Economy Falls in First Quarter and Recovery Expected in Third Quarter
As expected, the economy contracted sharply in the first quarter according to today’s initial estimate from the Bureau of Economic...
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- Apr 29, 2020
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Local Resources to secure masks, sanitizers, gloves, etc.
Do you have enough materials and supplies needed to follow social distancing/sanitization guidelines (masks, sanitizers, gloves, etc.) in...
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- Apr 29, 2020
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4/29 - COVID-19 Highlights for the Business Community
The following is our latest on coronavirus response and news: LAST CHANCE! SURVEY: We want to hear how your company is doing, and in...
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- Apr 28, 2020
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4/28 - COVID-19 Highlights for the Business Community
A message from Chamber President and CEO on Governor Abbott's reopening of Texas Businesses: Dear Chamber member and members of the...
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- Apr 28, 2020
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Childcare is Essential for the Pandemic Response and the Path Forward
COVID-19 is decimating the childcare industry—a $47.2 billion industry primarily comprised of small businesses who collectively employ...
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- Apr 28, 2020
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What Shape Will the Economic Recovery Take?
Despite all the dour data, the economy will bounce back once the lockdowns are eased. The question will then become, what shape will the...
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- Apr 27, 2020
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Recap of Governor Abbott's Press Conference
Below is a recap from the Abilene Chamber Director of Government Affairs, Doug Williamson, from Governor Abbott’s Press Conference....
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- Apr 24, 2020
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4/24 - COVID-19 Highlights for the Business Community
Abilene – Resilient. Determined. Community. Let’s not let the stories of our local businesses fade away. Before ordering from the big...
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- Apr 23, 2020
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4/23 - COVID-19 Highlights for the Business Community
Business Updates for COVID-19 RE-OPEN TEXAS SURVEY: Last Friday, Governor Greg Abbott announced the creation of the Strike Force to Open...
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- Apr 22, 2020
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4/22 - COVID-19 Highlights for the Business Community
Business Updates for COVID-19 SURVEY - LAST CHANCE! SURVEY CLOSES AT NOON!: Last week we announced the objective of our weekly surveys....
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- Apr 22, 2020
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Workforce Update from Workforce Solutions of West Texas
COVID-19 Update April 21, 2020 General: Don’t forget to register for the Town Hall meeting with Texas Workforce Employer Commissioner...
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- Apr 21, 2020
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Notes from Gov. Greg Abbott’s press conference on April 21, 2020
Dealing with the coronavirus crisis: More than 205,000 Texans have been tested 19,945 tested positive The positive test rate compared to...
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- Apr 21, 2020
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4/21 - COVID-19 Highlights for the Business Community
Business Updates for COVID-19 SURVEY: Last week we announced the objective of our weekly surveys. We want to hear how your company is...
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- Apr 20, 2020
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4/20 Highlights for the Business Community
The following is our latest on coronavirus response and news: SURVEY: Last week we announced the objective of our weekly surveys. We want...
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- Apr 17, 2020
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Recap of Governor Abbott's Press Conference
Below is a recap from the Abilene Chamber Director of Government Affairs, Doug Williamson, from Governor Abbott’s Press Conference:...
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- Apr 17, 2020
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4/17 - COVID-19 Highlights for the Business Community
The following is our latest on coronavirus response and news: PRESIDENT’S PLAN FOR REOPENING DEFERS TO STATES AND HINGES ON TESTING:...
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- Apr 17, 2020
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5.3 Million File Unemployment Claims Last Week
The Department of Labor releases unemployment claims on Thursday each week. We’ve been tracking those claims, which haven’t been pretty....
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- Apr 16, 2020
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Workforce Update from Workforce Solutions of West Texas
Unemployment Data Key demographics of individuals approved to receive Unemployment Insurance as of April 10, 2020 are as follows:...
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- Apr 16, 2020
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Retails Sales Fall Sharply in March
As anticipated, retail sales fell off a cliff in March. According to the Census Bureau, retail sales fell by almost 9%. That is the...
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- Apr 16, 2020
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4/16 - COVID-19 Highlights for the Business Community
The following is our latest on coronavirus response and news: TEXAS RRCÂ DISCUSSES OIL PRORATION IN TEXAS: The Texas RRC heard over ten...
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