We regulate the practice of barbering, including the licensure & registration of barbers, instructors, barber schools & barbershops.
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Operating as usual
President Joe Biden recently announced a major change to the Paycheck Protection Program — one that would help struggling minority salon and barbershop owners and stylists who have been majorly impacted by the on-going coronavirus pandemic.
*** License Renewal***
In order to reduce the number of in-person renewals, we(JCBC) will be emailing invoices to all CURRENT licensees. We have started with barbershop owners licensees invoices. Owners please check the email that you use for your licensure profile on jeffcobc.org .
Next, we will send journeyman licensees invoices. Journeyman, please make sure you log into your jeffcobc.org and update the barbershop in which you operate. You will not be allowed to renew if you don’t list a Jeff Co. barbershop. If you don’t practice barbering, you can apply for inactive status.
Finally, we will send barber college/school licensees invoices last, due to the number of licensees. If you have questions, feel free to post them below.
The Jefferson County Barber Commission is excited to announce the launch of our new website, www.jeffcobc.org. The new site has a clean up to date look, easy navigation, and expanded functionality. Also, please click our Resources tab and visit our newly developed Career Center for employment and bo...
How To Get Free Money from the New Coronavirus Relief Bill To Offset Your 2020 Losses
A new $900 billion Coronavirus relief bill has been signed into law by the President. The bill includes updates to the Paycheck Protection Program, which most people simply call “PPP”. The PPP is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payr...
Lendio CEO Brock Blake will sit down to cover what you need to know about the next round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The new stimulus package a...
Barbers, here is another source of Covid-19 relief funds. It’s a grant, which means you don’t have to pay it back. I think tonight is the deadline!!!
https://crf.alabama.gov
Alabama Department of Finance
Happy Sunday barbering community! Have you taken advantage of the COVID relief funds(EIDL & PPP) that are currently being offered by the SBA? If you have questions about these programs, or questions on how to complete the applications, please leave your questions below. You may also communicate via Messenger. The are no stupid questions. We are here to help you.
We support America's small businesses. The SBA connects entrepreneurs with lenders and funding to help them plan, start and grow their business.
Safety check. Were there any barbershops damaged by the riots? If so, do you need help with clean up? Place your info below, if you need help. If you are available to assist with clean up, small repairs, etc... please let us know.
On May 8, 2020, Governor Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health extended their "safer at home" order allowing certain businesses to open. Close-contact service providers such as barber shops, will be allowed to open on Monday May 11, 2020. The full text of the order is located in the link here.
https://alabamapublichealth.gov/legal/assets/order-adph-cov-gatherings-050820.pdf
ADPH has issued guidance for close contact business which include barbershops. The is listed in the link below:
https://alabamapublichealth.gov/covid19/assets/cov-sah-close-contact.pdf
Additionally ABPH has issued guidance for employers/barbershop owners to help safeguard their business which is listed in the link below:
https://alabamapublichealth.gov/covid19/assets/cov-sah-businesses.pdf
Please take the time to read the information provided and govern yourselves accordingly. Additional information about obtaining PPE ( Mask, gloves, disposable capes & smocks) will soon be available. As always, please protect yourself and your clients.
If your business is still in need of COVID-19 relief funds, please don’t forget to call into this zoom meeting.
UPDATE: To be clear, Governor Kay Ivey did not re-open our Barbershops yet. Barbershops in Jefferson County are the remain closed until further notice. Failure to comply with this order will result in loss of your professional license, possible loss of business licenses and $500 by the JCBC and the city in which you are caught doing business.
Please take the time to watch this short video.
A brief update on #COVID19 in Jefferson County from Health Officer, Dr. Mark Wilson, and Jefferson County EMA Director, Jim Coker.
A group of lawmakers and business leaders issued a report today making recommendations to Gov. Kay Ivey about lifting restrictions on small businesses. The report doesn't change anything yet, it's only a recommendation.
Small Business Recovery Tips from Former SBA Chief Karen Mills
Watch our interview with Karen Mills, former chief of the SBA, to find out how small businesses can survive the coronavirus outbreak and what to expect next.
All Barbers Please Download the Zoom App if Possible.
