Chamber Growth Fund: Emergency Assistance Program

The Chamber Growth Fund is a reserve created to provide timely financial support to active Chamber members facing unforeseen and urgent circumstances that may significantly disrupt their business operations. This fund is intended to offer short-term relief and help stabilize businesses during times of unexpected hardship.

Purpose

The Growth Fund is designed to assist with critical, non-routine needs that arise from unexpected events. While the Chamber does not guarantee funding in all cases, this program enables us to extend a helping hand when our members face serious operational interruptions or emergency situations.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be an active Chamber member in good standing.
• Business must demonstrate an immediate, unexpected need directly impacting continuity or operations.
• Requests must be tied to extraordinary situations not covered by typical insurance or relief programs.

Application Process

• Members may submit a brief written request outlining the nature of the hardship and how funding would be used.
• All submissions will be reviewed by the board of directors to assess urgency, alignment with the fund’s purpose, and availability of funds.
• Disbursements will be made at the sole discretion of the board of directors, and may vary in amount depending on the situation.

Confidentiality

All requests and awards will be handled with discretion and confidentiality.