Mar19Thu

SBA Funds Available to PA Companies

News from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED): Governor Tom Wolf’s request to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a disaster declaration was granted for all 67 counties in the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania businesses economically affected by COVID-19 are now eligible for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans and may apply through the SBA loan portal.

Small businesses unable to secure a loan elsewhere are eligible to apply for credit of up to $2 million at a 3.75% interest rate and nonprofit organizations at 2.75% for a timeframe of up to 30 years (all individually negotiated). Loans are for operating capital such as payroll and fixed debts that are unable to be paid due to the impact of COVID-19. For more specific information, contact your local SBA office.
Mar19Thu

Member Highlight: Caroline Kneafsey

I am Caroline Kneafsey based in the Philadelphia area and happy to support the Irish Chamber business community with advice or test calls whatever is needed while people determine their business strategy as I work for Kinly and have been in the collaboration business for over 20 years.

Kinly is a global collaboration provider with offices throughout Europe, Asia and North America. In light of what is happening with the Covid-19  we are offering one free month Pexip by Kinly solutions. We are vendor agnostic so can support multiple different solutions so can share options that are being done by Microsoft, Cisco or Zoom as well.

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Mar19Thu

COVID-19 Resources in Pennsylvania

To help make the public aware of COVID-19 preparedness and procedures, the Wolf Administration has created a library of free outreach materials for businesses, organizations and anyone interested in displaying important messaging on COVID-19.

The materials are available at PAcast.