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Thursday, April 15, 2021United Power Holds Second Consecutive Virtual Annual Meeting on April 14 New Directors Seated in South and Mountain Districts
United Power Holds Second Consecutive Virtual Annual Meeting on April 14New Directors Seated in South and Mountain DistrictsBrighton, Colo. – United Power hosted its second consecutive virtual Annual Meeting on April 14 as lingering pandemic concerns prevented the cooperative from safely gathering with its members. Members who were interested in attending the meeting could either listen via phone, an alternative option introduced a year ago, or watch the livestream online.Record participation at the 2021
Monday, March 29, 2021CONNECTIONS CARES PROGRAM RESUMES TO ASSIST NORTHEASTERN COLORADO RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Connections for Independent Living is resuming a weekly on-site service program called Connections Cares. The program is designed for persons who live with disabilities in Greeley and northeastern Colorado who have not been able to be fully accommodated by remote and online services. The first session was held on March 19, with additional sessions continuing each Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Trained independent living and housing specialists will be on hand at Connections’ Greeley office to
Thursday, March 25, 2021SBA Extends Deferment Period for all COVID-19 EIDL and Other Disaster Loans until 2022
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, until 2022.All SBA disaster loans made in calendar year 2020, including COVID-19 EIDL, will have a first payment due date extended from 12-months to 24-months from the date of the note.All SBA disaster loans made in calendar year 2021, including COVID-19 EIDL, will have a first payment due date extended from 12-months to
Thursday, March 25, 2021Phased rollout of Restaurant Revitalization Fund to begin in early April
Phased rollout of Restaurant Revitalization Fund to begin in early AprilThe Restaurant Revitalization Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan Act, will provide $28.6 billion in grants to restaurants and bars in need. This fund will offer grants to hard-hit restaurants and bars, with restaurants able to apply for grants based on lost revenue. Five billion dollars of that total will be set aside expressly for businesses with 2019 gross receipts of less than $500,000. Funds may be used to pay for the
Wednesday, March 24, 2021St. Vrain Habitat Contributes $1 Million to Affordable Housing Internationally
St. Vrain Habitat Contributes $1 Million to Affordable Housing Internationally Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley was recently recognized for surpassing $1 million in total contributions to the work of building Habitat homes around the world. David Emerson, Executive Director of St. Vrain Habitat explained, “One of Habitat for Humanity’s foundational principles as a Christian ministry is that we tithe 10% of our unrestricted revenue to partner countries. This helps build much needed housing in
