May 21st - 3pm EST

Capital is crucial to keep small businesses afloat during hardship. Many small businesses have received assistance through the new Small Business Administration programs outlined by the CARES Act: the 7(a) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) advance grants program. This webinar will explore the SBA loans, loan forgiveness requirements, and how alternative lenders can play an important role in reaching underserved entrepreneurs during this crisis as well as in the future.

May 28th - 3pm EST

Sustained productivity throughout the Coronavirus pandemic is essential for small businesses to prosper. The landscape of commerce is changing as consumers and businesses are forced to operate remotely. This has led to a boost in the digital marketplace and digital payments. This webinar will discuss how to maintain digital efficiency while working remote and will include specific discussion on digital payments, new ways to reach consumers, and optimizing web presence. Notably, these strategies will play an important role for business owners long after a return to business normalcy.

June 3rd - 3pm EST

Strong leadership is key to navigating a crisis. While no playbook exists for leadership under high stakes circumstances, small businesses that are adaptable and resilient a crisis will thrive. As a leader, how you adapt to the current COVID-19 pandemic and plan for the future can make or break your small business. Crisis preparedness can seem futile in the midst of a crisis, but now is the time to plan ahead. Our experienced professionals will share their perspectives on what they have found works best and how they are preparing for future crises. 

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Congress has prioritized supporting small businesses and preserving American jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, though most minority-owned businesses need further assistance and resources. Both the public and private sectors can utilize capital access as an opportunity to promote innovative tools to benefit underserved communities. This tele-town hall will explore the current disparate impacts affecting minority-owned businesses, potential avenues to increase support for this community, and how alternative lenders are playing an important role for underserved small businesses access to financing.

RSVP to chris@smallbusinessroundtable.org or click below.