U.S. Chamber of Commerce presents the Equality of Opportunity in Action conference – February 16, 2021
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will be having the Equality of Opportunity in Action conference on Tuesday, February 16th beginning at 1:00 P.M. The purpose of this conference will discuss how to bridge the racial gap for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines and how the business community can work with leaders in communities of color to discuss vaccine hesitancy. For more information and to register, click here to go the U.S. Chamber of Commerce registration page!
Black Enterprise presents the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit – February 25, 2020
Are diversity, equity, and inclusion corporate buzz words or core threads in the fabric of a company’s DNA? Join Black Enterprise in the discussion to get the facts on navigating the current and often challenging twin pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism. Learn more about how these two pandemics impact how corporations tackle DEI initatives today. For more information and to register for this event, click here to go to the event website!
U.S. Small Business Administration – Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released guidelines and frequently asked questions regarding the $15 billion Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program that was created in the most recent pandemic relief law. SBA is NOT accepting applications yet, but the guidelines should assist qualifying venues in preparations. For more information, click here to go to the website!
Summary of H.R. 133 – Coronavirus Relief Provisions
If you would like to read more information on the Coronavirus Relief Provisions, click on the link below to read more on how much money will be available for those who would like to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) or the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)! To read more on H.R. 133, click on the link below!
Summary-of-HR-133-Coronavirus-Relief-Provisions
City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities, U.S. Small Business Administration (Columbia, SC), and Optus Bank present the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Eligibility & Understanding the Application Process Virtual Workshop
If you missed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Eligibility & Understanding the Application Process Virtual Workshop on January 26th, you can watch here! Click on the link below to watch the replay on the City of Columbia’s YouTube page!
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Eligibility & Understanding the Application Process Virtual Workshop
U.S. Small Business Administration Information and Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued rules and guidance for the $285 billion Paycheck Protection Program loans. SBA in consultation with the Department of Treasury, announced the Paycheck Protection Program will re-open the week of January 11, 2021 for new borrowers and existing borrowers. The initial wave of loans issued on Monday, January 11th and Wednesday, January 13th will only be available to community financial institutions, but the PPP will open up to all eligible lenders shortly thereafter. In the links provided, rules and guidance for first-time and second-time borrowers along with guidance SBA prepared to help minority, underserved, veteran, and women-owned businesses to access SBA pandemic relief assistance. Also, click here to go to SBA’s website for more information regarding the Paycheck Protection Program!
The deadline to apply for the first round of the Paycheck Protection Program is March 31, 2021 and the deadline to apply for the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program is December 31, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Guidance on Accessing Capital for Minority, Underserved, Veteran, and Women-Owned Businesses
Rules and Guidance for First-Time PPP Borrowers
Rules and Guidance for Second-Time PPP Borrowers
Recently Passed $900 Billion COVID-19 Aid Includes $325 Billion For Businesses
U.S. Small Business Administration: U.S. Congress recently passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill. This will include $325 billion for businesses. To read more on this relief bill, click here for more!
City of Columbia Receives $2.9 Million EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance Grant
The City of Columbia has received $2.9 million from the EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance Grant to assist small businesses that have been economically impacted due to COVID-19. To read more on this annoucement, click on the link below!
City of Columbia Receives $2.9 million from EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance Grant