s announcement will be the first step in revitalizing the economy in the Hub City.