Host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will begin with a look at the $10 billion Senate deal announced Monday that would repurpose money from Small Business Administration programs such as the Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the State Small Business Credit Initiative. Other topics will include updates on current government pandemic relief programs, and small business recovery opportunities.

Bearden will be joined by Troy Hightower, principal of TDH Associates International, and Chloe Doyle, Equity Manager and Small Business Liaison for Caltrans District 6 that covers Fresno, Kings, Kern, Madera, and Tulare counties. They will discuss the ins and outs of doing business with the government, potential opportunities for small business owners and their companies to provide products and services, and how to become ‘contract ready.’

Questions from attendees will be taken.                                                                  

This marks the 108th in the weekly “Webinar Wednesday” series that provides reopening and current pandemic relief updates on available federal, state, and local funding options, tax credit programs, employee programs, and other opportunities helpful to employers and business owners. 

The SBDC provides free one-on-one consulting to help small business owners. New and existing businesses can sign up for assistance by clicking here!