Local businesses receive micro grants through chamber foundation

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The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce’s foundation arm is providing assistance to local businesses affected by COVID-19. The North Central Arkansas Chamber of Commerce Foundation has partnered with the Arkansas Community Foundation and distributed $25,000 in grants.

According to the chamber, 21 small businesses across North Central Arkansas received the grants to assist with utilities, leases and mortgages, equipment, insurance payroll and payroll tax expenses. Priority was given to businesses directly affected by state government closings and actions, and the remainder of the micro grants were awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

The North Central Arkansas Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It was exclusively organized for charitable purposes,including the support of the region’s economic vitality and well-being and the community’s quality of life.

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