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COVID-19: Small Business Grant Application Round 2 Opens August 10th!

COVID-19 Grants for PA Small Businesses

The opens in a new windowCOVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance Program will open its second application window at 9AM on August 10. This will be the final opportunity to apply for the program. The application window will remain open for 15 business days, closing at 11:59PM on August 28.
Pennsylvania small businesses are encouraged to apply for relief if they:

  • Had 25 or fewer full-time employees prior to February 15, 2020
  • Have annual revenues of $1 million or less, and
  • Were economically impacted by COVID-19

All applications must be made through a  opens in a new windowCommunity Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in the county where their business is located.
If you already applied during the first application window, you will be notified of your status by August 10. You do not need to reapply in the second round. Qualified applications will be automatically rolled over into this next funding round for consideration.

opens in a new windowCOVID-19 Small Business Grant Assistance Link

Questions?

For any questions, contact DCED’s Customer Service at 1.866.466.3972opens phone dialer or by email.

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Emergency Phone/ Device Charging at Both Jenkintown Fire Companies

The intense storms that moved through the area earlier today downed several large trees and many are without power. There are over 22,000 customers without power in Montgomery County.

Independent Fire House at 609 Greenwood Avenue and Pioneer Fire House at 700 Greenwood Avenue are both open to the Public to Charge your phones and portable devices. The firehouses will remain open for the next few hours this evening for the public’s convenience.
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Tropical Storm Watch and Flash Flood Warning in effect Today, August 3, 10:00 PM until August 5, 12:00 AM

Today, August 3, 2020 there is a TROPICAL STORM WATCH and FLASH FLOOD WARNING in effect throughout Montgomery County, PA that will affect Jenkintown Borough Residents.  This potential weather threat is in effect from this evening, August 3 at approximately 10:00 PM EDT through Wednesday, August 5, 12:00 AM EDT.  According to the  opens in a new windowNational Weather Service, widespread amounts of heavy rain of 4-6 inches or more associated with Tropical Storm Isaias, along with high winds are expected which can cause flash flooding.     Read More »

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Severe Potential Weather Alert

Today, August 3, 2020 there is a TROPICAL STORM WATCH and FLASH FLOOD WARNING in effect throughout Montgomery County, PA that will affect Jenkintown Borough Residents.  This potential weather threat is in effect from this evening, August 3 at approximately 10:00 PM EDT through Wednesday, August 5, 12:00 AM EDT.  According to the National Weather Service, widespread amounts of heavy rain of 4-6 inches or more associated with Tropical Storm Isaias, along with high winds are expected which can cause flash flooding.     Read More »