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We just received the notice below from the SBA that they are offering an important webinar about the new Shuttered Venue Operator Grant this Thursday.

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program webinar – THIS WEEK – THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 – 
  • Register today Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Webinar Registration, Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite
  • The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act signed into law on December 27, 2020 includes $15 billion in grants to operators of shuttered venues, to be administered by the Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Assistance. Of this amount, at least $2 billion is reserved for applicants with up to 50 full-time employees.
  • Are you a theatrical producer, talent representative, venue promoter or do you operate a live venue, live performing arts organization, movie house or cultural institution and have been impacted by COVID-19? Register for SBA’s webinar on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 3 p.m. ET, for a preliminary overview of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program included in the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act. Eligible organizations with a reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have the opportunity to receive up to a $10 million grant under the program. This webinar will provide introductory information about the grants, who can apply, how potential organizations can prepare, and additional details re: eligibility and applications. 
  • Register today Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Webinar Registration, Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite
 

As soon as we have more information from the SBA, we will send it out. Contact Nathan Reiff on our team if you need help with any COVID-related stabilization and recovery help for your business; [email protected] or 406-403-4937.
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Hungry to Grow the Great Falls region

Mission
Grow and diversify the Great Falls regional economy.
Create higher wage career opportunities.
Improve market competitiveness.                
 
The first economic development organization in the Rocky Mountain West to earn accreditation from the International Economic Development Council.

GFDA is a certified Community Development Financial Institution and a 501(c)3 charitable organization. High Plains Financial is a certified Community Development Corporation that offers SBA 504 loans statewide. GFDA and High Plains Financial are Equal Opportunity Employers and Lenders.

GFDA is proud to host a Montana Small Business Development Center, a Montana Procurement Technical Assistance Center, and a Montana Food & Ag Development Center. We are also proud to provide office space for the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center of MSU.

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