SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will talk about key forgiveness and tax-related changes to PPP in the new $908 billion federal stimulus. He’ll also provide updates on a variety of state and local government business assistance programs, including tips on applying to California’s $500 million COVID-19 Relief Grant funding for small businesses that opened Dec. 30. Kelly will be joined by Jon Schallert, a nationally recognized business expert and speaker. He will discuss opportunities for small businesses to reinvent and distinguish their business during the pandemic and to become a destination for customers in-person and on the internet. Topics include:

✔Key PPP changes in new federal stimulus

✔CA COVID-19 Relief Grant application tips

✔EIDL Program extension details

✔Tips to make your business one-of-a-kind

✔Free COVID-19 test locations

This is the 43rd in a weekly “Webinar Wednesday” series that provides pandemic relief updates on available federal, state, and local funding options, tax credit programs, employee programs, and other opportunities for employers and business owners.

The SBDC is open for free one-on-one consulting to help small business owners. New and existing businesses can sign up for assistance by clicking here!