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Call your banker – PPP has reopened

If you haven’t contacted your banker, now’s the time:  PPP has reopened to businesses, both those that have received PPP funds in the past, and those that have not.

More information from the SBA is available for first-time PPP applications and second-draw applications, and the application forms for first-time/first-draw PPP applicants and second-draw applicants.

Watch the webinars for more info:  on PPP, 2/12/2021 https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271351 and on PPP forgiveness, 2/19/2021 https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271354

EIDL has reopened – to some

EIDL has reopened, but by invitation only – read more about it here:  https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2021-02/Targeted%20EIDL%20FAQ_Final-508_0.pdf

EDC & 4-H Partner on Trades for Kids!


The Economic Development Council (EDC), in partnership with the WSU Extension San Juan County 4-H program, is creating activities for middle school aged children to introduce them to different trades in a fun and hands-on program that is offered remotely. With the generous support of our funders and donors, we’re planning to make this program free to children countywide. This socially-distanced hybrid learning program will benefit kids and parents who need inspiring activities now, and set children up for a bright future.

To provide scholarships that allow kids to participate in this program and to support our adult trades education activities, please visit www.sanjuansedc.org/donate.

Farm Grant Opportunity – Deadline Soon

Deadline approaching: the Tilth Alliance’s Washington State Organic and Sustainable Farming Fund (WSOSFF) grant is open for applications till Feb 19, 2021.   Grant requests can be made up to $10,000.   Find out more information here. Questions? Contact Teri Rakusin at TeriRakusin@tilthalliance.org.

Business Impacts Survey


The EDC invites you to tell us how Covid-19 has affected your business – please join in our confidential survey: click here for survey.
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