Community Events

15 hours ago

BBDC Investor Update: DAVE'S PHARMACY

For Immediate Release:

Due to our concerns for both our community and our staff as the COVID-19 spread continues to unfold Dave’s Pharmacy has made the decision to close its doors to foot traffic. We are still OPEN and will continue to serve your needs through curb-side pick up or delivery. We are running multiple delivery times to meet the demand.

We are stocked on many ‘hot items’ like thermometers, Tylenol, Vitamin C, Kleenex etc. as well as our regular full inventory. Let our Pharmacists and Technicians shop for you! Call us with your list or with your symptoms and we will pick out the items and deliver them to your door or to your car. If you are brand specific, let us know. If you are flavor specific, let us know. We will do our best to fulfill all of your needs, not just filling your prescription.

We know you have heard from many sources that these are uncharted waters, they are. We want to do our part to encourage social distancing and stop the spread. It was not an easy decision to come to. Over the last almost 6 years we have come to love each and every patient as if they were our own family, because you are family. Our staff are our family. This love, our commitment to serve, and our commitment to health is what brought us to this decision.

We cannot stress enough the message of staying home and only going out for essential items. We are trying to do our part to flatten the curve and we encourage you all to do your parts as well. Dave, Blanche, and the entire Dave’s Pharmacy Staff know that this is a hard time for everyone right now. We want to do our part to help you get through.

If you absolutely have to come in to our pharmacy for whatever reason please call and make an appointment. We will allow ONE person in at a time depending on the circumstances.

We want to thank all of our loyal customers for their understanding and continued support as we serve you through this time. We want to thank you for your patience. Finally, we want to thank you for your business.

WE ARE STILL OPEN!!!
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Box Butte Development Corporation is feeling concerned.

4 days ago

It has been brought to our attention that many are concerned the directed health measure isn't being taken seriously. We have made attempts to advise ANYONE (food truck, hunter, or whomever) that if they are traveling INTO our 11 county area, they MUST self-quarantine for 14 days.

IF, a mobile business comes in to locate on PRIVATE property, there isn't much the governing body can do about it. Multiple phone calls have been made to both the business and property owners advising against the follow through with this for now. We are by no means trying to 'prevent' business, now is just not the best time for them to be here.

I know WE will get some backlash from this. It is not our business to prevent business. We are just trying to practice what is being preached. PPHD has also made the same attempts as us to bring awareness and share our concerns NOW.

We hope they take our requests seriously.

#stayhome
#staywell
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4 days ago

Dear Box Butte County Businesses/Entrepreneurs:

BBDC is here ready and willing to help. New information is flooding my inbox daily and there are numerous webinars/ zoom chats/ webex conferencing/ and Facebook live events happening too. We will do our best to get all of the information shared as we find out about it.

By no means am I going to be an expert in your unemployment questions but I will do my best to connect you to someone who is. Same with the Short Term Compensation and other resources. I know many of our banks are being bombarded with questions themselves. The whole state is in the same boat, trying to figure this all out as we go.

I know many of you have adjusted your business models accordingly and others have chosen to shut their doors temporarily. That is okay too. I still encourage you to support local as much as you can. I'm sure many of you have at one point or another gone into a business to ask for a donation, well, now is our turn to show our businesses how much they really mean to our community! Buy a gift certificate to use later. Or even pay it forward in line at the coffee shop/drive thru and remember to tip a little extra if you can.

Grace - we all need it. Empathy - we need that too.

I just wanted to send a quick note to you all that you are all weighing heavily on my mind. Times are not easy for anyone right now but I know we will all get through it.

I appreciate you! All of you! Our citizens and workforce too!

#NebraskaStrong

Sincerely,
Chelsie Herian
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Small Business Administration

5 days ago

SMALL BUSINESS PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM

The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities.

Fully Forgiven:
Funds are provided in the form of loans that will be fully forgiven when used for payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities (due to likely high subscription, at least 75% of the forgiven amount must have been used for payroll). Loan payments will also be deferred for six months. No collateral or personal guarantees are required. Neither the government nor lenders will charge small businesses any fees.

Must Keep Employees on the Payroll—or Rehire Quickly:
Forgiveness is based on the employer maintaining or quickly rehiring employees and maintaining salary levels. Forgiveness will be reduced if full-time headcount declines, or if salaries and wages decrease.

All Small Businesses Eligible:
Small businesses with 500 or fewer employees—including nonprofits, veterans organizations, tribal concerns, self-employed individuals, sole proprietorship, and independent contractors— are eligible. Businesses with more than 500 employees are eligible in certain industries.

When to Apply:
Starting April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietorship can apply. Starting April 10, 2020, independent contractors and self-employed individuals can apply. We encourage you to apply as quickly as you can because there is a funding cap.

How to Apply:
You can apply through any existing SBA 7(a) lender or through any federally insured depository institution, federally insured credit union, and Farm Credit System institution that is participating. Other regulated lenders will be available to make these loans once they are approved and enrolled in the program. You should consult with your local lender as to whether it is participating. All loans will have the same terms regardless of lender or borrower. A list of participating lenders as well as additional information and full terms can be found at www.sba.gov.

The Paycheck Protection Program is implemented by the Small Business Administration with support from the Department of the Treasury. Lenders should also visit www.sba.gov or www.coronavirus.gov for more information.

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We support America's small businesses. The SBA connects entrepreneurs with lenders and funding to help them plan, start and grow their business.

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Applications for small business Paycheck Protection Program open April 3

6 days ago

www.journalofaccountancy.com

Small businesses and sole proprietorships hoping to secure a loan through the federal Paycheck Protection Program can begin applying Friday, April 3.