FRIDAY, JUNE 19 2020

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

GREEN RULES: A Partial List 1-NO STANDING: Customers must be seated 2-UP TO 50% OCCUPANCY - but 6 ft distancing is the first measure 3-BAR SEATING - 6 ft. distance between stools and stool groups* OR separated by barriers. NEED BARRIERS? Find them here 4-TABLE SEATING - 6 ft distance between persons seated at one table to others at other tables 5-MASKS REQUIRED to enter and walk about, but may be removed when seated *Parties of 4 who know each other may sit together at the bar without distancing. For ALL the rules read more here

SELLING COCKTAILS TO GO? CALENDER THIS DEADLINE R & H licenses selling cocktails to go are required to begin using an ID verification scanner for cocktail sales to anyone who looks under 35. The deadline for this is July 20, 2020 so if you aren't already using an ID scanner, it's a good time to start looking into the best option for your business. Temporary sale of cocktails to go as part of the COVID-19 business relief efforts went into effect on May 21, 2020. (Act 21 of 2020). At this time, PL CB released an FAQ about Act 21 which states: " No later than 60 days after this Act goes into effect, a licensee must begin to utilize a transaction scan device to verify the age of an individual who appears to be under 35 years of age before making a sale.

FINANCIAL RESOURCES

Now Accepting New Applications for COVID-19 EIDL SBA resumed processing EIDL applications that were submitted before the portal stopped accepting new applications on April 15. On June 15, SBA began accepting new EIDL and EIDL Advance applications from qualified small businesses. Read more www.sba.gov

COVID-19 EIDL Loan Application Reopened From the SBA: "Applicants who have already submitted their applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis." If you haven't applied yet, you can apply on the SBA website here .

PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM APPLICATIONS STILL OPEN...FOR NOW! * closes June 30, 2020 * Application has been updated as of June 12, 2020 and is available on the SBA website here .

The PPP Flexibility Act, effective June 5, adds some updates to the existing program These changes include: Lowering required percentage of loan spent on payroll costs from 75% to 60%. All loans after June 5 will have a five year maturity. Loans before June 5 will still be due in two years, but lenders may consider extending that period. All borrowers will have a 24 week "covered period" to use the loan amount. Borrowers before June 5 have a choice of 8 or 24 week "covered period". Borrowers will have a deferral period of 10 months from the end of the covered period before payments come due. If the borrower submits a forgiveness application within the 10 month period, payments may continue to be deferred until the SBA decision to approve or deny the application.

URA EMERGENCY AND RECOVERY LOANS Submit your application here - the Recovery Loan and the Emergency Loan use the same application . A loan advisor from the URA can help you determine what program is best for you if you're unsure. Find more information here, and if you still have questions you can contact Lynette Morris at lmorris@ura.org .

Get updates on the Statewide Small Business Assistance Grants Bridgeway Capital is part of the PA CDFI Network, currently working with the state on how these grants will be implemented. Applications aren't available just yet, but use the link to the right to get notified when applications open . Right now our understanding is that the funds will be released in waves to avoid it being depleted all at once.

COVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance -... Applications are not being accepted at this time. More information will be available soon. Join our mailing list below and we will send an email alert when the application becomes available. Read more www.bridgewaycapital.org

UPDATED RESOURCE CHART FROM THE URA

EVENT VENUES

New Rules for Event/Wedding Venues

The Governor's June 17th update included the following:  "All private event spaces and wedding venues with food service authorized to conduct in-person activities pursuant to this guidance must require event hosts to maintain a list of all guests in attendance including phone number and expected location 14 days after the event."  Find the complete document here

MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE VENUES 

Independent venue operators across the country have joined forces to form NIVA - the National Independent Venue Association - and they are using their amplified voice to fight for aid specific to their sector of the nightlife and arts economy. F or more information www.nivassoc.org or contact adam@druskyent.com to get involved locally.

National Independent Venue Ass'n asking Congress for longter According to a new survey conducted by the National Independent Venue Association, which represents 2,000 members in all 50 states, 90% of its members say they will be forced to cease operations permanently if the shutdown lasts six months or... Read more consequenceofsound.net

COMMUNITY EVENT AND GATHERINGS New CDC's Guidelines

Communities, Schools, Workplaces, & Events Cleaning and Disinfecting: Everyday steps, when someone is sick, and considerations for employers. Read more www.cdc.gov

Check out our previous COVID-19 resource newsletters for more information. June 12 June 4 May 28 May 21 May 15 May 7 April 30 April 23 April 17 April 10 April 3 March 26 

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