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Intact’s Small Business Relief Program provides targeted relief to entrepreneurs whose livelihoods have been impacted by COVID-19
It was while witnessing the struggles many small businesses across Canada were facing as a result of the pandemic that Intact Insurance started looking into how it could help.
Intact, which provides insurance to one in five Canadians and one in four small businesses, wanted to offer support over and above other measures available to small business owners whose livelihoods depend on their doors staying open.
“We looked at our business insurance customers and saw that those on Main Street were most affected: These are small businesses in sectors like hospitality, retail and services that had to be closed or their ability to generate business was reduced due to the pandemic. We wanted to direct more relief their way,” said Louis Gagno
Duval County small business owners will have another opportunity to apply for $2,000 in COVID-19 relief from the city starting Dec. 18.
Jacksonville’s Small Business Relief Program will provide a third round of grant funding to 875 applicants, according to a city news release.
The application will be available at myjax.custhelp.com at 9 a.m.
City Council authorized another $1.77 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act money for the program at its Dec. 8 meeting. The funds will be granted first-come, first-served.
The program, initially approved in May, originally allocated $9 million to 4,500 small businesses through prepaid debit cards to brick-and-mortar businesses, sole proprietors and 1099 contract workers.
By Shawn Patrick
Dec 16, 2020
Sadly the arts and entertainment industries have been some of the hardest hit during the pandemic. People in the professions now have access to a little help in Colorado, though.
According to a press release:
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) today announced it is accepting applications for the Colorado Arts Relief Fund for Individuals and the Colorado Arts Relief Fund for Business and Organizations. The two funds are made possible by a General Assembly funding initiative passed during the Colorado Legislature’s December special session. Online applications will be accepted through 4:00 PM MT on January 8, 2021 on the grant portal.
Jacksonville providing another round of money for small businesses affected by pandemic
Third round of Small Business Relief Program begins Friday morning
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This round will start at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 18.
The program offers financial support to those who have lost revenue due to the impact of the pandemic, as well as encourage approved businesses to retain their employees.
“When we established this program in June, we committed to getting funds in the hands of as many business owners as possible. That commitment has not changed,” said Mayor Lenny Curry. “With this $1.7 million, we will continue to support our citizens on the path to economic recovery, doing our part to keep businesses open and people working.”
Another round of funds will be dispersed starting Friday. Author: First Coast News Staff Published: 2:41 PM EST December 16, 2020 Updated: 6:44 PM EST December 16, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla The City of Jacksonville will provide another round of funds for businesses affected by the pandemic through its Small Business Relief Program.
The funds will be dispersed starting Friday, Dec. 18, at 9 a.m.
Along with providing financial support to those who lost revenue due to the impact of COVID-19, the Small Business Relief Program was created to encourage approved businesses to keep their employees.
“When we established this program in June, we committed to getting funds in the hands of as many business owners as possible. That commitment has not changed,” said Mayor Lenny Curry. “With this $1.7 million, we will continue to support our citizens on the path to economic recovery, doing our part to keep businesses open and people wor