Month: March 2021

Atlanta Israel Coalition to begin free virtual tours of Israel

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The Atlanta Israel Coalition is hosting Re-Discovering the Land of Israel, a series of five FREE virtual tours beginning Sunday, March 28 at 10:00 am.

The Atlanta Israel Coalition, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeastern U.S., Herut, and the Evans Family Foundation, is presenting Re-Discovering the Land of Israel, a series of five FREE virtual tours of Israel beginning Sunday, March 28 at 10:00 am. These virtual tours, led by David Sussman Israel Tours, will be engaging for families, students, and individuals of all ages.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect to and learn more about Israel. You may register for all five tours or just pick specific tours. Register at https://bit.ly/TourIsrael-AIC. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Can’t attend on the specific dates? Register anyway and you’ll receive a recorded link of the tours.

Sunday, March 21st @ 10 am – The Biblical Heartland of Gush Etzion: This tour includes the Path of the Patriarchs, an ancient mikvah, biblical agriculture, Roman roads, and stunning landscapes

Sunday, April 25th @10 am – The Holy City of Hebron: Tour the tombs of our Patriarchs and Matriarchs, the ancient stairs and city gates where Abraham purchased the cave to bury Sarah, 1st & 2nd Temple period ruins, we will meet a soldier, and discover the modern development of Hebron

Sunday, May 23rd @10 am – The Artist Colony of Tzfat:  Let’s walk the winding ally ways of this mystical city together as we tour the city of Kabbalah. We will visit important synagogues, meet local artists, learn about Jewish mysticism from a leading Rabbi, and delve into its history both ancient and modern.

Sunday, June 6th @10 am – The Old and the New in Tel Aviv/Jaffa:  Described as the city that never sleeps, Tel Aviv is Israel’s financial capital. Let’s discover its roots, beaches, diversity, and the place where Israel’s independence was discovered.

Sunday, June 27th @10 am – The Golan Heights;  One of Israel’s most scenic areas. It boasts extinct volcanoes, Israel’s largest mountain, sits along the border of Israel, and has a rich Jewish history. This episode will feature Major Ya’akov Selevan who will discuss with us the political climate of the Golan Heights.

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Cobb Chamber to hold PPP business recovery webinar Tuesday

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With the Small Business Administration announcing enhancements to the Payment Protection Program, the Cobb Chamber is hosting its 19th business recovery webinar on Tuesday, March 2 at 3 p.m. “PPP Changes & Tax Credit Opportunities for Small Businesses” features local experts weighing in on the changes to the Payroll Protection Program, tax credit opportunities and other upcoming deadlines to help small business owners and professionals through the impacts of the pandemic. This webinar is free to attend. Attendees will be able to ask questions through the webinar chat function.

Speakers for the business recovery webinar will include the following:

  • Carl Garner, Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs & Advisors Partner
  • John Garner, OneDigital Benefits Consultant
  • Darin Mitchell, Chase Bank Executive Director for Middle Market & Commercial Banking
  • Drew Tonsmeire, Georgia Small Business Development Center Area Director
  • Sharon Mason, Cobb Chamber President & CEO
    John Loud, 2021 Cobb Chamber Board of Directors Chairman

To register for this virtual event, visit cobbchamber.org/events. There is no cost, and Chamber members and non-members are welcome to attend on a first, come first served basis up to 500 attendees.

For more information about the PPP Changes & Tax Credit Opportunities for Small Businesses webinar, contact Monica Gonzalez at mgonzalez@cobbchamber.org.

Comcast RISE Investment Fund seeks BIPOC business applicants

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The Comcast RISE Investment Fund will soon accept applications for grants being provided to hundreds of Black, Indigenous and People of Color-owned small businesses in five cities nationwide — including $1 million in metro Atlanta.
 
Beginning March 1 through March 14, eligible businesses in Atlanta can apply for a $10,000 grant at comcastrise.com. A total of 100 grants in Atlanta, or 500 grants overall, will be awarded in May. The Investment Fund is the latest extension of Comcast RISE, a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative launched in October that initially focused on black-owned, small businesses and then extended to BIPOC-owned to help those hardest hit by COVID-19.
 
The Comcast RISE Investment Fund is focused on small business owners who have been in business for three or more years with one-25 employees. Businesses must be located in the City of Atlanta or the five surrounding metro counties (Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett) to be eligible.

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