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Maryland Small Business Relief Programs

March 24, 2020 / / Uncategorized

Maryland has authorized $130 million in loan and grant funding for small businesses and manufacturers that have been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This emergency assistance provides interim relief and proceeds that can be used to pay cash operating expenses including payroll, suppliers, rent, fixed debt payments and other mission critical cash operating costs.

If you are a Maryland-based business impacted by the Coronavirus with under 50 full- and part-time employees, or a Maryland manufacturer, check out the programs at the following link: https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/maryland-small-business-covid-19-emergency-relief-fund-programs

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The State of Maryland has also announced a new “COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund” designed to support businesses undergoing economic stresses due to the pandemic by preventing or minimizing the duration of unemployment resulting from layoffs. The award (up to $50,000 per applicant), will be a quick deployable benefit and customizable to the specific needs of your business to minimize the need for layoffs.
More information can be found here:http://www.labor.maryland.gov/employment/covidlafund.shtml

— with Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc., Frederick County Workforce Services, East Frederick Rising, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, Golden Mile Alliance, Fort Detrick Alliance, Downtown Frederick Partnership and Techfrederick at The City of Frederick.

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Small Business Emergency Loans

March 21, 2020 / / Uncategorized

We’ve been notified that Frederick County businesses and nonprofits are now eligible to apply for emergency loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA). This program designation recognizes the catastrophic impact that shutdowns are having resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic.

This program, administered by the SBA, offers emergency loans at a deeply discounted interest rates for businesses and nonprofits covered by national declarations. Currently, Frederick County is covered because of our contiguous border with PA and VA, but a statewide declaration is also anticipated for all of Maryland.

Unlike other situations, a business does NOT need to have been turned down by a commercial lender in order to apply.

The process takes some patience and time, but for our members struggling with both short and long term financial issues through no fault of their own, this program could offer critical assistance.

Please go https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ to  begin the process.

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City of Frederick – Business Impact Survey

March 21, 2020 / / Uncategorized

Golden Mile Business Community:

Help the City of Frederick help you in these challenging times. Please take the time to complete the following survey to help the The City of Frederick more accurately assess the effects of COVID-19 on our local economy. The responses to this survey will help us quantify the impact and shape local strategies for mitigation & assistance.

The Business Impact Survey can be found at https://www.businessinfrederick.com/FormCenter/Contact-Us-4/COVID19-City-Business-Impact-Survey-48.

We appreciate your continued dedication to our community during these challenging times!

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Grand Opening of 4 The Love of Sweets Bakery and Cafe

December 28, 2019 / / Uncategorized