Business people often ask "Are there programs to help my business"?  They hear about economic development programs like tax incentives and government loans and the endless (and usually empty) promises of grants, and they logically want to know if they are missing out on programs from the government or non profit organizations that could help them financially. 

That's why we started a new newsletter called, simply, "Financial Assistance Programs".  It will be sent by email to the in-boxes of chamber members each month.  The newsletter summarizes programs that help the bottom line by cutting costs or providing new business opportunties. 

Examples include loan programs, tax credits, exporting opportunities, workers' comp discounts and equity investments.  Federal, state and local assistance programs are included.

Here's a link to our latest edition of the newsletter.