If you have successfully applied for these relief funds or unemployment, please call or Zoom a barber or shop owner and help guide them through the process. As iron sharpens iron, so does one person sharpen another. #BarberStrong #EachOneTeachOne
Killer or Cornerstone?
Still doing house calls? Cutting clients at home? You may be part of the problem. Barbers and hair stylist are some of the most influential professionals in the world! The longer you cut at home or do house calls, the longer the shops & salons will be closed because you could be unknowingly spreading the disease. 1 out of 4 people that are infected don’t show any symptoms.
You are putting your families and clients at risk. Be smart, stay home and save lives. If it’s money that you need, please click the links below and get the money that the government is offering to keep yourself and your business afloat until this COVID-19 is dealt with. You are one of the cornerstones of your community. How will you use that influence? Choose wisely.
Unemployment benefits for barbers = $875 per week
Business grants or loans for Barbershops = $10,000 and up ( loans could be forgiven)
https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/9/7/97ac840c-28b7-4e49-b872-d30a995d8dae/F2CF1DD78E6D6C8C8C3BF58C6D1DDB2B.small-business-owner-s-guide-to-the-cares-act-final-.pdf
https://labor.alabama.gov/uc/claims.aspx
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Deaf, hard-of-hearing, speech-impaired, or deaf-blind customers may contact Alabama Relay: 800-548-2546 (TTY) and 711 (Voice). Equal opportunity is the law.
https://ulecx.com/2020/03/26/cares-act-covid-19-sba-loans-forgiven-as-grants/
www.simplesharebuttons.comShare with friendsLast updated March 30th @ 9:30PM ULECx COVID-19 Small Business Lender Paycheck Protection Program Application Package Federal SBA small business loan turn to grant While structured initially as a 100% federally-guaranteed loan, it is effectively a gr.....
If anyone needs help applying for relief funds, commercial rental negotiations or anything pertaining to this crisis, please leave your questions below. We’ll do our best to get you answers. We’re in this together.
The video below is an update for all JeffCo Barbers. As a barbering community we will get through this together.
Jefferson County Health Officer, Dr. Mark Wilson, further tightens Public Health Order.
Attention All JeffCo Barbers! The State Health Officer issues amended health order suspending public gatherings.
Jefferson County Commission District 1 Notification: Barber Shops & Hair Salons are OPEN for business. MUST maintain 6 ft. Social Distance. For more info, call the Jefferson County Dept. of Health during REGULAR Business Hrs. at: 205.930.1230 OR 205.930.1260 For COVID-19 Updates Text: INFOJEFFCO at 888777
http://alabamapublichealth.gov/news/2020/03/20.html
Surviving Covid-19 tip #1
Home owners that are affected by this crisis please listen to the link below.
The federal government is telling lenders to lower or suspend mortgage payments for up to 12 months for homeowners who have lost income due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Update: The Jefferson County Department of Health has ordered all nonessential business closed until 4/6/2020. This order includes Barbershops. Open at your own risk.
The Jefferson County Department of Health announced Thursday afternoon all nonessential businesses will be closed beginning Friday, March 20, at 5 p.m.
BIRMINGHAM SAMLL BUSINESS RELIEF FUND!!!
Per the small business conference call held by Mayor Woodfin this morning, Barbershop owner and independent Barbers who have current Birmingham city business licenses can seek relief funds for their small businesses. Below is a summary of the call:
•Barbershops are eligible for relief funds for their business.
• These funds are provide via SBA loan. The terms are as Follows:
1. The loan is a 180 day (6 month) loans. No payment due for this 180 day (6month) period.
2. The loan is a zero interest loans for 6 months.
3. $25,000 is the max loan amount for businesses that have under 50 employees.
• Please visit www.bhamstrong.com to apply.
We sincerely hope that this info is helpful.
Let’s keep #BhamStrongWe are a coalition of public, private and civic leaders and organizations collaborating to serve as Birmingham’s COVID-19 Information and Resource Center Learn More Text BHMCOVID to 888-777 to receive updates about COVID-19 in our community (use BHMCOVID19 for Spanish langu...
