FROM: Leslie Leerskov Director of Small Business Development Center Corsicana Campus   Small Business Owners: I hope that all of you are staying safe. I wanted to touch base with each of you and provide an update as best I can regarding the SBA Disaster Programs. If you applied online for the SBA Economic Injury…

Watch the video HERE. This webinar featured Ahmad Goree the Lead Economic Development Specialist/Public Information Officer for the Dallas/Fort Worth District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. He offered an in-depth look at applying for the emergency assistance loans offered to small businesses and non-profits, then answered a variety of specific questions.

Dear Chamber Members, I know it may have been a difficult couple of weeks as the COVID-19 virus has spread across the country impacting businesses and events. However, I want to assure you the Chamber is here to help — we are all in this together and we will get through it! The Chamber is…

Gerdau plans an $80 million investment in solar power on existing land.  Project Description: Ellis Solar, LLC, a subsidiary of 174 Power Global, proposes to construct and operate a solar photovoltaic (PV) generating facility, on behalf of Gerdau, on approximately 700 acres of land within the city limits of Midlothian, Texas, in the northwest…

So far this month, we’ve covered the reasons why you need a social media strategy as well as the steps to take when creating one. However, there is one crucial question every company, organization and individual must answer for themselves when forming their approach to building a presence on social media. Which social media platforms…

In every workplace, there are three basic kinds of people: givers, takers and matchers. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant breaks down these personalities and offers simple strategies to promote a culture of generosity and keep self-serving employees from taking more than their share. This talk was presented at a TED Institute event given in partnership with…

A major area of focus for many companies during 2020 will be sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives. A recent survey by Futerra found that 88% of consumers want to help brands be more environmentally friendly and ethical, and 96% of consumers think their personal actions (including purchasing behavior) can make a real difference in the world. So…