The companies will partner with regional
Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Organizations to
provide a free webinar offering insights, advice and access to
digital tools
Bill.com (NYSE:BILL) and Square are partnering with the San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce, the Black Chambers of Atlanta and
the regional economic development organization Greater St. Louis,
Inc., to support small and midsize businesses (SMBs) as they
navigate the second year of the global pandemic. The free webinar
on May 11, 2021 will provide localized insights into how different
regions are approaching business in the next year, recommendations
for new customer methods, and an overview of digital tools that can
assist in operational success.
To even further aid SMBs, Bill.com and Square will be providing
special promotions for webinar registrants. For up to 1,000
attendees, Bill.com is offering free 90-day use of the platform
with private consultations and introductory support to ensure
smooth onboarding and to address any questions for businesses as
they transition to digital tools. Square is offering new sellers no
processing fees on their first $1,000 in card processing when they
sign up to become customers through the webinar.
Webinar attendees will hear directly from Atlanta Black Chambers
Executive Director Melvin Coleman, San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce President and CEO Rodney Fong, and Greater St. Louis, Inc.
CEO Jason Hall. Regional leaders will speak directly to online
survey results, polled from local business owners, on issues
including business confidence and sustainability, along with hybrid
workforce and cash flow considerations. The conversation, moderated
by Smart Hustle’s Ramon Ray, will center around SMB outlook in
their regions for 2021, insights and best tools for helping to
navigate the “new normal,” and how to achieve success in the next
year and beyond.
“The path to U.S. economic recovery will be paved by small and
midsize business resiliency,” said René Lacerte, Bill.com founder
and CEO. “SMBs deserve our support as they lead the way to getting
us back on track. Through participation from our valued partners,
this webinar will provide SMBs the blueprint and digital tools to
go from surviving to thriving.”
“We’re honored to continue supporting small businesses as they
create and innovate in response to the past year. From launching
the ability to create an online presence in a matter of hours to
relief funds through the PPP program, Square is focused on
providing businesses what they need to continue meeting their
customers wherever they are,” said Erin Archuleta, Head of Small
Business and Community Advocacy at Square, Inc.
From closures to remote working environments, small and midsize
businesses needed to make a huge shift to continue conducting
business, with a more urgent need for reliable technology and
infrastructure. A recent Bill.com survey found that close to 80
percent of small business owners began or plan to begin digital
transformation during the pandemic. This webinar will help owners
expand their toolkit to develop additional revenue streams and give
them greater knowledge on how they can better integrate new
technologies.
“The support by Square and Bill.com is a powerful opportunity
for our Black-owned Atlanta businesses to emerge from this pandemic
stronger because digital solutions will only expand their potential
revenues. It keeps them ahead, instead of lagging the trend,” said
Melvin Coleman, executive director of the Atlanta Black Chambers.
“We are here to help by offering programs, resources, and
initiatives to deliver economic opportunities that keep our
Black-owned Atlanta businesses right here and growing. I look
forward to seeing them continue to serve the greater Atlanta
communities for years to come.”
“The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner
with Bill.com and Square on this timely webinar offering tools to
support our small business community, which is the backbone and
heart of our city and its economic recovery,” said Rodney Fong, CEO
and president of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
“Cities that are planning for inclusive growth and how to
support their small and midsize businesses, as we are here in St.
Louis with our STL 2030 Jobs Plan, will be poised for progress
post-pandemic,” said Jason Hall, CEO of Greater St. Louis, Inc.
“The nature of work and economic development have changed
dramatically over the past year, and many of these changes –
increasing use of digital tools, remote work, and even the advent
of entirely new technologies – will provide the basis for the
economy moving forward. Companies like Square and Bill.com are at
the vanguard, and cities that are planning for these shifts will be
better poised to navigate the ‘new normal’ in which we will find
ourselves post-pandemic.”
Interested business owners and media can register for the free
webinar here.
About Bill.com
Bill.com is a leading provider of cloud-based software that
simplifies, digitizes, and automates complex, back-office financial
operations for small and midsize businesses. Customers use the
Bill.com platform to manage end-to-end financial workflows and to
process payments. The Bill.com AI-enabled, financial software
platform creates connections between businesses and their suppliers
and clients. It helps manage cash inflows and outflow. The company
partners with several of the largest U.S. financial institutions,
the majority of the top 100 U.S. accounting firms, and popular
accounting software providers. Bill.com has offices in Palo Alto,
California and Houston, Texas. For more information, visit
www.bill.com.
About Square
Square, Inc. revolutionized payments in 2009 with Square Reader,
making it possible for anyone to accept card payments using a
smartphone or tablet. Today, we build tools to empower businesses
and individuals to participate in the economy. Sellers use Square
to reach buyers online and in-person, manage their business, and
access financing. And individuals use Cash App to spend, send,
store, and invest money. Square has offices in the United States,
Canada, Japan, Australia, Ireland, Spain and the UK.
About the Atlanta Black
Chambers
The Atlanta Black Chambers is a non-profit organization
consisting of individuals engaging in Business, Community and
Government activities. Our mission is to serve as an advocate for
the creation and growth of competitive, profitable and sustainable
Black owned entities. We are committed to providing quality
education and training programs that emphasize economic
development, ownership and wealth building practices. Learn more at
www.atlantablackchambers.org.
About the San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce represents over a thousand
local businesses in the City, ranging from small legacy restaurants
to large innovation companies. Over 80% of SF Chamber members are
small, locally-owned businesses. The SF Chamber advocates for a
progressive economy and high quality of life for everyone who
lives, works and visits the City. Learn more at
www.sfchamber.com.
About Greater St. Louis, Inc.
Greater St. Louis, Inc. is a 501(c)(6) organization of business
investors formed through the merger of five private-sector led and
St. Louis-focused economic development and civic leadership
organizations on January 1, 2021. The five combining organizations
were AllianceSTL, Arch to Park, Civic Progress, Downtown STL, Inc.,
and the St. Louis Regional Chamber. Greater St. Louis, Inc. brings
together the business community to help drive economic growth and
create opportunities for all with a focus on inclusive growth. As a
result of the merger, we are in a position to drive economic growth
with a unified voice, a bold agenda, and as one St. Louis
metropolitan area that is anchored by a vibrant urban core. Learn
more at www.GreaterSTLinc.com.
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