Washington, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a press call on June 16 to share updates on the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Program and the Agency’s outreach efforts to encourage small businesses to apply for remaining funding through the Targeted EIDL Advance and Supplemental Targeted Advance programs. These Programs are a big boost for small businesses getting back on track. SBA officials will take questions and information from this call should be attributed by press on-background. Acceptance of this invitation means you agree to the terms of the background call. Press must RSVP to receive the call link.
WHO:
Alejandro Contreras, SBA Director of Preparedness, Communication and Coordination, Office of Disaster Assistance
WHAT:
Press call to share updates on the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Program and share renewed outreach efforts for the Targeted EIDL Advance and Supplemental Targeted Advance Programs.
WHEN:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. EST
WHERE:
The Microsoft Teams link will be sent to press that RSVP prior to the call.
To RSVP:
Please email Press_Office@SBA.gov with EIDL Press Briefing RSVP in the subject line and your name and outlet in the body.
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About Economic Injury Disaster Loans
In response to COVID-19, small business owners, including agricultural businesses, and nonprofit organizations in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories can apply for the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). The purpose of EIDL is for small businesses to meet financial obligations and operating expenses that could have been met had the disaster not occurred.
About 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.