Access 2 Capital Workshop with SBA.GOV

Startup Grind Jacksonville presented with Oracle for Startups + American Express Corporate Program for Startups

Funding Month, presented with Oracle for Startups and American Express, recognizes the stories, lessons learned, and best practices shared by founders and funders around the world. 

Our speakers are from the SBA North Florida District Office in Jacksonville, FL that can be contacted at 1-904-443-1900

Rosalind Bryant Lender Relations Specialist and District International Trade Officer email: rosalind.bryant@sba.gov

Thaddeus Hammond Economic Development Specialist and Women's Business Development Specialist email: thaddeus.Hammond@sba.gov

Tune in to learn what's new for solopreneurs, nonprofits, startups, and small businesses with under 20 employees:

1. Access to Capital & SBA’s Programs & Services webinar will include an overview of agency updates,

2. Participating Lenders, Lender Rankings and Veterans Advantage Loans. Ms. Bryant will also let you know what it takes to become “bank-ready” for our 7(a), 504 and Micro Loan Programs.

3. This presentation will also provide you with information on SBA’s Resource Partners, Federal Government Contracting Programs, and a general overview of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) & Targeted EIDL Advance Program, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) First & Second Draw Loans, and PPP Loan Forgiveness. SBA Contracting Guidance Handout for Small Business Impacted by COVID-19 https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/fil...​

To learn more about the programs and new eligibility requirements: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/...​

COVID-19 Relief Options

1. Paycheck Protection Program

2. COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans - new rules

3. (new) Shuttered Venue Grant - event venues and promoters

4. SBA debt relief

5. (new) Restaurant Revitalization Fund

6. Cross-program eligibility

Small Business Administration has regional offices throughout the United States here is the link to call/email your local office https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance​

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ABOUT OUR CHAPTER Founded in March 2019, the northeast region Jacksonville, FL chapter of Startup Grind acts as the connective tissue between all the great resources in our community. As such, we are here for those who are trying to navigate the landscape of great resources available. We also serve to contribute to the conversation as we all work to grow our entrepreneur and startup ecosystem.

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