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Small Business Center - Special Update

March 30, 2020

Hello Valued SBC Participant!

While it is challenging to keep up as the COVID19 crisis continues, there is help on the horizon. And, we and our partners are here to help.

Things are continuing to change quickly, so we will keep in touch via email, Facebook and Instagram .

We also ask you to share this email with anyone who could benefit from the information, resources and support.

Thank you! All the Best, deborah .

Latest Small Business COVID-19 News

Essential Businesses allowed to operate during the Stay-At-Home order (3/27). You may also request to be considered an essential business. (Scroll below the Submit button for required information in your request) GO TO > bit.ly/essentialbiznceo121 There is link to Exec Order 121 listing businesses.
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
FAQ Document on the Paycheck Protection Program for Small Bu sinesse s (3/28)

In case you missed them, here are our most recent updates...keep in mind some information may have changed/expired:

SBC SPECIAL UPDATE – March 26, 2020. Don’t Miss: Federal stimulus, unemployment, webinars > https://conta.cc/33MKPk7
SBC SPECIAL UPDATE – March 23, 2020. Covid-19 News, resources and more > https://conta.cc/2Ub0Jlf

Monitor N.C. COVID-19 Business News at EDPNC:

https://edpnc.com/nc-business-relief-resources-covid-19

Upcoming Webinars to Help Your Small Business

Available NOW: Understanding the CARES Act in reference to SBA loans (3/27) - View recorded Zoom webinar. Contains info as we understand it today. Updates to follow. Please share with anyone who needs this informatiom. WATCH > https://bit.ly/sbaloancaresact

Prepare Your Business to Borrow Money Now Before Negative Economic Shifts

Tue 3/31 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Virtual Roundtable: Make your 30-60-90 Action Plan now

Wed 4/1 Noon-1:30 p.m.

Marketing Outside the Box - Pivoting During the Pandemic

Wed 4/1 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Promoting Your Business and Products During a Crisis

Sat 4/4 9:30-10:30 a.m.

There are many webinars on a variety of topics to help your business now

and in the future > http://bit.ly/sbcnwebinars

Essential Assistance:

Visit the Small Business Center Network (SBCN) website

often for news and tools to help your business through the COVID-19 crisis. It is being updated often!

From our families to yours, we wish you health and happiness during this crisis

Deborah Kania

Director

252-638-1088

kaniad@cravencc.edu

Christina Bowman-Murray

Assistant

252-638-1166

bowmanc@cravencc.edu

Thank you for looking to the SBC for your small business needs!

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