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COVID-19 Economic Aid Overview Webinar

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.

This round of the PPP continues to prioritize millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $284 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses through March 31, 2021, and by allowing certain existing PPP borrowers to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan.

Join the South Florida District Office as they explore the next steps in the PPP process.

*Eventbrite access is required to register for the events.

(en español) Monday, March 29
11am – 12pm EST
Click here register on Eventbrite.
 

Monday, March 29
1pm – 2pm EST
Click here register on Eventbrite.
 

Tuesday, March 30
1pm – 2pm EST
Click here register on Eventbrite.
 

(en español) Wednesday, March 31
11am – 12pm EST
Click here register on Eventbrite.
 

Wednesday, March 31
1pm – 2pm EST
Click here register on Eventbrite.

 

PPP Forgiveness Webinar

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, published a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act. 

Join the South Florida District Office as they explore the next steps in the PPP process.

Thursday, April 1
1pm – 2pm EST
Click here register on Eventbrite.
 

Friday, April 2
1pm – 2pm EST
Click here register on Eventbrite.

 

Updated PPP Lender forms, guidance, and resources are available at www.sba.gov/ppp and www.treasury.gov/cares.


 

SUBSCRIBE TO THE SBA'S E-NEWSLETTER to receive up-
to-date information on the dates, times and call in information for various webinar sessions on their programs. 
 

The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to up to 24-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000.

“More than 3.7 million businesses employing more than 20 million people have found financial relief through SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans, which provide low-interest emergency working capital to help save their businesses. However, the pandemic has lasted longer than expected, and they need larger loans. Many have called on SBA to remove the $150,000 cap. We are here to help our small businesses and that is why I’m proud to more than triple the amount of funding they can access,” said SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman.

Learn more

 

Guidance on COVID-19 EIDL Identity Theft and Fraud

If you suspect that someone used your personal information without your knowledge or permission to obtain an SBA COVID-19 EIDL, please download this EIDL identity theft letter for step-by-step instructions on how to report the identity theft case to the SBA, including how to file an SBA Declaration of Identity Theft visit www.sba.gov/eidl-id-theft.

The letter also includes recommended next steps you should take to protect yourself from further financial harm as a result of identity theft, such as reporting the identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at IdentityTheft.gov as well as adding a fraud alert or credit freeze to your credit reports. 
 

SBA Disaster Recovery Q&A Sessions 
March 29 - April 2


11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (en Español) 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Was your small business affected by Covid-19? Are you looking for small business funding? You have questions, we have answers! Join us during our virtual hours and have your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) questions answered by a live person. Participants may call at anytime and are welcome to enter and exit at will.
 

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 
2pm – 3pm
Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
202-765-1264; Conference ID – 191 652 154
 
Tuesday (en Español)
11am – 12pm
Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
202-765-1264; Conference ID – 919 146 391

 
 


April 2021 SBA Small Biz Webinars & Workshops
 

Topics include:

  • 7 Steps to Build Your Platform and Stand Out in a Noisy World
  • Your Money. Your Business. Your Life. - Funding and Financing Your Business
  • Financial Management for Small Businesses
  • Marketing Your Business
  • Federal Contracting for Veterans and Service Disabled Veterans
  • Make Your Website Work For You
  • Reach Customers Online with Google
  • Plan Your Website for Online Success
 
Find topic descriptions, dates/times, and how to register HERE.

 

SUBSCRIBE TO THE SBA'S E-NEWSLETTER to receive up-
to-date information on the dates, times and call in information for various webinar sessions on their programs. 
 
Highlands County Economic Development
www.HighlandsBusiness.com
economicdevelopment@highlandsfl.gov
863-402-6906
501 S. Commerce Ave.
Sebring, FL 33870
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