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Members,
Our goal is to keep you up-to-date without crashing your inbox!
Please e-mail me
HERE
if you have questions or would like to see information not mentioned in the updates. -Denise Buzzelli
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Confused about COVID-19 and FMLA?
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SBA Updates:
SBA Paycheck Protection Program replenished
Check with an SBA lender to APPLY (listed below)
PPP maximum loan calculation information
EIDL program will become available again shortly.
Updated FAQ from the SBA
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NEW Business BOOSTER Loan
for Maine SMALL businesses -
particularly sole-proprietors and self employed
through MaineStream Finance:
-Loans up to 10,000
-2-Year Term @ 7.75%
-up to 3 months payment
-FAST turn-around time
Email
or call Jim @ 207-974-2476
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EVENTS/WEBINARS
For Sole- Proprietors
Tomorrow, April 29th, 11am
This Webinar will focus on the short and long term issues
arising from the pandemic for sole proprietors with suggested solutions.
Yesterday's webinar from Bangor Region Chamber
Rudman Winchell
Anne-Marie Storey: Discussed your employment questions
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Department of Labor
Unemployment Insurance FAQ's
UPDATED 4/22
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CDC & Maine CDC
FAQ's
Includes info for employers/businesses
CDC
Guidance for Businesses and Employers
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ALERT:Pandemic Unemployment Assistance:
According to the Governor, unemployment benefits for self-employed individuals under the Cares Act PUA should be available as of FRIDAY, May 1st. Those individuals who wouldn't typically qualify for unemployment should prepare to apply on Friday.
(More to come)
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We're in this thing together!