GROWING JOHNSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
SBA PANDEMIC RELIEF UPDATES
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP)

Yesterday, President Joe Biden signed the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act into law. Eligible small businesses can now apply for a loan through May 31.

Learn how to apply by clicking HERE, or contact your financial institution.


RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND (RRF)

The American Rescue Plan Act established a $28.6 billion “Restaurant Revitalization Fund” (RRF) within the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and aims to provides relief for the hardest hit sector of the economy during COVID-19. The grant will be administered by the SBA with initial feedback indicating that applications may open in April. (Please see the important note below)

To learn more about the RRF, click HERE.

SHUTTERED VENUE OPERATORS GRANT (SVOG)

SBA to Begin Accepting Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications on April 8.

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, and amended by the American Rescue Plan Act. The program includes over $16 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance.

Eligible applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. $2 billion is reserved for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time employees.

Read more about the SVOG Program HERE.

*IMPORTANT*

Applicants for either RRF or SVOG should complete these steps now in preparation to submit an application. The below steps may take two weeks to complete, so don't delay!

1. Sign up for a DUNS# or validate if you already have one - allow 1-2 business days for this step. 

2. Register with SAM (Systems for Awards Management) - allow up to 2 weeks for approval. Watch the new YouTube training on SAM.gov registration for the SVOG. Note: This video was made for the SVOG, but it is the exact same process to follow if you are instead interested in the RRF. 

3. Create a login.gov profile.
For questions about the RRF or SVOG, call JCEDC Executive Director, Tracy Brantner at (660) 747-0244
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RETIREMENT!
Pictured Above: Michelle & Richard Lloyd
On behalf of JCEDC, we want to congratulate Richard Lloyd on his well-deserved retirement! Richard Lloyd has been a board member with JCEDC since 2012 and has served as President and on multiple committees including the JCEDC Finance Committee, Business Visit Team, Partnership Committee, Community Engagement Committee, and Johnson County Enhanced Enterprise Zone Advisory Board, just to name a few!

Although we cannot get together to celebrate, we ask that you give Richard a big THANK YOU and wish him well in his next adventure.

Check out JCEDC's Congratulations Video and leave well-wishes for Richard HERE.
10 DIGIT LOCAL DIALING REQUIRED SOON
Missouri area codes 314, 417, 660 and 816 must soon move to 10 digit local dialing to avoid conflict with the 3-digit abbreviated dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988. In addition to changing your dialing patterns, all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment that are programmed to complete local calls using only 7- digit numbers will need to be reprogrammed to complete calls to 10-digit numbers. Some examples are:

  • life safety systems or medical monitoring devices
  • PBXs
  • fax machines
  • Internet dial-up numbers
  • fire or burglar alarm and security systems or gates,
  • speed dialers
  • mobile or other wireless phone contact lists
  • call forwarding settings
  • voicemail services and other similar functions

Be sure to check your website, personal and business stationery, advertising materials, personal and business checks, contact information, your personal or pet ID tags, and other such items to ensure the area code is included. 

For FAQs from Missouri Public Service Commission, click HERE.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Staff enjoyed celebrating with the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce the ribbon cuttings of three businesses in Holden, Missouri; Fox Creek Spa & Boutique, Fox Tree Care, and K&A Creations Crafters Market.

Click HERE to visit Fox Creek Spa & Boutique's Facebook page.

Click HERE to visit Fox Creek Tree Care LLC's Facebook page.

Congratulations & Welcome to Johnson County, Missouri!
GREG HALL
VICE PRESIDENT,
COMMERCIAL LENDING
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F&C BANK

POSITION ON THE JCEDC BOARD: VICE PRESIDENT

YEAR JOINED JCEDC: 2017

JCEDC COMMITTEES & TASK FORCES SERVED ON:
  • MICROLOAN COMMITTEE
Click HERE to learn more about Greg, his professional background, and his partnership with JCEDC.
Thank you, Greg! JCEDC enjoys working alongside you, growing Johnson County, Missouri!
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