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Executive Committee meeting, March 19, 2020 @ 3:30 pm
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Surplus Vehicles for Sale
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Boy Scout, Troop 340, awarded $5,000 for mobile micro-shelter project.
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Board of Directors meeting, 2-21-2019
February 13, 2019
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Yelcot sets up Wi-Fi locations for students
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Yelcot will provide free Wi-Fi access for students to use while schools are closed because of the coronavirus outbreak, the company announced Monday.SBA LOANS. From Congressman Crawford’s office:
BOTH small business owners and self-employed individuals can qualify for the SBA’s disaster loans.
Disaster loan program offers up to $2million to small businesses, self-employed individuals, and non-profits (excluding churches and religious organizations).
• This money can go to pay for capital needs – (payroll, lease payments, etc) but is NOT meant to replace lost profits.
• Interest rates for small businesses/self-employed is 3.75%, and its 2.75% for non-profits.
• Can be extended a one year deferment on the first payment on the loan.
How to apply: www.sba.gov/disaster
• 2 page application with questions regarding business
• Complete an IRS 4506-T form
• Provide a personal financial statement
• If asking for a loan greater than $500,000, applicants will also be required to submit the most recent year’s tax return, profit/loss statement, balance sheet, and monthly sales figures.
How long will loans take to receive?
• Average processing time of application is 2-3 weeks.
• Once a credit decision is made and final loan documents are received, it should take 2-3 days to receive the money.
• This is strictly an average – it could be quicker.
If constituents have questions throughout the application process:
• Check www.sba.gov/disaster
• Help Line for one-on-one assistance: 1-800-659-2955
• Email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
www.sba.gov
The SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.Due to the COVID-19 threat our offices will continue to be closed to the public until further notice. We are still accepting applications for assistance via phone, email and fax. And staff are available over the phone to conduct interviews for service. ozarkopp.org/utility-assistance/