As a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Federal Reserve has created the Main Street Lending Program to provide a total of $600 billion in financing for small and medium-sized businesses.
While the program’s start date has yet to be announced, here’s what you need to know to check eligibility and get ready to apply.
1. Am I eligible?
In order to be eligible for a Main Street Lending Program loan, a business must:Read More
From the Texas Comptroller...
These are challenging times for businesses all over the nation. The Texas Comptroller’s office knows that during periods of economic hardship, paying or remitting taxes and fees on time can feel like an extra burden when there’s so much uncertainty. We’re thankful to those businesses that were able to remit state and local sales taxes they collected from customers in February on the March 20, 2020, due date.Read More
The coronavirus epidemic is the greatest crisis our industry has ever faced. Economic forecasts indicate that restaurants and the foodservice industry could sustain $225 billion in losses and eliminate 5-7 million jobs over the next three months.
We need your help to confront the economic impact of the coronavirus head-on—as a united industry. We need relief now!Read More
Kauffman FastTrac is coming to South Padre Island/Port Isabel, Texas! Register today -- space is limited!
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FastTrac® NewVenture™ provides the tools to develop a business
concept, determine the viability of the business concept, and outline
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Five artist will be selected for the program based on evaluation by a professional evaluation of their submitted applications. Application deadline is January 3, 2019.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office (LRGVD) and the South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation (SPI EDC) signed a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM) to encourage entrepreneurship and economic empowerment through increased collaboration on entrepreneurial and financial education for local residents and small business owners.
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The Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA) held an Industry Outreach Meeting on March 1, 2016, in South Padre Island. As discussed during the outreach meeting, the CCRMA desired to schedule confidential one-on-one meetings with developers in order to receive more detailed feedback on the overall proposed project delivery and future procurement process.Read More
Register to attend the Business Start Up seminar. Dont miss this opportunity! Register to attend the Business Start Up seminar. Dont miss this opportunity! Register to attend the Business Start Up seminar. Dont miss this opportunity!
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