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COVID-19 Disaster Relief: Resources and funding options for impacted rural small businesses

About this event

As new developments continue to unfold around the spread of COVID-19, many rural small business owners feel left out, and  have  questions about how closures will impact their business and employees long term. 

Small Business Majority, the Office of Community and  Economic Development at California State University Fresno and The U.S. Small Business Administration  invite you to attend a webinar covering updates and resources for Central California rural small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Learn what resources are available to you as a rural small business including state and federal programs that can help you during these challenging times.

Topics of discussion include:

  • Updates on federal, state and local assistance available to rural small businesses.
  • Small Business Development Center updates, including SBA Disaster Assistance Loans, and the latest information on  the Payroll Protection Program.
  •  An overview of  local lending programs, alternative lending options including micro-loans, SBA's loan guarantee program, CDFIs, reputable online lenders and crowdfunding.
  • The Small Business Borrowers' Bill of Rights and Small Business Majority Lender Checklist
  • Q&A period

Hosted by

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    Victor Bribiesca Economic Development Specialist @ SBA

    Serving 15 counties in the Central Valley by providing business resources to entrepreneurs such as; access to Capital, assisting with government Contracts, small business certifications and Counseling.

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    Small Business Majority

    Small Business Majority is a national small business advocacy organization, founded and run by small business owners to ensure America's entrepreneurs are a key part of a thriving and inclusive economy.

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    Jorg LetkemannIsaak Program Coordinator @ Office of Community and Economic Development Fresno State Small Business University and Fresno St

    Jorg Letkemann is the Program Coordinator for the Fresno State Small Business Development Center and Small Business University at the Fresno State Office of Community and Economic Development. He assists small businesses all over the San Joaquin Valley.

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    Sam Diaz Vice President of Business Success @ Tulare County Economic Development Corporation

    Samuel Diaz is the Vice President of Business Success at Tulare County Economic Development Corporation and works on business development projects in Tulare County, including helping locate new prospects and assisting with local business expansion.

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    Joi Eubanks Central California Outreach Manager @ Small Business Majority

Small Business Majority

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