Join us for an exclusive conversation with leaders at the Small Business Administration on new changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, and what tools and resources are available to help America’s small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis.
Disclaimer: Cosponsorship Authorization # 21-0501-14: The SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 24 hours in advance of this event; please contact Judette Crosbie at Judette.Crosbie@sba.gov with subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties, please contact Stephan Jordan at stephan@publicprivatestrategies.com.
Child care providers – both for profit and non-profit – are eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which provides Coronavirus relief opportunities for small businesses. Better yet, these loans are forgiven under certain circumstances.
The Administration for Children and Families (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services) and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco are hosting a webinar to help child care providers connect with information and resources to access the PPP.
Join SBA staff, local lenders and resource partners for this webinar specifically designed for child care providers that will cover the following:
• Learn about eligibility guidelines.
• Get advice on how to ensure the PPP application process goes smoothly.
• Hear from a peer child care provider who benefitted from a PPP loan.
• Have the opportunity to get questions answered from lenders and technical assistance providers in five breakout sessions specific for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Spanish speakers.
The March 31 PPP application deadline is quickly approaching — don’t miss your opportunity to apply for this important financial support.
Child care providers, Child Care Resource & Referral Organizations, Small Business Development Centers, Small Business Lenders, Government Agencies
Event Contacts
Kimberly Burgess Simms, Immediate Office of the Regional Administrator, Administration for Children and Families kimberly.burgesssimms@acf.hhs.gov (301) 569-1179
Craig Nolte, Community Development, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, craig.nolte@sf.frb.org (206) 396-2192
The Economic Aid Act, signed into law on December 27, 2020, provided a number of updates to programs administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Disaster Assistance, including a deadline extension to the low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the allocation of $20 billion for a Targeted EIDL Advance Program focused on companies in low-income communities.
The Act also established a $15 billion Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) Grant program, to support live venues, theaters, museums, etc. that have experienced significant revenue losses with $2 billion reserved for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time employees.
Join representatives from the SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance and Seattle District office as they review the information currently available on these programs.
If you are unable to attending the live webinar, please register to receive a link to the on-demand video recording of the webinar.
Description:
This webinar will cover the new Coronavirus relief bill updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and related instructions.
Representatives from the SBA and the Washington State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will provide updates on the new PPP loan and loan forgiveness requirements:
Topics Covered:
PPP Basic Forgiveness Application Information
The PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Required Docs
Simplified Process for PPP loans under $150,000
Effect of the EIDL Advance
Retro-active elements of the new legislation
What you will need to be most successful in obtaining loan forgiveness
This webinar will be presented bi-weekly as needed.
Presenters:
Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor
Janie Sacco, Marketing and Outreach Specialist, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
Mark Costello, Deputy District Director, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
Instructions:
A Zoom link for the webinar will be sent prior to the event to those who register.
Our Zoom security protocols now require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. https://zoom.us/
Description:
New Coronavirus relief provisions were signed into law on December 27th, 2020. This training webinar will cover key elements of the legislation with a focus on the new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP loans) and the application process:
Covered:
SBA Debt relief and other programs
EIDL & EIDL Advance
Special lending accessibility in the new legislation for certain businesses
Update on how and where to apply for a new or additional PPP
Allowed uses for the PPP loans
Eligibility for the PPP, how to prepare and work with your lender
Key improvements and changes to the PPP
Preparation for loan forgiveness
Where to get additional help
Technical assistance providers for bi-lingual and underserved small businesses are encouraged to attend.
Q and A will be covered as time allows.
This webinar will be repeated bi-weekly as needed.
Presenters:
Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor
Janie Sacco, Marketing and Outreach Specialist, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
Mark Costello, Deputy District Director, Seattle District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
Instructions:
A Zoom link for the webinar will be sent prior to the event to those who register.
Our Zoom security protocols now require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. https://zoom.us/
The $900 Billion Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act (Economic Aid Act), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020, extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that was created to assist small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Join representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as they review everything you need to know about the revised program, including how it affects current and future loans, and how the loan is calculated and forgiven.
