Open Call for Questions From MLEC Community Regarding Small Business Assistance Programs (ex: SBA, Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, MGCC, and local community options)
We know many Small Business Owners and Operators, including those acting as Sole Proprietors and Independent Contractors, may have questions about what financial assistance exists to help them during this time of extended shutdown due to the pandemic. We are looking to help answer some of those questions on our upcoming episode of Hangin' Tough, where we look into the following assistance programs and assistance groups:
SBA - Small Business Administration (including PPP & EIDL Programs)
SVOG - Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
MGCC - Mass Growth Capital Corporation
Local City/State financial support options
All questions can be submitted anonymously. Please remember that there are NO "dumb" questions - the systems in place can be confusing and chances are many other folks are confused by the same thing. We have a guest panel of representatives from a few of these assistance groups and we hope to pose your questions to them during our roundtable discussion. If your question doesn't directly relate to one of the listed programs, that is fine! Please submit the question and we may be able to head you in the right direction for resolution on your specific situation. The end goal is to try and answer and/or clarify as much as we can, using our available local resources.
Note: We have decided to push the deadline for questions to allow more time for folks to think of any questions you may have.
With thanks and in solidarity - MASSACHUSETTS LIVE EVENTS COALITION