SOCA Newsletter 12/21/20

December 21, 2020

Keeping you abreast of the latest information and topics from SOCA, our Benefits Partners, Local , State and National Affiliates.

Congress Reaches Deal on $900 Billion Pandemic Relief Plan
Erik Wasson, Laura Litvan and Billy House

(Bloomberg) -- Congressional leaders reached a deal on a roughly $900 billion spending package to bolster the U.S. economy amid the continued coronavirus pandemic giving lawmakers a short timetable to review and pass the second largest economic-rescue measure in the nation’s history.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer announced the accord Sunday. The legislative text was still being written, but the House was expected to vote on it Monday, followed by the Senate.

The plan would provide direct payments of $600 to most Americans and $300-per-week in enhanced unemployment benefits through March, according to lawmakers and aides. Expiring programs for gig workers and the long-term unemployed also would continue.

There would be $284 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program that provides forgivable loans to small businesses. The package includes money for transportation -- including for airlines -- vaccine distribution, schools and universities, and food aid.

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Start the year with Professional Growth & Insight

What are the hiring trends in CEO leadership for chambers of commerce? What skills, training and resources can help propel your career to your first (or your next) CEO role at a chamber? What do search firms and search committees seek when selecting the next head of an organization? Hear from a leading national search executive plus two CEOs with unique paths to the C-suite. Gain practical tips and guidance on taking your career to the next level in one of the most impactful industries in the world.

Date: January 14, 2021
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (ET)
Contact: Susan McGuire
Email: smcguire@acce.org

Facilitated by Sheree Anne Kelly, President & CEO, ACCE, and presented by panelists Leslie Hortum, Executive Recruiter, Spencer Stuart; Jim Page, CCE, President & CEO of The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama; and Jaime Henning, CCE, President & CEO of the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce.
Register here. All ACCE University webinars are recorded and posted on our webinar page. Questions? Contact Susan McGuire.

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5 ways to improve yourself and your organization in the new year

As 2020 comes to a close and we realize many of the issues we face due to COVID-19 will continue through the new year, many professionals are looking for ways to combat stress from working at home and leading through crises. That’s why this week’s Friday Five is all about self improvement.

Here are the five most-read articles from this week’s newsletter:
1)How to deal with personal stress when your professional life invades your home
“With the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are juggling personal and professional responsibilities from the same four walls. While there is no way to prevent stressors from ever happening, there are ways to properly deal with them to cause as little impact in your professional life as possible.”

2)Dollars and Sense: What is an association member worth?
“Once you have put a dollar amount on the monetary value of your members, you will be set to give them better discounts, customized service, and valuable offers to keep them engaged.”

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