Public Announcements

 

SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application

May. 18, 2020

Release Date: 
Friday, May 15, 2020
Release Number: 
20-41
Contact: 
[email protected]

Washington—Today, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application.

The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).  SBA will also soon issue regulations and guidance to further assist borrowers as they complete their applications, and to provide lenders with guidance on their responsibilities.

MORE INFORMATION & APPLICATION FOR FORGIVENESS:
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-newsroom/press-releases-media-advisories/sba-and-treasury-release-paycheck-protection-program-loan-forgiveness-application

 

NEW! DSM Small Business Recovery Grant

May. 5, 2020

The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Polk County and the City of Des Moines are teaming with Carlisle, Clive, Indianola, Johnston, Norwalk, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Warren County and Windsor Heights to create a grant program to help keep small businesses in business. We are — and plan to remain — DSM strong. Apply May 5 through midnight May 20, 2020.

 

PPP: SBA Paycheck Protection Loan

May. 4, 2020

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses is now available. Contact your bank or an SBA lender. 

 

COVID-19 TSB Sole Operator Fund

May. 3, 2020

A fund has been created to support TSBs with zero employees that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

 

SBA Disaster Loan

May. 2, 2020

SBA will begin accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance applications on a limited basis only to provide relief to U.S. agricultural businesses. 

Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

 

Iowa Economic Development Authority Resources

May. 1, 2020

On Monday, March 23, Governor Reynolds announced a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program that will provide financial assistance to small businesses and tax deferrals to any Iowa businesses that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

 

BrownWinick COVID-19 Resource Page

Apr. 1, 2020

Our partner BrownWinick posts summaries of legal updates for business owners and individuals within 24-48 hours of the date the legislation is passed, Proclamation is issued, etc. Find more information at https://brownwinick.com/covid-19-resource-page/

 

Facebook Small Business Grants Program

Mar. 26, 2020

This program is in the works. Sign up for updates at https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grants?ref=alias

 

Iowa Department of Public Health NEW COVID-19 Website

Mar. 25, 2020

IDPH has launched a new website to host information regarding the spread of COVID-19 in Iowa. GO HERE > https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/

 

Iowa Business Information on COVID-19

Mar. 20, 2020

IASourceLink shares resources available to small business owners in Iowa. Read updates here: https://www.iasourcelink.com/resources/iowa-business-information-on-covid-19

 

Q & A - Questions about SBA Disaster Loans

Mar. 19, 2020

Some really good questions here, like who qualifies and how do I apply...http://iowasbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Webinar-material-Coronavirus-03.14.20-1.pdf

 

SBDC Directory of Resources for Small Businesses

Mar. 19, 2020

Read how the SBDC can help, and see their comprehensive directory of resources at http://iowasbdc.org/covid-19/

 

Iowa Workforce Development Information

Mar. 18, 2020

IWD offers a directory of resources on COVID-19. Find Q & A and more info here: https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/updates-and-resources-about-covid-19

 

NAWBO Institute for Entrepreneurial Development

Mar. 18, 2020

The NAWBO Institute for Entrepreneurial Development is loaded with tools for coping with the current pandemic. Read more here: https://www.nawbo.org/nawbo-institute

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