HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/20 - Updates COVID-19 St. Lucie County Business AssistanceStephanie Bush
From:Jennifer DuBey <jdubey@youredc.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 24, 2020 8:00 AM
To:Jennifer DuBey
Subject:New Updates COVID-19 St. Lucie County Business Assistance
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Good Morning St. Lucie EDC Partners,
As this new week begins during the continued COVID-19 crisis, we will continue to bring you up-to-
date federal, state and local information to assist you and your employees during this challenging
time.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established Virtual Office Hours and Daily
Webinars to assist businesses with questions and answers, as well as navigating the Economic
Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) and application process.
The EIDL programs offers access to capital up to $2 million with an interest rate of 3.75% (2.75% for
non-profits) and a term of up to 30 years. Click here for more
information: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/EIDLLoans
The SBA virtual office hours and daily webinar information is as follows:
VIRTUAL OFFICE
Hours are Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Dial In: 202-765-1264/ Conference ID 162817288
DAILY WEBINAR
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Tuesday, March 24 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
You may join the conference 10 minutes prior to reserve your space (Free to attend/Limit: 750
callers)
Dial In: 1-877-369-5243 or 1-617-668-3633/Access Code: 0333192##
or Join via Computer: https://ems8.intellor.com/login/823447
Additionally, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will begin review of the Small
Business Bridge Loan applications this week. The loan program offers access to capital up to
$50,000 for 12-months at 0% interest. We are hopeful this quick access to capital will assist
businesses with continuity of operations and retaining workforce. Click here for more information:
https://floridadisasterloan.org/
If you have any questions regarding the Small Business Bridge Loan Program or the Economic Injury
Disaster Loan Program, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Please continue to view and share our COVID-19 Business Assistance Web Portal at
https://youredc.com/grow_your_business/wr for updated information on programs and services to
assist your business and employees.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the EDC.
Thank you,
Jenn
Jennifer DuBey, Business Manager
Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County
500 NW California Blvd. ■ Bldg. F109 ■ Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
(Located at Indian River State College)
O: 772.336.6256 ■ C: 772.812.0107 ■ jdubey@youredc.com
www.youredc.com
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