Online Marketing Published

Brandon Eley, interactive marketing director at Kelsey Advertsing & Design in LaGrange, has published his book, "Online Marketing Inside Out."

Eley recently held a seminar for members of the chamber and shared great tips for doing business electronically. See our posting from May 21, below.

1907-2009 Mallory Continues to Serve

The Mallory Agency has been providing insurance protection for individuals, families, and businesses since 1907. The agency was founded by A.E. Mallory, Jr. and William L. Mallory. Rick Mallory (right) purchased the business from his father, Richard Mallory, in 1991. Matt Mallory, fourth generation, joined Mallory Agency in 2007. The picture above is actually a video. Click on the arrow to have it play.

The chamber of commerce salutes The Mallory Agency as our Small Business of the Month.

SBA to Host Stimulus Webcast

Attention businesses:

SBA to host stimulus Web chat


The Small Business Administration will host a Web chat Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. on what the economic stimulus legislation means for small businesses.
SBA Associate Administrator Eric Zarnikow will host the chat, and will answer questions from small businesses. As a result of the legislation, the SBA has increased its government guarantee on its flagship 7(a) business loans and temporarily eliminated fees on these loans. Fees also have been eliminated on loans made through its 504 program, which primarily finances real estate.
The SBA also is in the process of creating new programs as a result of the bill, including bridge loans of up to $35,000 for small businesses having trouble making payments on existing loans.
To join the live Web chat, go to www.sba.gov and click the Online Business Chat icon.