Update: We have just learned, while on a call with BIrmingham Mayor, Mayor Woodfin, that NO 6’ mandate exist for the city of Birmingham or Jefferson County. The 6’ rule is just a precautionary measure suggested as a part of social distancing. In short, if you choose to provide Barbering services, please practice the sanitation and disease control protocol set for by the JCBC rules and regulations. Employ a common sense approach and protect yourself and your clients.
On March 13, 2020, on recommendation of the State Health Officer, Governor Kay Ivey declared a state public health emergency.
Effective March 17, 2020, Jefferson County Health Officer Dr. Mark Wilson issued an order for Jefferson County prohibiting all gatherings of 25 persons or more, or gatherings of any size that cannot maintain a consistent six-foot distance between persons until further notice.
Effective March 17, 2020, as of 5 pm, State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris issued an order for Blount, Saint Clair, Shelby, Tuscaloosa, and Walker Counties prohibiting all gatherings of 25 persons or more, or gatherings of any size that cannot maintain a consistent six-foot distance between persons until further notice.
In accordance with the order of the Jefferson County Health Officer, effective March 17, 2020, and the State Health Officer, effective March 17, 2020 at 5pm, all shops and salons in the above listed counties are prohibited from performing services on clients; until further notice, due to the inability to maintain a consistent six-foot distance between the service provider and the client.
In addition, this applies to private schools licensed by the Jefferson County Barber Commission (JCBC) unless they have less than 25 people including staff and students and can maintain a consistent six-foot distance between persons.
JCBC is a professional licensing board and does not have the authority to mandate or recommend the closure of our licensed Barbershops or schools; this authority lies with the Governor in coordination with State and County health officials. JCBC licensees are required to follow orders issued by the Governor and/or State or County Health Officials.
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has encouraged all counties throughout the state to follow suit. As the health and safety of our current and prospective licensees, consumers, and employees is a priority for JCBC, we strongly encourage our Barbershops and schools to follow the CDC guidelines in place for preventing the spread of coronavirus, as well as the guidelines established by Governor Ivey and ADPH.
Rhegess B. Perry
BOARD CHAIRMAN / JCBC
The Jefferson County Barber Commission is actively monitoring the Corona Virus and will follow the directives of the County Commission, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health. All licensees will be notified of any policy changes or closures implemented by the JeffCo. Barber Commission. The JeffCo. Barber Commission regulations related to sanitation and infection control should continue to be followed buy all licencees, students and apprentices.
For additional information about the Corona Virus/COVID-19, please read the latest updates from the Alabama Department of Public Health at http://alabamapublichealth.gov/ and the Centers for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov,or your local department website.
As the nation's health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health, safety, and security threats.
In the wake of this global pandemic, please take the time to educate yourselves. Do all that you can to protect yourself and your clients.
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It has come to our attention that there is a scabies out break in Jefferson County. Below is a short video and the CDC website to educate you on the signs, symptoms causes and treatment of scabies.
https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/index.html
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FYI: All Sally’s beauty supply stores have a final sale policy on their clippers. This means that we can NOT return the clippers, trimmers, shavers. They do NOT respect or value our barber business!! Let’s buy smarter.
Congratulations to the newest licensed professional barbers of Jefferson County.
The Barber Pledge
Before God and those assembled here, I solemnly pledge; To adhere to the code of ethics of the barbering profession; To cooperate faithfully with the other members of my barbering community and to carryout faithfully and to the best of my ability the instructions of the patron or to all whom I may be assigned to provide any barbering service. I will not do anything evil or malicious and I will not knowingly transmit any harmful dermatological condition or assist in malpractice. I will not reveal any confidential information that may come to my knowledge in the course of my work. And I pledge myself to do all in my power to raise the standards and prestige of the practice of barbering; May my life be devoted to service and to the high ideals of the barbering profession.
Mayor Woodfin has invited the Barbers to participate in Peace in The Park. If you’d like to be a part of this event please register using the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QV_yQqIhRewOIQq0s37YnFCmvbHMvzhh2M6gGuPtRHg/edit
Congratulations to the newest licensed professional barbers of Jefferson County.
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