KAREN FRIEL
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to make its impact known on small businesses, employees, and Mountain State residents as a whole. There are many financial relief options available to help businesses remain open and employees to continue to receive their paychecks. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) remains by far the largest financial relief program ever endeavored by the United States. And there is still time to apply.
For the average business owner, trying to understand the program and eligibility requirements can seem daunting. My team at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office is here to help. We are West Virginians with a total of more than 150 years of federal and financial experience ready to help the Mountain States’ small businesses navigate and understand the different financial relief options available. I want to explain what is available through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).