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EIDL Has Re-Opened – Check Your Email

Did you apply for an EIDL before? You may be invited to apply for a new round of EIDL funding. The SBA has provided this FAQ (links to PDF document): https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2021-02/Targeted%20EIDL%20FAQ_Final-508_0.pdf.

See their document for important information about 1) whether you would be eligible, 2) how they will invite you, and 3) how to avoid fraudulent invitations.

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

Eligible entities may be live venue operators or promoters, theatrical producers, live performing arts organization operators, museum operators, motion picture theatre operators, and talent representatives, per the Economic Aid Act.

The application platform is not open yet, but while you are waiting, you can register for a DUNS number so you can then register in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov). Visit the below link to see if you qualify and stay up to date on when the application process will open.
http://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/shuttered-venue-operators-grant

Call Your Banker – PPP has ReopenedPlease spread the word: PPP is Back & Better!

More information is available at SmallBizHelpWA.com

And you can attend the following webinars for lots of great info:

2/26/2021, 10:00am – SBA Round 2 COVID-19 relief and PPP Application
https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271391

March 5, 10:00am – Updates to PPP Loan Forgiveness Instructions: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271438

March 12, 10:00am – SBA Round 2 COVID-19 relief and PPP Application: https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271441

March 19 10:00am – Updates to PPP Loan Forgiveness Instructions:
https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271440

March 26 – Updates to PPP Loan Forgiveness Instructions:
https://wsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/99271442

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. This socially-distanced hybrid learning program will benefit kids and parents who need inspiring activities now and set children up for a bright future.

With the generous support of our funders and donors, we plan to make this program free to children countywide. To provide scholarships that allow kids to participate in this program and to support our adult trades education activities, please visit https://www.sanjuansedc.org/donate.

For more information and registration, contact Wendy Waxman Kern, the 4-H Coordinator for San Juan County WSU Extension, wendy.waxman@wsu.edu

Mapping Island Makers

Makers – from craftspeople to engineers and from hobbyists to business owners – are invited to join the Economic Development Council of San Juan County (EDC) to begin asset mapping with the San Juan Makers Guild on Friday, February 26th from noon-1 p.m. on Zoom. Presenters are Marcy Montgomery and Stephen Shrader, co-founders of the San Juan Makers Guild.

The meeting will be held by Zoom. Registration is required but, due to privacy concerns, registration is limited to adults over 18. To register, please visit https://www.sanjuansedc.org/makerspace-system/ .

Construction Training Scholarships

The Building Industry Association of Washington is offering scholarships to students who are committed to developing a career in the home building industry. Application deadline: Friday, May 14, 2021. For more information and application, see: https://www.biaw.com/program/education/ .