Governor Baker announced a New Intitative to support Persistent Demand for Construction/Trades

Are you Looking For Skilled Labor?

The Workforce Skills Cabinet and Commonwealth Corporation
have launched a Rapid Reemployment Program to fund and
scale up existing training vendors; giving them the resources to
upskill workers faster—and fill your vacancies!

Last Call: Administrator Guzman Announces Final Push for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Applications

Qualifying eating establishments should submit applications by the May 24th deadline

Baker-Polito Administration to Lift COVID Restrictions May 29, State to Meet Vaccination Goal by Beg

Commonwealth Will Adopt CDC Face Covering Guidance

SBA Webinar: Pandemic Relief Options for Small Businesses

Join SBA on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM to Learn More about Pandemic Relief Options for your Small Business.

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Update

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application Portal

Register and Apply through the SBA

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application Portal Will Reopen On Saturday, April 24!

Interested applicants should register for an account in advance at: https://www.svograntportal.sba.gov

UPCOMING SBA RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND WEBINARS

SBA Announces New Details for Restaurant Revitalization Fund

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.

SBA's Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal is set to open Thursday, April 8, 2021

SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman’s Statement on President Biden signing the PPP Extension

UPCOMING GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Restaurant Revitalization Program

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.

SBA to Increase Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans

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.

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Transition to Phase IV of Reopening Plan

Massachusetts will advance to Step 1 of Phase IV on March 22; Replaces Travel Order with Travel Advisory

SBA Extends Deferment Period for all COVID-19 EIDL and Other Disaster Loans until 2022

SBA announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, until 2022.

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Plans for Continued Reopening

MA will advance to Step 2 of Phase III on March 1; Phase IV planned to start March 22

Paid Family and Medical Leave Information

PFML is here. Whether you’re a Massachusetts worker, employer, or health care provider, find all the information you need to get started.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

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.

Employee Retention Tax Credit Facts and Resources

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.

Public Mural Feedback Requested

Take the survey now. The intention is to create an application process for interested artists and/or commercial property owners.

SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance

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.

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Extension of Capacity and Gathering Limits

Capacity Limits for Most Industries, Gathering Limits Extended Until at Least January 24

SBA COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Update

Applicant has up to 6 months to request reconsideration. Send reconsideration requests to:

 E-mail:

pdcrecons@sba.gov

 Mail:

U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Processing and Disbursement Center

14925 Kingsport Road

Fort Wo...

Lowell Shopping Network

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!

Application Extension: COVID-19 Grants for MA Small Businesses

The Massachusetts Growth Capital Corp (MGCC) has extended their application deadline to 11/17/2020 at 11:59pm.

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Targeted Measures To Curb Rising COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizati

Early Business Closures, Revised Gatherings, Mask Orders Announced to Disrupt Growth of COVID-19 Cases