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As part of the newly passed U.S. stimulus bill, that has now been passed by both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses who maintain their payroll during this emergency.
 
Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward.
 
The administration soon will release more details, including the list of lenders offering loans under the program. In the meantime, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has issued this guide to help small businesses and self-employed individuals prepare to file for a loan. We wanted you to all have access to it as soon as possible. We will continue to keep you updated on other programs and important information as we have it.

Stay Healthy,
 
Steven Wood Schmader, CFEE
President & CEO                                                                     
International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) World Headquarters
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IFEA CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) FORUM WEBINAR
Every Wednesday
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MT
In a time of uncertainty that our world has never experienced before, IFEA World is pleased to present a new weekly “IFEA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Forum,” featuring an open and first-hand discussion by and between some of the top professionals in our industry today. When solutions cannot be listed, templated or easily provided, the power of sharing and networking between professional peers become our most valuable and trusted resources.

Join us to listen-in on these valuable discussions that are sure to provide a combination of empathy and understanding; awareness of potential action steps that your organization may want to take or consider; and new insights into any officially provided direction/programs by government and health officials.
WEBINAR FORUM SPEAKERS FOR: April 1, 2020
Our next webinar will focus on ‘The Impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic on Festival & Event Sponsorship’, with a panel of leading industry experts – all directly impacted and responding to the new challenges facing everyone in our industry – discussing the direct response from and viewpoint of this critical stakeholder group in the face of potential property postponements and cancellations; maintenance of long-term partnerships; effect on the continuing sales process looking forward; and much more. Don’t miss this important exchange by your industry peers.
DEDICATED IFEA CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESOURCE PAGE
As we receive information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), industry responses and financial resources available to the Festivals & Events Industry, we will continue to share them on our IFEA Coronavirus Resource Page. If you know of any resources that should be shared with your Festival & Event Industry peers, please email them to Nia Hovde, CFEE at nia@ifea.com . (Please list the Subject as: "Industry Resources for Website".) We thank you in advance for helping us, and all your peers, stay up to date on the latest news and resources available.
NEW COVID-19 FACEBOOK AFFINITY GROUP CREATED
In addition to our other IFEA Facebook Affinity Groups, we have created one specifically for discussions pertaining to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as an outlet for those wishing to exchange ideas, thoughts, information and more about the effects, impact and ramifications of COVID-19 on your event and the Festivals & Events Industry as a whole with your fellow industry peers.
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About the IFEA:
The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) is The Premier Association Supporting and Enabling Festival & Event Professionals Worldwide.   With a target audience that includes all those who produce and support quality celebrations for the benefit of their respective "communities," the IFEA's primary focus is identifying and providing access to the professional resources and networks that will inspire and enable those in our industry to realize their dreams, build community and sustain success through celebration. Membership in the IFEA provides value from all directions, including invaluable contacts and cash budget savings worth many times the membership investment. The more you use them, the higher your return.