Topics Covered:
• PPP Basic Forgiveness Application Information
• PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Required Docs
• Simplified Process for PPP loans under $150,000
• Effect of the EIDL Advance
• Retro-active elements of the new legislation
• What you will need to be most successful in obtaining loan forgiveness
What: Instagram is reaching out to invite you to an upcoming training on two of Instagram’s new economic impact tools and programs, helpful to both nonprofits and small businesses: Guides and the Experience Festival.
Instagram is constantly developing and we want to make sure you have the tools to thrive on our platform and are excited to provide more information on the following tools.
-Instagram Guides: Powerful new curation tool for small businesses, nonprofits, creators, public figures and other influential tastemakers that allows you to establish your expertise & recommend your favorite posts, places and products to your followers on the Instagram App.
-Experience Festivals: Virtual small business festivals hosted on the Instagram App to highlight local small businesses around the world since the start of COVID-19.
Date: 2/2/21
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (PST)
Status: Open – 264 places remaining
Registration Deadline: 2/2/21 10:00 AM (PST)
Point of Contact: Jenefeness Tucker, MBA (206) 439-3785
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Description:
This session is a panel discussion hosted by the Washington SBDC as part of the Black-Owned Business Excellence Symposium. This session will start at 10:00 AM with a panel discussion among Black business owners. There will also be a discussion of the PPP and other SBA economic relief programs, including time for some Q&A.
The Black-Owned Business Excellence Symposium is an all-day virtual conference to celebrate, educate and inspire Black business owners.
More than a dozen organizations have helped organize the calendar of events, including the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Washington state’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), other civic and business organizations and state and city governmental agencies focused on the advancement of BIPOC businesses.
The Black-Owned Business Excellence conference consists of a series of virtual presentations and discussions starting at 9 a.m. with a keynote address on the state of Black-owned businesses in Washington state by the Minority Business Diversity Association.
*Note, other February 2nd Black-Owned Business Excellence event registration links can be found at Eventbrite.com. Please contact the Eventbrite organizer regarding questions or link issues.
See a full press release at wsbdc.org
The conference will have virtual events and break out sessions for the entire day including:
Panel Discussions
Workshops and Training
Business Coaching
Marketing and Networking
Financial Management
Strategic Business Planning
So, please complete this survey, mark your calendars, stay connected and expect excellence in Black-Owned Business in 2021!
Online Meeting (Live)
Business Financing, Cash Flow Management, COVID-19 General Support, Managing a Business
This is a one-hour presentation. Q & A may go for an additional 15 minutes.
Do you feel like giving up? Many small business owners are feeling like they just can’t keep going. If you feel like the end is near, attend this webinar. We will give you some hope and some options.
Topics include:
Cashflow management
Funding & Capital Infusion
Managing Debt
Turnaround strategies
Financial discipline
Survival tips
Exit strategies including closing down, selling the business and bankruptcy
The presenter is Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor
Zoom security protocols now require each participant have a Zoom account and be signed into their account from their computer or mobile device. https://zoom.us/ Test zoom at https://zoom.us/test
A Zoom link for the webinar will be sent before the event. Zoom will request you to ‘register’ for the Zoom meeting.
Don’t miss the Eastside Recovery Hub’s first webinar of 2021 focused on the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act (Economic Aid Act), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020.
Join representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as they review the new Coronavirus relief provisions available under the Economic Aid Act including the new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans.
Topics include:
• SBA Debt relief and other programs
• EIDL and EIDL Advance
• Special lending accessibility in the new legislation for certain businesses
• Update on how and where to apply for a new or additional PPP
• Allowed uses for the PPP loans
• Eligibility for the PPP, how to prepare and work with your lender
• Key improvements and changes to the PPP
• Preparation for loan forgiveness
• Where to get additional help
Q and A will be covered as time allows – feel free to submit your questions in advance when registering. If you are unable to attending the live webinar, please register to receive a link to the on-demand recording of the webinar.
