Covid-19 Resources
+General info
All regarding Unemployment, SBA funds and changes to tax law presented by Oregon-based folx:
> Virtual Study Hall (4.27.20) - including slides with information about Unemployment, PPP, EIDL and withholding payments for Student Loans, Mortgage, Rent, Utilities, etc.
Additionally, AR presents: > > Virtual Study Hall #2 (5.30.20) > including updated slides about the above topics and legal information provided by Michael Jonas from > > Rational Unicorn Legal Services
- Jenna Goldin from Shift Accounting LLC presents:
> Small Business Challenges During the time of COVID-19 (4.4.20)
explains Tax Changes, PPP, EIDL and Unemployment.
has a wonderful and accessible blog addressing all the topics listed above. If you find her resources helpful, please pay it forward to Meals on Wheels People
presents a webinar focused on
+SBA Funding : Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
Kelli Loo's blog is the most accessible explanation of the PPP (including a forgiveness calculator) and EIDL. If you find her resources helpful, please pay it forward to Meals on Wheels People Meals on Wheels People.
American Society of Media Photographers’ (ASMP) blog PPP, EIDL and other information for small business owners.
Lenders are accepting PPP Applications in Oregon.Square, Bluevine, Lendio, Paypal , Kabbage,
Gusto and Quickbooks are also accepting applications.PPP Forgiveness Application. (Your lender will provide their own version of this application) ︎
Max Maher’s instructional video Max Maher’s instructional video for filling out the Forgiveness Application.
Slides from a webinar hosted by the Small Business Development Commission (SBDC) walking thru the PPP Forgiveness Application.
US Chamber of Commerce - tons of resources for small business
Subscribe to the SBA Newsletter for updates and access to resources!
+Oregon Unemployment
- Please check out the Oregon Unemployment Dept. website for more information including Applications, FAQs, contact info, etc.
- Kelli Loo’s Guide to the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for Self Employed People If you find her resources helpful, please pay it forward to Meals on Wheels People
- Instructional video created by Asset to the Resistance: How to fill out the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Application in Oregon
+Tax Law Changes from the IRS
IRS Covid Response (including Economic Impact Payment aka Stimulus Check)
Also, watch the webinars listed above.
+Additional Funding Sources for Grants and Loans
Emergency financial resources to address COVID-19 Financial Hardships
- MKBK LLC Pandemic Series: Other Funding Options Besides SBA Nightmare
*Credit Unions in Oregon are offering support to members:
$2500 0% Loan and generally, Point West offers lending and other services to immigrants under it’s “Banking Without Borders” philosophy
$2500 0% Loan; Loan Deferment
Relief on 1st Mortgage, HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit), Loan Payments
Business development support, including online courses around applying for grants, loans, bookkeeping (ie help document losses due to COVID-19)
Responding to COVID-19 - includes webinars, Federal and State resources, hotlines, etc.
Business and Personal Resources in Portland
$1K-$5K grants for womxn-owned business
Newly developed fund for restaurant/food service
Small business loans for 0% interest up to $15,000. The company is also offering a longer grace period: New borrowers can access a grace period of up to six months.
Specializes in money lending to small businesses owned by women, immigrants and people of color, is collaborating with investors and nonprofits to put together a coronavirus relief fund that will provide grants and low-interest-rate loans to business owners in need
Rolled out by Democrats. Grants and Loans for small business.