Congressional CARES Act: What Silicon Valley small business owners need to know (and what we don't know)

On March 27, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the third phase of the $2 trillion stimulus package.

Join Small Business Majority, the Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce, Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce and Silicon Valley SBDC for an interactive webinar on how self-employed, sole-proprietors and small business owners affected by COVID-19 can take advantage of the new law.

Topics of discussion:

• Overview of the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that will be issued through SBA 7(a) lenders
• What expenses are eligible for loan forgiveness through PPP
• Overview of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) issued through the SBA and new grants available through the program
• How your local SBDC can help you prepare to apply for PPP and EIDL
• Overview of other lending options, including CDFIs and reputable online lenders
• Small Business Majority's Lender Checklist
• Q&A