Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan & Restaurant Revitalization Fund Info Sessions
Sesiones Informativas, Programa de Protección de Pago (PPP) y Subvenciones del Fondo de Revitalización Restaurantes (RRF)
January - May 31, 2021 - Register for information sessions and help below.
enero - 31 de mayo 2021 - Regístrese en línea
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Ongoing | English / Español | HOST: Mill Cities Community Investments (MCCI) Learn about the newest round of the PPP, recent changes to PPP eligibility, and how to prepare and complete a loan application. Aprenda sobre la nueva ronda del Programa de Protección de Pago (PPP por sus siglas en inglés) y cómo preparar una solicitud completa. Register Online at | Regístrese en línea en:
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DATES | TIME | LANGUAGES | REGISTRATION LINK & INFO (REGISTRESE) |
Wed., May 5 - Fri., May 7 El miercoles el 5 de mayo - el viernes el 7 de mayo | 9 am - 11 am & 2 pm - 4 pm | English / Español / 中文 / Tiếng Việt / and other languages | For Restaurants and food-related businesses: Sign up for help with your RRF application and for office hours on MEPPPAI’s site here: https://bit.ly/equitablerestaurantgrantHome |
Past Community Webinars & Resources
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English / Español / 中文 / Tiếng Việt / and other languages | For Restaurants and food-related businesses: Videos on Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Grants - Information Sessions (in English) here. Sign up for help with your RRF application and for office hours on MEPPPAI’s site here: https://bit.ly/equitablerestaurantgrantHome
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Saturday 5/1
| 9 am - 6 pm Workshops every 2 hours, on the hour | English / español / 中文 | PPP in One Day In workshops, we will cover recent changes to the PPP, including expanded eligibility, the simplified loan forgiveness process, and the alternative formula to calculate the loan amount to request. Visit bit.ly/equitablePPPHome for resources. |
Mondays in April | 6 pm | English / Español | Host: LEAF PPP Strategy and Solutions Sessions -- Have tough PPP application questions? Sign up below: April 12 - en español April 26 - en español |
Friday 4/30 | 9 am - 10:30 am | Cantonese Speakers | RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND (RRF) GRANTS This is a collaboration with Doug Ling from LISC Boston to share info regarding SBA's Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The SBA Massachusetts District Office in collaboration with Boston Chinatown Main Street is putting together an information session for restaurant owners and other eligible businesses (bars, food carts, food trucks, caterers, and more) - to provide an overview of the Restaurant Revitalization Funding Program. Please join us to find out about eligibility, how to prepare for your application and to get the latest updates from the SBA. |
Wednesday, 4/28 | 2 pm - 3:30 pm | Mandarin Speakers | RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND (RRF) GRANTS HOST: US Small Business Administration (SBA), Massachusetts District Office This is a collaboration with Quincy Asian Resources Inc. to share info regarding SBA's Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The SBA Massachusetts District Office in collaboration with Quincy Asian Resources Inc. are putting together an information session for restaurant owners and other eligible businesses (bars, food carts, food trucks, caterers, and more) - to provide an overview of the Restaurant Revitalization Funding Program. Please join us to find out about eligibility, how to prepare for your application and to get the latest updates from the SBA. |
Tuesday, 4/13 | 6 pm | Host: CommonWealth Kitchen, the City of Boston, & Rethink Restaurants Topic: Can I Really Trust My Accountant? Getting the most out of your numbers and ten common accounting pitfalls. | |
Monday, 4/12 | 3 pm | Việt | HOST: US Small Business Administration (SBA) |
Thursday, 4/8 | 9 am - 10:15 am | English & Español | HOST: Hispanic American Institute Sobre los fondos federales disponibles para ayudar restaurantes bajo la nueva ley federal. Empresas minoritarias tienen la primera prioridad |
Wednesday, 4/7 | 2 pm | 中文 | HOST: US Small Business Administration (SBA) |
Saturday, 3/13 Sábado 13 de marzo | 9 am - 12 pm & 3 pm - 6 pm | Español | The Paycheck Protection Program - En Espanol Aún no es demasiado tarde para mantener a flote tu negocio. Obtén ayuda gratuita con el PPP -- Espacio limitado: 12 por sesión Para registrarse, favor de llamar a Janin Duran al 978-590-7953 O regístrese en línea en https://tinyurl.com/PPPespanol Hosted by the MEPPPAI |
Thursday, 3/11 | 9 am - 10:15 am | English / español | HOST: Hispanic American Institute & Eastern Bank Restaurando Nuestros Negocios: PPP Versión 2
Hosts: Alberto Vasallo III, El Mundo Boston; Nader Acevedo, Hispanic-American Inst.; Alberto Calvo, Stop & Compare Supermarkets Panelists: Robert H. Nelson, MA State Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration; Jorge Andrade, Vice President of Business Banking for Eastern Bank; Dahiana Duarte, Vice President and Product Development Manager for Eastern Labs; Monica Quintal, Assistant Vice President, Personal and Commercial Sales Executive for Eastern Insurance; Carlos Hernandez, Lender Relations Specialist for the Massachusetts District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA); Frances Martinez, President CEO of North Shore Latino Business Association (NSLBA). |
