Janeth M

Name: Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation
Address: 1604 North Jefferson Avenue, Mount Pleasant, TX, 75455, US
Telephone: 903.572.6602
Price range: $

Latest COVID-19 Information for Mount Pleasant and Titus County

March 30, 2020 by Janeth M

In an effort to streamline information, avoid fact-finding fatigue, & prevent misinformation in the community, Titus County entities have joined forces to create a single source information web page.

1) See this link for any COVID-19 information within Titus County, including the City of Mount Pleasant. http://www.mpcity.net/632/COVID-19-UPDATES
2) NEW (March 24, 2020) Small & Large Business Resource Center (including daily webinars), visit: https://mpedc.org/news/covid-19-business-resource-center/

CYBER TIP OF THE MONTH
Hackers use panic to trick people, and COVID-19 is the hot new topic to use against you. Avoid clicking on links. Go straight to reliable sources for coronavirus information, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) & the Center for Disease Control (CDC). – via Mount Pleasant Police Dept.

#SharedSacrifice #Community #Together #CoronaVirus #OneDayAtATime #Business

Working Remotely to Better Serve our Community

March 30, 2020 by Janeth M

Hi Community,

MPEDC has been working for you remotely and will continue to do so. We are partnering with the Mount Pleasant Texas Chamber of Commerce on ways we can help businesses.

Please be on the lookout for our county-wide business survey in the next 24 hours (via our websites, newsletters, & social channels). Please help us understand your business needs by filling out the survey.

MPEDC is always available for business-related questions. Call or text us at 903.572.6602 or visit our website under the Doing Business tab to review our COVID-19 Business Resource Center.

$1 Million Grant Program to Assist Women’s Businesses Hurt by COVID-19

March 27, 2020 by Janeth M

Texas Woman’s Center for Women Entrepreneurs has launched a new AssistHer COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant to assist women-owned businesses that have been severely impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Purpose:

The purpose of this program is to assist Texas, woman-owned businesses that have been severely impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19). A total of $1,000,000 (100 grant awards) is available.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the grants, businesses must be at least 51% owned by a woman, have a demonstrated need due directly to COVID-19, and be owned and operated in Texas. Awardees will be required to complete online training on how to maintain business operations in the current environment and report all expenditures of grant funds. Eligible businesses must be up to date on payroll, sales, and other taxes and be properly permitted.

2020 Census is Happening Now

March 12, 2020 by Janeth M

WHAT IS IT: The census records how many people are living in the U.S. and five U.S. territories. Under the Constitution, Article 1, Section 2, the U.S. must conduct this census every ten years. It is important to complete this year’s census.

WHY: It is required by the law to participate in the census. Federal funding is often allocated based on population. Census results affect planning and funding for healthcare, education, infrastructure, employment and more. Let’s make everyone know that Mount Pleasant counts.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: It’s quick and easy. You can complete the census online, by phone, or by mail.

Online: https://my2020census.gov/

Phone: 844-330-2020 (English) & 844-468-2020 (Spanish)

Mail: After receiving the invitation to respond to the 2020 Census between March 12–20, please return to:

U.S. Census Bureau
National Processing Center
1201 E 10th Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47132

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