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Small Business Center Update October 27, 2020

Hello Valued SBC Participant!

Join me in welcoming our SBC's newest team member!  Marie Mynster has joined us...and really hit the ground running...as our center's assistant. Please feel free to call or email Marie to welcome her. 252-638-1166 marie65857@cravencc.edu Thank you in advance for reading the rest of our jam-packed email update! Please feel free to forward this email. And remember, we are here if you need assistance. All the Best, deborah.

Small Business Saturday is just about a month away. Is your business ready? We can help! Let us help spread the word about products or services you plan to promote during the holiday buying season. Just email deborah your gift giving deals, and we'll share them on our social media. Email to > kaniad@cravencc.edu.

November 9-13 Veterans Week virtual event A FREE Webinar series for Veteran-owned businesses, as well as veterans and spouses who want to start a business. Veterans have the character, discipline and skills needed to succeed as small business owners and entrepreneurs. Partner agencies Lower Cape Fear SCORE, SBA, Veterans Business Center, AARP NC collaborated to provide this free professional development opportunity. Please share with others who may benefit. Thank you! SIGN UP > http://bit.ly/vetweekboots1120

Covid-19 News and Resources NEWS/RESOURCES North Carolina is currently in Phase 3 re-opening status through November 13. More information SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Learn more > Coronavirus Relief for Small Businesses: Six Ways to Get Help Covid-19 Business Training - As you begin to welcome back staff and guests, evidence-based COVID-19 training developed by public health officials and food safety experts ... Go to Count on Me NC > GRANTS Rural Relief Small Business Grants (LISC) If eligible, apply. Good luck! Next round closes Mon 11/2. Additional rounds: 11/26-12/2/20, 12/29-1/5/21, 1/26/21-2/2/21. The Small Diverse Business Emergency Relief Fund will be used to support small, local, and diverse businesses with microgrants of up to $1,000 each.  NC Commerce Covid-19 Related grants including Mortgage, Utility, and Rent Relief (MURR) NC Artist Relief Fund Small Business Grants COVID-19 Relief: Where to Find Free Money in 2020 Small-Business Grants for Women: 10 Go-To Spots Grant Station - Grant Opportunities Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic Grantwatch Small Business Grants GoFundMe The Small Business Relief Initiative Hello Alice COVID-19 Business for All Emergency Grant LOANS Funds are still available! The New Bern COVID-19 Small Business Loan Program - funds are still available. No interest and deferred payment! Enter your address here to see if your business address is within city limits service area. Learn more/Apply > SBA EIDL Loan is still available. This loan provides economic relief to small businesses and non-profit organizations that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. Click for information >

Upcoming Learning & Networking Webinars We are in 2021 planning mode! We have started scheduling webinars, virtual roundtables and virtual lunch & learns. We made the move to 100% virtual because of the Phase 3 re-opening, cold & flu season, and room availability challenges. We are looking for your input. Email us your needs and ideas for topics for our "spring semester" as soon as feasible. Thank you! Here is our 2021 schedule so far > Good news, there are a BUNCH of webinars available through the end of 2020 across our state network. You are welcome to attend. See schedule of 2020 webinars >

Doing Business in North Carolina and other Webinars Presented by NC Department of Revenue and other agencies Online Seller Webinar Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. Starting a Business in NC Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. Growing Your Business: Hiring an Employee  Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. See all webinars and SIGN UP > https://www.ncdor.gov/business-tax-seminars-workshops-webinars

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CONTACT US Deborah Kania Director 252-638-1088 kaniad@cravencc.edu

Marie Mynster Assistant 252-638-1166 marie65857@cravencc.edu

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