Posted on: April 20, 2021
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Economic Development
Posted on: April 20, 2021
Ahead of the application launch and over the next two weeks, SBA will establish a 7-day pilot period for the application portal. SBA and district offices across the country will conduct extensive outreach to small businesses interested in applying.
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Economic Development
Posted on: March 29, 2021
Restaurant Revitalization Program is a 28.6 billion grant program for restaurants administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration is coming soon.
Businesses can receive up to $5 Million grants, up to $10 million grants for restaurant groups.
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Economic Development
Posted on: March 25, 2021
Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to up to 24-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000.
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Economic Development
Posted on: March 16, 2021
NMCOG received a CARES Act grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) in October 2020. As part of that grant, they are working with the Greater Lowell CEDS Committee to develop an Economic Recovery and Resiliency Plan for our region.
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Economic Development
Posted on: March 15, 2021
SBA announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, until 2022.
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Economic Development
Posted on: February 23, 2021
In order to reach the smallest businesses, SBA will offer PPP loans to businesses with 20 or less employees and sole proprietors only from Wednesday, February 24 through Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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Economic Development
Posted on: February 23, 2021
PFML is here. Whether you’re a Massachusetts worker, employer, or health care provider, find all the information you need to get started.
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Economic Development
Posted on: February 22, 2021
Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.
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Economic Development
Posted on: February 22, 2021
If you are a small business owner, you may be eligible to take advantage of the recently expanded Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). This refundable, advanceable tax credit is available for wages paid in 2020 and in the first two quarters of 2021.
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Economic Development
Posted on: February 22, 2021
The New Grant Program Aims to Empower Black-owned Small Businesses Across New England through $25,000 Grants and a Direct Assistance Program
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Economic Development
Posted on: February 22, 2021
This grant program aims to support and grow mentor networks that connect emerging executives from scaling companies with seasoned entrepreneurs who have experience growing innovative companies to scale.
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Economic Development
Posted on: February 3, 2021
Are you a theatrical producer, talent representative, venue promoter or do you operate a live venue, live performing arts organization, movie house or cultural institution and have been impacted by COVID-19? Check out this grant opportunity.
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Economic Development
Posted on: February 1, 2021
Take the survey now. The intention is to create an application process for interested artists and/or commercial property owners.
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Economic Development
Posted on: January 8, 2021
The SBA, in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11, 2021 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.
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Economic Development
Posted on: December 30, 2020
EIDL loan applications will continue to be accepted through December 2021, pending the availability of funds. Loans are offered at very affordable terms, with a 3.75% interest rate for small businesses and 2.75% interest rate for nonprofit organizations.
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Economic Development
Posted on: December 22, 2020
Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced further restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth, including new capacity and gathering limits. These measures will go into effect on Saturday, December 26.
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Economic Development
Posted on: December 8, 2020
Governor Baker Announces New Restrictions Statewide for Capacity, Mask Compliance and Distancing Due to Increased Cases, Hospitalizations. Additional Restrictions Effective December 13th
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Economic Development
Posted on: November 10, 2020
The Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Lowell’s Economic Development Office, Lowell TeleMedia Center (LTC), the Lowell Plan, EforAll and the Entrepreneurship Center at CTI is thrilled to launch the Lowell Shopping Network!
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Economic Development
Posted on: September 29, 2020
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that effective Monday, October 5th, lower risk communities will be permitted to move into Step II of Phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan.
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Economic Development