Episode 45: Small Business Adminstration

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“How can we support these businesses that are still here, help new businesses emerge and keep our small business community thriving”

In this episode, we feature the voice of Julie Clowes, the District Director of the Small Business. Administration's San Francisco District Office

Over these ten plus months we have been sharing the voices of small businesses and COVID-19’s devastating impact on their survival. With the latest round of federal funds now being deployed we wanted to host Julie to help guide our listeners through the funding opportunities available to both nonprofits and small businesses

Julie Clowes

Julie is the District Director of SBA’s San Francisco District Office (SFDO) where she oversees delivery of SBA’s programs and services within 14 counties in Northern California. Prior to joining the SFDO she was the Deputy District Director of SBA’s Washington Metropolitan Area District Office overseeing the largest 8(a) portfolio in the country with approximately 1,000 firms receiving $4-6 billion in contracts annually. Prior to joining the district office she was the chief marketing and outreach attorney with the SBA’s Office of General Counsel handling issues impacting SBA’s outreach efforts including external agency partnerships, technology and use of social media. She began her SBA career as the Public Affairs Specialist for the Michigan District Office. Prior to joining SBA she spent three years with the Michigan Small Business Development Center as an International Trade Specialist where she co-authored “Trade Secrets: The Export Answer Book.” Julie is a graduate of the Excellence in Government Fellowship program and President’s Management Council Fellowship program and has a BA in International Studies from Bradley University, Peoria, IL and an MBA and JD from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. Julie also volunteers for many colon cancer advocacy initiatives and helped establish the Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk for colon cancer awareness in Washington DC and currently is a Board member of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

The U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Engage in SBA’s Programs & Services

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. SBA is currently offering:
+ First Draw PPP Loans for first time program participants
+ Second Draw PPP Loans for certain businesses who have previously received a PPP loan

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners, including agricultural businesses, and nonprofit organizations in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories can apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan. The EIDL program is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue due to COVID-19. The EIDL Advance program provides businesses located in low-income communities with additional funds to ensure small business continuity, adaptation, and resiliency
+ Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 EIDL Loans
+ Frequently Asked Questions about Targeted EIDL Advance

The Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) Grant program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, signed into law on December 27, 2020. The program includes $15 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by the SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance.
Eligible applicants may qualify for SVO Grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. $2 billion is reserved for eligible applications with up to 50 full-time employees.
+ For additional details, see our Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Frequently Asked Questions.

Videos

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“I’ve seen small businesses collaborating with each other in a way that I haven’t witnessed before really trying to support each other as opposed to just being competitors. Because I think they see, everybody will benefit if they can support each other”

— Julie Clowes,District Director Small Business Administration's San Francisco District Office

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