HARRISBURG — With the economy at a standstill because of the COVID-19 outbreak, small businesses are being especially hit hard. The Saline County Chamber of Commerce is trying to help local businesses through these times however they can.

The chamber’s director, Alex Watkins, says there are ways to support local businesses right now, with or without spending money.

Watkins says once we get through this pandemic, then those businesses will really need your help in recovering.

Watkins says for those businesses needing help now, there are plenty of loan and grant opportunities out there for businesses. For more information on those, contact your local DCEO office.