Census Bureau Statement on 2020 Census Data Collection Ending

Census Bureau Statement on 2020 Census Data Collection Ending As of today, well over 99.9% of housing units have been accounted for in the 2020 Census. Self-response and field data collection operations for the 2020 Census will conclude on October 15, 2020.  Specifically: Internet self-response will be available across the nation through October 15, 2020 [...]

2020-10-15T20:51:41-05:00October 15th, 2020|Community|

SBA: Mark Your Calendars! UPCOMING Virtual Events

COVID-19 Regional Small Business Relief & Recovery Loan Program Webinar This webinar will introduce a new COVID-19 small business relief loan program available through the U.S. Economic Development Administration and administered by the Houston-Galveston Area Local Development Corporation. This program will provide immediate and critical financial assistance to small businesses throughout the Gulf Coast region dealing with [...]

2020-10-11T20:39:34-05:00October 11th, 2020|Community, Economic Development|

Free METRO Rides to the Polls

As is customary, METRO will be providing free round-trip service to the polls on all METRO local bus, light rail, and paratransit service. The days are for Election Day November 3rd; as well as the following early voting dates: Saturday October 17th, Saturday October 24th, and Monday through Thursday October 26-29th. To learn more about [...]

2020-10-09T17:46:42-05:00October 10th, 2020|Community|

Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars. “The PPP [...]

2020-10-09T18:44:48-05:00October 9th, 2020|Community, Economic Development|

Aldine History: Two 1990s Major League pitchers

Earlier this year, the Houston Chronicle compiled a list of the greatest pro athletes from every Houston-area high school.  Two 1990s Major League pitchers head those lists for East Aldine’s two largest high schools: Aldine High’s Roger Pavlik and for MacArthur, it’s Brian Bevil. We’ll start with Bevil. A 1990 graduate of MacArthur, the 6’3” [...]

2020-10-09T18:08:09-05:00October 8th, 2020|Community, My East Aldine|

Webinar Replay: Challenges in Restaurant Facilities Management

  Recording of September 30, Retail & Restaurant Facility Business Webinar Register below for complimentary access (Panelists, clockwise from top left) Dean Small (moderator), Synergy Restaurant Consultants; Bob Robinson, Jr., Kaivac; Frank Bacchetta, Total Comfort Group; Hussam Chater, Mamoun’s Falafel; Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s; Kendra Payne, Slim Chickens; Paul Martino, A&W Restaurants.   The "Challenges in Restaurant Facilities [...]

2020-10-08T18:34:30-05:00October 8th, 2020|Community, Economic Development|
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