Expansion of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The federal CARES Act expanded unemployment insurance benefits nationwide, giving access to sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed workers. The Maryland Department of Labor is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Labor to create new IT systems, modify the current platforms, and train staff in order to implement these new programs. Maryland will provide all three expanded unemployment programs: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation. Upon availability, benefits will be paid back to the earliest date of eligibility. Please use the link below to monitor progress as these programs come online, and sign up to receive an email update when filing opens for PUA benefits. Maryland Division of Unemployment Insurance
SBA Daily Calls & Webinars
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is conducting daily webinars and conference calls to help small business owners understand and apply for the coronavirus relief options. The SBA offers these programs: Paycheck Protection Program, EIDL Loan Advance, SBA Express Bridge Loan, SBA Debt Relief.
How to Access Federal & Prince George's County Business Relief Funding
To join, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8605226545.
Small Business Administration Resource Partners
The SBA works with a number of local partners to counsel, mentor, and train small businesses.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) - A network of centers that provide counseling and training to help small business owners start, grow and expand their business. Find a Small Business Development Center.
SCORE - Volunteer business counselors, advisors, and mentors who offer individual free to low cost counseling throughout the U.S. and its territories. Find a SCORE mentor.
Veteran's Business Outreach Center (VBOC) - Designed to provide entrepreneurial development services and referrals for eligible veterans owning or considering starting a small business. Find a Veteran's Business Outreach Center.
Women's Business Center (WBC) - WBCs provide free to low cost counseling and training and focus on women who want to start, grow and expand their small business. Find a Women's Business Center.
Maryland Small Business Development Center Webinar Schedule
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