Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will begin the webinar with a look at information and activities surrounding the SBA’s National Small Business Week, May 1-7, and some of the small businesses being honored.  He will also provide an update on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program with tips for reconsideration, updates on a variety of government pandemic relief programs, and small business recovery opportunities.

Bearden will be joined by small business development consultant Jay Thompson to discuss the Employee Retention Credit and how many businesses do not realize the tax benefits or how to apply.

Questions from attendees will be taken.

This marks the 112th in the weekly “Webinar Wednesday” series that provides reopening and current pandemic relief updates on available federal, state, and local funding options, tax credit programs, employee programs, and other opportunities helpful to employers and business owners. 

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