The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open.
During this live webinar we will discuss:
What is the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Who is eligible to apply
How much money you can get
How funds can be used
How and when to apply
Where to get help with your application
Staff from SBA will be answering your questions live throughout the presentation with dedicated Q&A time at the end.
Who should attend: Current small business owners who have experienced pandemic related revenue losses who own a restaurant, bar, and other similar places of business that serve food or drink.
8 restaurants, 8 days
For the week of April 19th, the East King County Chambers are challenging our community to eat or take out at a local restaurant for at least one meal per day for eight days. Post yourself with your food, and use the hashtag #EastsideEats. Each post gets entered to win a gift certificate to one of our East King County cities.
Hurry, now. It is only a week!
Eastside Restaurant Support Week
April 19 – April 26, 2021
Monday: Italian/Greek – Pizza!
Tuesday: Asian
Wednesday: Healthy
Thursday: Burgers & Brews
Friday: Mexican
Saturday: Indian
Sunday: Indulgences
Monday: BIPOC/Women Owned
BONUS: After Sunset / Ramadan
Sponsored by: the Eastside Chambers: Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Bothell-Kenmore, Sammamish, Woodinville, Issaquah, Renton, SnoValley, Maple Valley-Black Diamond and Women’s Personal Finance, Natural and Built Environments, Muse Management, GRTMA
The April 7 Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Webinar was postponed until April 14, 9:00 AM. As of April 7 we do not have publishable updated material critical to completing an application. However, we do expect this information very shortly.
Here are the four critical pieces of information that we can share with you that are correct as of 4/7/2021.
If anyone has applied for or receives the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), they are not eligible for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant (RRF).
Applicants are not required to have a DUNS number and not required to be registered with SAM.gov to apply for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant.
This webinar will provide information about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund portion of the American Rescue Plan Act within the Small Business Administration. The final rules and application are expected in a few weeks. Updated information will be provided in future webinars.
Topics covered:
Purpose
Eligibility
Restrictions
Grant Amounts
Grant Award Priority
How to calculate amount your business may be eligible to receive
Use of Funds
Q &A as time allows
The Presenter is John Morosco. John is a Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor. He has extensive experience managing restaurants, hotels, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. He owned an Italian restaurant.
John taught hospitality and business courses at the University of the Virgin Islands, where he was an assistant professor. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism from Florida International University and a Master of Public Administration in Long-Term Care from the University of New Haven. See more about John here https://wsbdc.org/wenatchee-john-morosco/
Due to restrictions on indoor dining, some restaurants may be interested in adapting their operations to align public health and social distancing requirements with business needs. And as people begin to return downtown and to our business districts, outdoor can add a new, exciting experience for residents and visitors alike.
The City of Bellevue is committed to supporting local businesses in creating new outdoor space––whether on the sidewalk, on the street, in parking lots, or on private property.
During this webinar, City staff will walk through our outdoor dining application process and share resources to assist in development of your outdoor dining program, including:
The Working Washington Round 4 Grants portal opens March 29th and closes April 9th. Find information and application at https://commercegrants.com/
This webinar will cover the qualifications and process to apply for the new round of small business grants the governor and state legislature have approved.
Technical service providers are encouraged to attend.
Time may be extended for Q and A
Presenters:
Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor
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/
Tax time is approaching fast. Whether you hire a professional or do your taxes yourself, you should be aware of COVID-19 tax benefits available to small businesses and make sure you pay the right amount, file on time, and protect your business’s assets.
Highlights from this week’s webinar:
Small Business Tax Essentials: Hear from the IRS on estimated taxes, self-employment tax, withholding tools for employers, tax security awareness, and more.
Interacting with IRS: Hear about examination and collection processes.
PPP updates: Updated loan application forms and deadline for filing.
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG):New information about SBA’s application portal, which will open on Thursday, April 8, 2021.
Restaurant Revitalization Fund: Three steps businesses need to take now to prepare for the SBA grant program for restaurants and bars.
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
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/
Join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a panel discussion with Black business owners as they share their small business stories and how they pivoted during the pandemic and utilized SBA’s critical financial lifelines.
You will also hear remarks from US Rep. Dwight Evans (PA-03), member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
While all businesses have been affected by the economic downturn caused by COVID-19, the nonprofits in our state are especially vulnerable as state and local budget contributes are cut and charitable giving decreases. But many of these organizations are also crucial in supporting our community through the provision of food and shelter, mental health resources, childcare, and more.
Join us to hear how some local nonprofits are managing funding deficits, how they have pivoted to meet changing needs in the community, and what they need to ensure a successful recovery.
