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
Thursday, February 4, 2021 | 2:00 – 3:30pm
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This year, your taxes are likely going to look a little different than they normally do. Last year, a lot of new programs were created to help small businesses. This means you’re most likely going to deal with situations you’ve never seen before including forgiven loans, grants, and unemployment benefits.
The Economic Aid Act passed on December 27, 2020 also extended the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) created under the CARES Act to include employers that received PPP loans, so any employer meeting ERTC eligibility criteria can now benefit.
Join us for this week’s Eastside Recovery Hub Webinar featuring representatives from the IRS and Falco Sult to learn more about how the different programs will impact your business taxes.
Speakers
- Kristina Hudson, Executive Director, OneRedmond
- Cathye Mason, Stakeholder Liaison, Internal Revenue Services (IRS)
- Ricky Waldemann, CPA, CVA, MPAcc, Senior Tax Manager, Falco Sult
Time: Feb 1, 2021 03:00 PM PST
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On January 28, Governor Inslee announced King County and the Puget Sound Region will move to Phase 2 of the state’s Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery plan on Monday, Feb. 1. based on new criteria that requires regions meet three of the state’s four metrics. Read the Governor’s announcement here.
Phase 2 allows for additional indoor activities, including dining, fitness, museums and more at 25 percent capacity. As we face new more contagious COVID-19 variants, we must stay as vigilant as ever to keep businesses open and COVID activity trending down. In addition to wearing well-fitted masks and social distancing, Public Health—Seattle & King County encourages businesses and facilities operating indoors to prioritize ventilation and air flow, in addition to outdoor, takeout and curbside offerings. For activities and gatherings allowed in Phase 2 that require advanced planning, such as wedding and funeral receptions, keep in mind that the state will evaluate our region’s status every two weeks and can move us back to Phase 1, if we aren’t meeting their criteria.
King County is hosting an open meeting to discuss questions that are coming up with this change. Please feel free to join us on Zoom:
Time: Feb 1, 2021 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Per the below, the Governor’s Office working with Karen Hanan and the Washington States Arts Commission, has just approved a limited reopening plan for performing arts events, effectively immediately.
We will have a special seminar with Karen explaining these guidelines (Phase I and Phase 2) next Friday, January 22nd at 1 p.m.
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Social media platforms are great tools for sharing information directly with consumers, including COVID-19 guidance that people can use to protect themselves, their families, households, and their communities. However, if social media content is not accessible or does not take the needs of people with disabilities in mind, then access to important information is missed.
In this webinar, skilled users of social media with accessibility expertise will discuss the impact of using social media to reach a variety of audiences within the disability community. Previous research has suggested that these social media platforms may have a greater likelihood of being used to share vital health information related to COVID-19. Presenters will also demonstrate how to make shared information more accessible on frequently used platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok to reach the largest possible number of people.
Presenters
Danny Housley and Tori Hughes, Tools for Life | Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation | Georgia Tech
John Rempel, Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation | Georgia Tech
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Understand the implications of non-accessible social media platforms for people with disabilities.
Identify two (2) obstacles to accessibility people with disabilities face when using social media platforms.
Identify three (3) solutions or work arounds for accessibility on social media platforms.
Participants in this webinar will qualify for CEUs through the AAC Institute and CRCs through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).
**Registration for this webinar will close one hour before the live webinar at 1 p.m. EST on Wednesday, January 20.**
This webinar will be presented through Zoom, recorded and archived.
Arts and cultural organizations in our region have been hard hit by the economic impacts of COVID-19, since they have been unable to safely perform or gather patrons in their spaces. At the start of the pandemic in March, unemployment claims in the arts and culture sector increased by over 2,000%, and it is estimated that our local organizations will lose tens of millions of dollars this year.
But there is hope ahead, with updated guidance for museum openings and virtual options from arts organizations that are getting creative around their upcoming seasons. Hear from our panel on how they are reimagining their spaces and their performances, and what you can do to support our larger institutions as well as smaller venues and artists.
Washington SBDC in Lacey presents:
Business Transition Workshop – Planning your exit amidst COVID-19
Join us for a webinar featuring a panel of industry experts to help guide you through the decision-making process of transitioning your business. Whether you are retiring, transitioning ownership, or selling your business, we will discuss some valuable considerations:
How do I know what my business is worth?
How does COVID-19 affect the timing of my succession planning?
How can I sell to my employees/family members?
What are the tax implications?
Should I hire a broker?
Do I need an attorney to draw up the purchase and sale agreement?
Guest Panelists:
Jessica Jensen, Attorney – Cap City Law
Wes Martin, Broker – Sound Business Brokers
Michael Wittenberg, CPA – Wittenberg CPA, PS
Moderated by:
Jennifer Dye, MBA – CBA and Center Director for Lacey SBDC
A number of our employers have identified stress and the mental health impacts related to COVID-19 as two very important issues as we transition into the fall and the pandemic continues. Experts predict stress and challenges with mental health to increase, particularly for vulnerable individuals
Our expert speakers have been working with their own workforce to build resilience and effective coping and will join us to discuss tools you can utilize to help employees through the crisis.
Washington Festivals & Events Association 2020 Virtual Annual Conference presents its annual conference. Learn from leading experts in the events and festival field at this timely event.
More information: https://wfea.org/event-3966828
