SMALL BUSINESSES IN WASHINGTON MAY NOW APPLY FOR $200,000 IN RELIEF GRANTS AVAILABLE FROM THE “READY FOR BUSINESS FUND”

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SMALL BUSINESSES IN WASHINGTON MAY NOW APPLY FOR $200,000 IN RELIEF GRANTS AVAILABLE FROM THE “READY FOR BUSINESS FUND”

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SMALL BUSINESSES IN WASHINGTON MAY NOW APPLY FOR $200,000 IN RELIEF GRANTS AVAILABLE FROM THE “READY FOR BUSINESS FUND”
13.06.2022 / 14:55
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The Ready for Business Fund formed by GSBA – Washington’s LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce – and Comcast is now accepting applications from small businesses throughout Washington seeking financial assistance. Small businesses owners may apply starting today, June 13 through June 26, 2022, at theGSBA.org/ready-for-business. More than $200,000 in grants will be allocated to at least 80 small businesses throughout the state. Watch a video about the Ready for Business Fund here: https://youtu.be/DRDM_0A6ITM.

The grant application is short and easy to complete. Submissions will be reviewed by a committee of volunteers from around the state representing diverse backgrounds and skill sets. All grant recipients will receive wrap-around services from GSBA that

Better Business Bureau warns of scammers targeting donations made to tornado relief – WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather

MAYFIELD, Ky. (WISH) — In the wake of the tornados that ripped through western Kentucky, scammers got to work right away trying to take money aimed at rebuilding efforts. I-Team 8 noticed a series of online fundraisers that appeared before the dust settled.

Scammers have created what are called “one-off” sites. These are websites that serve one purpose and are then taken down as quickly as they appear. The Better Business Bureau says if a website doesn’t have full contact information, such as an address, phone number and email address, caution should be exercised.

Heather Clary is with the BBB in Lexington, Kentucky, and says an event like the tornadoes brings out the best and the worst in people.

“The thing about social media is if you see a link on there you can go to it, but you want to make sure whatever site it is taking you too

Comcast Announces $125,000 Contribution to United Cajun Navy in Assistance of Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts in Louisiana – L’Observateur

(LaPlace, LA)– In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, which devastated sections of Southeastern Louisiana and surrounding locations, Comcast is creating a $125,000 contribution to the United Cajun Navy, a 501(c)3 registered nonprofit organization based mostly in Baton Rouge. United Cajun Navy is offering reduction endeavours in impacted regions of Louisiana, including difficult-strike Houma and LaPlace.

“United Cajun Navy has a happy background of supporting neighborhood communities following normal disasters this sort of as Hurricane Ida,” explained Jason Gumbs, Comcast’s Regional Senior Vice President. “It is an honor to add to their mission and aid impacted people all through this very hard time.”

Comcast’s donation is element of the company’s dedication to offering assets and assist to communities in the course of instances of have to have. As Hurricane Ida approached, Comcast staged emergency generators and gas vans and brought in additional specialized and network restoration teams.

Presently, dozens