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Small Business Center Update June 23, 2020

Hello Valued SBC Participant!  Christina and I hope that you and your small business are enduring this ongoing crisis okay. We are here, if you need us. First, are starting to carefully "open for business" at SBC office. More news will come after Governor Cooper's expected update on 6/26 regarding Phase 3 reopening. Second, lots to cover in this update: Covid Counseling Business Taxes and Covid-19 Webinar Covid News and Resources SBC Annual Impact Survey NC Small Business of the Year Nominations - Let's see how we can get one of our own recognized! SBC Webinars across the state I encourage you to take a few moments to read this update in hopes that something will be helpful to your business. We thank you for your time! All the Best, deborah . See us on Facebook and Instagram.

Covid Counseling Services Your SBC was awarded special COVID-19 grant funds to increase counseling breadth and depth. We are pleased that many clients have already taken advantage of this service for their Covid-impacted businesses. This is a first come, first served request system. Don't miss out on receiving confidential, one-on-one assistance. REQUEST COUNSELING > http://bit.ly/sbcbizcounsel

Webinar: Business Taxes and Covid-19 The webinar will cover coronavirus-related tax relief and NCDOR’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, the 2019 state tax filing deadline for individual, corporate, and franchise taxes was moved to July 15, 2020 to mirror the federal Internal Revenue Service deadline.  Webinar: Business Taxes and Covid-19 Tue 6/30 10-11 a.m. SIGN UP > https://bit.ly/sbctaxcovid063020

Covid-19 News and Resources NEWS U.S. Small Business Administration​’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic What PPP Loan Borrowers Should Consider When Choosing Between The 8 Or 24 Week Forgiveness Period Read Forbes article > GRANTS 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 Red Backpack Grant App Reopens July 6 Grant Station - Grant Opportunities Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic Grantwatch Small Business Grants NC Restaurant Workers Relief Fund GoFundMe The Small Business Relief Initiative Hello Alice COVID-19 Business for All Emergency Grant Coming soon! 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. The grant application will open soon. LOANS The New Bern COVID-19 Small Business Loan Program - funds are still available. Applicants should go to either www.downtownnewbern.com or www.newbernchamber.com to initiate the application process. Enter your address here to see if your business address is within city limits service area. North Carolina COVID-19 Rapid Recovery for Small Businesses SBA Loan Programs & Resources

Be On the Look Out: SBC Annual Impact Survey Is it really that time of year already?! This not just another survey. This survey is about accountability and enhancement. This is YOUR time to share your feedback and your story! If you have attended a workshop/webinar in the past year, or have received counseling in the past 3 years, you will receive an email survey invitation. We thank YOU in advance for participating in our Annual Impact Survey!

NC Small Business of the Year Nominations Let's make the next Business North Carolina magazine's Small Business of the Year from Craven County! Info/Nominate by July 17 > https://businessnc.com/smallbusiness/ Please NOMINATE an awesome small business you know who has been in business 5 years, less than 100 employees, based in NC and at least 1 owner active in the business.

Online Learning & Networking to Help Your Small Business See the MANY online webinars, across our network, on a variety of topics to help your business NOW and in the future: http://bit.ly/sbcnwebinars

In case you missed this, our recent updates ( Note: Some info may have changed/expired.) June 1, 2020 – Updates and Special News. Increased counseling capacity, New Bern Covid-19 Small Business Loan program, grants, webinars…READ/SHARE > https://conta.cc/2MjZOdA

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

Christina Bowman-Murray Assistant 252-638-1166 bowmanc@cravencc.edu

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