This webinar will cover the new Coronavirus relief bill updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and related instructions. Representatives from the SBA and the Washington State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will provide updates on the new PPP loan and loan forgiveness requirements: Topics Covered: PPP Basic Forgiveness Application Information The [...]

The Working Washington Round 4 Grants portal opens March 29th https://commercegrants.com/ This webinar will cover the qualifications and process to apply for the new round of small business grants the governor and state legislature have approved. Find eligibility criteria for these emergency grants here: https://commercegrants.com/grant-4/eligibility/ Presenters: Steve Burke, Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor ________________________________________________ When: April 2, 2021 Time: 10:00 - [...]

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program is part of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Business, Nonprofits and Venues Act. It will be administered by the Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance. The application is expected to open April 8, 2021. Information about the grant, as well as the application when available can be [...]

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend a webinar about the overtime rules that took effect July 1,2020, and the updated salary thresholds that took effect Jan. 1, 2021. These updates are to the exemptions for executive, administrative, and professional workers, as well as outside salespeople and computer professionals. [...]

Are you looking to start up a business but have no experience running one? Do you have an idea you are excited about and want insight into how to get started? Join Washington SBDC Certified Business Advisor, Mia Johnstone, to hear about the basics of starting a business. Topics that will be covered: Identify reasons [...]

This training webinar will cover key elements of recent Coronavirus Relief legislation with a focus on the new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP loans) and the application process: Covered: SBA Debt relief and other programs EIDL & EIDL Advance Special lending accessibility in the new legislation for certain businesses Update on how and where [...]

This webinar will provide information about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund portion of the American Rescue Plan Act within the Small Business Administration. The final rules and application are expected in a few weeks. Updated information will be provided in future webinars. Topics covered: Purpose Eligibility Restrictions Grant Amounts Grant Award Priority How to calculate amount [...]

This webinar will cover the new Coronavirus relief bill updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and related instructions. Representatives from the SBA and the Washington State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will provide updates on the new PPP loan and loan forgiveness requirements: Topics Covered: PPP Basic Forgiveness Application Information The [...]