With the sudden economic halt as we work together to flatten the COVID-19 curve, many of our community small businesses had to shutter. But with the passage of the CARES Act, and provisions fought for by House and Senate Democrats, relief is available through small business loans for employers, some of which may be forgivable for those who keep their employees on payroll.

WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR RELIEF?

Small Businesses, Sole Proprietors, Independent Contractors, Gig Economy Workers, the Self-employed, and, 501(c)(3) Nonprofits affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

HOW CAN I HELP?

Contact those who may be eligible and encourage them to call their lender
Don’t be an expert unless you are one. Send those interested to their lender
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Attention: Small Business Owners, Sole Proprietors, Independent Contractors, Gig Economy Workers, the Self-employed, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits: You may be eligible for a loan through the CARES Act to keep your business afloat as we work together to flatten the COVID-19 curve. Contact your lender to request access to funds that may help protect your business and employees.

Helpful Resources

Emergency Small Business Administration Loan
https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/

Paycheck Protection Program
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/paycheck-protection-program-ppp

SBA Offices
https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/map/filter/789c2b2e492c49b5f273b1b2323736b5000024a10439

SBA Women’s Business Center
https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/find/?type=Women%27s%20Business%20Center&pageNumber=1

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