 Friday April 24, 2020 | Louisville KY.
COVID19 Updates and News
+ Jewish Family & Career Services to offer Micro-Business Bridge Loans
The Navigate Enterprise Center at Jewish Family Career Services (JFCS) is offering a new Micro-Business Bridge Loan, funded by Metro Louisville, to assist owners in covering immediate business needs so they can effectively assess and plan for the future.
Loans are up to $3,000 with zero percent interest on a six-month grace period before first payment is due. Sole proprietors and businesses open for at least six months that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19, with fewer than five employees where the owner’s household income is at or less than 80 percent AMI are eligible.
JFCS Navigate Enterprise Center will also assist with navigating resources and creating strategy plans for the long-term.
Please contact navigateinfo@jfcslouisville.org or 502-452-6341, x155
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+ Small Businesses are Getting a Second Shot at the Paycheck Protection Program
The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act was signed into law on April 24, 2020, and appropriates additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Grants. The U.S. Small Business Administration will resume accepting applications for the Paycheck Protection Program on Monday, April 27, at 10:30 a.m. from approved lenders. Contact your bank or lender for more information about how to apply.
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+ Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Helps Better Understand “The Public Charge Rule”
There are many misunderstandings about the rule that may keep vulnerable Kentuckians from seeking help even if they are in the United States lawfully, are eligible for assistance and their immigration status would not be affected by getting assistance.
For uncertainties or complicated cases, service providers should encourage individuals to see an immigration attorney.
Here is what you need to know: Learn More
+ Planning to Reopen Your Business? Check Out What to Include When Submitting Your Plan
Businesses and associations are encouraged to submit ideas for reopening that discuss possible strategies and challenges that their business or sector will face in safely reopening. The proposals will aid the Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Department for Public Health in evaluating at what point different types of businesses may reopen safely.
A proposal is not required to reopen, but businesses should prepare for reopening by familiarizing themselves with CDC guidance on providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees, adequate access to hand sanitizer and disinfectant, and minimal direct contact between employees and the public. Reopening plans can be submitted online at: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/TeamKentucky/ReopenKY or through email at HealthyAtWork@ky.gov.
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+ ABIC, NPNA & Telemundo Host Digital Forum for Hispanic Community Affected by COVID-19
As America continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic that has claimed thousands of lives and left an unprecedented number of positive cases across the nation, the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) and National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) have partnered with Telemundo stations in New England, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. to provide expert advice for the Hispanic community through the digital forum in Spanish: “Apoyando a Nuestra Comunidad” (Supporting our Community). Forum available in Spanish
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+ Letter From JCPS to Parents and Families
After receiving guidance from Governor Andy Beshear and Kentucky’s Interim Education Commissioner, JCPS will not have in-person classes for the remainder of the school year. This means students will complete the rest of their coursework for this school year through Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI).
Here is what you need to know: Letter in English | Carta en Español
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