FINANCIAL RELIEF & RESOURCES |
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Restaurant Revitalization Fund |
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RRF OPENS MONDAY
Starting today, April 30, you can register on the SBA website in advance of the application opening. You will need to register prior to applying. Applications will open Monday, May 3 at 12PM EST.
This grant isn’t limited to restaurants. Also eligible are: bars, brewpubs, tasting rooms, taprooms, breweries, microbreweries, wineries, distilleries, caterers, bakeries, food trucks, food stands, food carts and snack bars.
Considerations for Applying for More than One Relief Option
There are some constraints associated with RRF and other SBA COVID-19 relief options. This Cross Program Eligibility Chart provides an overview of eligibility interactions.
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SBA's New Webinar on Applying for the RRF |
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How to Apply for a Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant
This story was updated on 4/27/21. The SBA will begin registrations for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT and open applications on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon EDT. The online application will remain open ...
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www.uschamber.com
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Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
Opened Monday - funds still available, but going quickly.
If you qualify for this grant but you have not applied yet, you can read the FAQ and apply here before it's too late.
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Win a Free T.V. Commercial and More! |
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Comcast Rise is offering opportunities to win Creative Production services, laptops, 12-months of internet, video surveillance and more!
Current program eligibility is focused on businesses with less than 100 employees and 51% owned/operated by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned businesses which includes Hispanic and Asian American owned businesses, among others.
Offered quarterly, the current round 2 ends on May 7th. Round 3 opens May 8th Apply Here
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Western Chapter of the PA Restaurant & Lodging Association
May 4th, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
There will be a brief industry update from PRLA followed by time for questions. Then the call will be open for everyone to share information and best practices, etc. – what is going on in their world.
This meeting is open to anyone in the hospitality industry, so please forward this invitation to your colleagues and friends. Bring someone with a story to tell! Be sure to check out the PRLA Priorities to see what they are working on and planning to work on.
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PA Independent Venue Association
May 12th 2pm
Performance venues across Pennsylvania will meet online next month. Music and performance venues of all kinds, as well as producers and promoters welcome. For more information contact Adam@druskyent.com
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May 1st is Kentucky Derby. Make this Mint Julep Mocktail served at Churchill Downs
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How to Make the Mint Julep Mocktail That's Served at...
We independently select these products-if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Mint juleps and the Kentucky Derby go together like, well, bourbon and mint.
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www.thekitchn.com
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And how about some booze-free (but not boring!) Cinco de Mayo refreshments? |
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5 Creative Mock-tails for Cinco de Mayo for Alcohol-Free ...
Cinco de Mayo means one thing to many Americans: margaritas! But what if you're not imbibing?Luckily for you, non-alcoholic isn't synonymous with boring. These festive drinks are perfect for kids and adults alike, not just for your Cinco de Mayo...
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parade.com
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How Bad Is Our Pandemic Drinking Problem?
The past year has changed alcohol use patterns, especially among women. The impacts probably won't be fully known for years. Even before the pandemic began, some Americans were drinking significantly more alcohol than they had in decades past -...
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www.nytimes.com
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Mental Health of Hospitality Workers
The National Restaurant Association and Optimum Health are conducting a survey of employers to understand what support is needed for the mental health of hospitality workers. The ten minute survey will inform tools, resources and strategies to address needs.
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PRLA members can post open positions for free on the PRLA Job Board. And, for a limited time, non-members can receive a complimentary 30-day posting by using the code COVID-19.
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DoorDash unveils tiered pricing plan for restaurants
Operators can choose to pay commissions of 15%, 25% or 30%, with service levels scaling accordingly. DoorDash also lowered the costs of pickup and its Storefront product.
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www.restaurantbusinessonlin...
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Want more curb turnover for delivery/pickup near your business?
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May Holidays
There's more than just Memorial Day and Mothers Day this month...
1 - Batman Day
3 - Paranormal Day
4 - International Sauvignon Blanc Day and International Respect for Chickens Day
6 - Nurses Day
11- Eat What You Want Day
15 - Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and Sliders Day
16 - Mimosa Day and BBQ Day
21 - Pizza Party Day
23 - Drinking With Chickens Day
27 - Eat More Fruits & Veggies Day
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Check out previous COVID-19 resource newsletters for more information.
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HELP US HELP YOU: Send your questions, challenges, or useful tidbits to Allison or Emily. Or give us a call at 412-400-9007.
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