COVID-19 Business Resource Webinar

COVID-19 Business Resource Webinar

Presented by:

Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce

Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO)

Angelina College Small Business Development Center

Thursday, April 9, 2020

2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Businesses, organizations and non-profits all over East Texas are attempting to identify the resources necessary to navigate these challenging days.  Here are some of the questions Chamber Members are asking:

• How do I learn what financial resources are available?
• How do I prepare to apply for assistance?
• How do I determine if my business qualifies for assistance?
• Where can I find checklists that will help me prepare to apply for assistance?
• What do I need to have to apply?
• What types of programs are available?
• How do I approach my lender and what do they need?
• How soon can I expect some type of assistance?
• What qualifies as a loan and what qualifies as a grant?

COVID-19 Nacogdoches Business Resource Webinar
Thu, Apr 9, 2020 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CDT)

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone at
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/781954213

You can also dial in using your phone.
+1 (224) 501-3412         Access Code: 781-954-213

COVID-19 Business Resource Webinar

Program Agenda

2:00 p.m.    Welcome & Purpose        C. Wayne Mitchell, President & CEO

2:05 p.m.    Presenter:    C. Wayne Mitchell, Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce

• Chamber Resources and Information
• On the Chamber Nacogdoches.org Website under COVID-19 information resources for businesses
  • Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide & Checklists- US Chamber of Commerce
  • Where is information about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)?
  • Coronavirus Small Business Guide—US Chamber of Commerce
  • COVID-19 Business Resource Tool Kit—Texas Association of Business

2:20 p.m.    Presenter:    Larry Cain, Director, Angelina College Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

• What is the CARES Act?
• How do I apply for assistance?
• How do I determine if my business qualifies for assistance?
• What is the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)?
• What do I need to prepare to apply?

2:40 p.m.    Presenter:    Larissa Philpot, President & CEO, Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO)

• How do I approach my banker/lender?
• What information do I need to gather before talking with my lender?
• How soon can I expect some type of assistance?
• What qualifies as a loan and what qualifies as a grant?

3:00 p.m.    Banking Industry/ Lender Input:    (Representatives from local banks and financial institutions have been invited to offer their input/suggestions)

3:30 p.m.    Program Concludes                                FINAL AGENDA