A conference call was held with small business members
NFIB Call with Mark Hayward, District Director, U.S. SBA
On Monday, April 6 Mark S. Hayward, District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) joined NFIB members for a call regarding SBA efforts to help your small business get through the COVID-19 crisis. Discussion included the Paycheck Protection Program loan, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), and other SBA resources. District Director Hayward also cautioned small businesses to be mindful of the resources available from noncredible sources online. Please do not hesitate to contact the SBA in RI team or NFIB to confirm the credibility of a resource.
SBA Resources:
- RI Office Contact Information: https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/rhode-island-district-office-directory.pdf.
- Relief Options: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options.
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources.
- Paycheck Protection Program FAQs for Borrowers and Lenders: https://www.sba.gov/document/support–faq-lenders-borrowers.