Thursday, 3/11 | 5 pm - 6:30 pm | English | HOST: US SBA DON'T GO AT IT SOLO: Revisions to PPP Loan Amount Calculations |
Tuesday, 3/9 | 10 am - 11:30 am | English | HOST: US SBA |
Tuesday, 3/9 | 5:00 pm | English | HOST: Center for Women in Enterprise (CWE) Eastern MA If you thought you weren’t eligible for a PPP, think again (the odds are overwhelming that you qualify)! If you don’t want to worry about paying back a loan, the PPP is for you (it is a “grant in loan’s clothing")! Join us and learn how you, too, can take advantage of this limited-time funding opportunity. |
Saturday 3/6 sabado | 9 am - 6 pm Workshops every 2 hours, on the hour | English / español / 中文 | PPP in One Day In workshops, we will cover recent changes to the PPP, including expanded eligibility, the simplified loan forgiveness process, and the alternative formula to calculate the loan amount to request. Visit bit.ly/equitablePPPHome for resources. |
Fri. & Sat. 3/5 - 3/6 | Haitian Creole | HOST: U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce PPP Loan Application Clinic Schedule your FREE appointment Now! Space is limited! | |
Wednesday 3/3 miercoles | 6 pm - 7 pm | Español | HOST: La Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA)Nuevos cambios en el Programa de Préstamos PPP Seminario web Participe en un seminario web en español sobre los cambios más recientes en el nuevo Programa de Protección de Pago (PPP). Los prestatarios deben solicitar un préstamo PPP antes de la fecha límite legal del 31 de marzo, sujeto a la disponibilidad de financiamiento. Spanish Language Webinar: March 3 New Changes to the PPP Loan Program |
Tuesday 3/2 martes | 10 am - 11 am | English | HOST: Massachusetts SBA & MSBDC This workshop will review how to apply for forgiveness under the PPP. Specific areas discussed will include: Deadlines and timelines, Required documentation, How the Funds were Expended (The 60/40 Rule), Coverage Periods, How to Calculate Payroll Costs, Upcoming Deadlines Presented by Rosa Di Virgilio Taormina, MSBDC Business Advisor - CARES Act |
Monday 3/1 lunes | 7:30 pm | English | HOST: TD Bank Information Session on the PPP, PPP Forgiveness, Small Business Grants. |
Thursday 2/24 jueves | 11 am | English | HOST: Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) Join BECMA for a PPP Loan Info Session for the Black Business Community at 11AM. Discussion takeaways include: Successfully navigating emergency relief efforts like PPP; Updates on the Biden/Harris Administration's changes to the PPP program; Grant opportunities to sustain your business; and Resources to prepare your business for post-pandemic recovery |
Monday 2/19 lunes | English | SBA Massachusetts Black History Month Roundtable HOSTS: SBA Massachusetts District Office and Senator Ed Markey | |
Thursday 1/28 jueves | 3:30 pm | English | PPP Round 2: Get Your Questions Answered Discussion includes: PPP reauthorization and important changes, advance grants through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), SBA Debt Relief Program, Additional policies and resources for small businesses, Question and answer session |
Monday 1/25 lunes | 9 am | English | HOST: SBA's Massachusetts Office An overview of all of the new relief programs available through the recently passed Consolidated Appropriations Act, including: PPP, Expanded Eligible Expenses, Shuttered Venues Operators Grant, Repeal of EIDL Advance Reduction, Debt Relief Program, and more. |
PPP in One Day is hosted by MEPPPAI | PPP IN ONE DAY PPP in One Day is back! Sign up for workshops, where we will cover recent changes to the PPP including:
Morning and afternoon sessions, small group Q&A, and one-on-one technical assistance will be available. Spanish (español) and Chinese (中文) interpreters provided. PPP in One Day is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Lo invitamos a participar en el seminario PPP-in-UN-DIA. Esta Iniciativa de Acceso Equitativo a PPP de Massachusetts (MEPPPAI) está organizando estos seminarios para propietarios de pequeñas empresas y organizaciones sin fines de lucro para responder a todas sus preguntas sobre el Programa Federal de Protección de Cheques de Pago (PPP). Habrá sesiones de mañana y tarde disponibles. Los talleres comienzan cada 2 horas a lo largo del día para adaptarse a su horario. |
PPP in One Day is hosted by MEPPPAI | PPP IN ONE DAY Sign up for workshops, where we will cover recent changes to the PPP including:
Morning and afternoon sessions, small group Q&A, and one-on-one technical assistance will be available. Spanish (Español) and Chinese (中文) interpreters provided. PPP in One Day is free and open to the public. Registration is required. |
This program is sponsored by:
Small Business Strong is partnering with LISC Boston and the MEPPPAI on this campaign to extend and leverage the initiative’s collective capacity and helping more businesses access forgivable PPP loans.