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Paycheck Protection Program

The Small Business Administration is launching a new round of the Paycheck Protection Program. This program provides forgivable loans to businesses that experienced a loss of revenue of at least 25%. Small businesses with 300 or fewer employees are eligible to apply. The PPP loans can be used to cover payroll and other eligible expenses.

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Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

The Small Business Administration is launching a new round of the Paycheck Protection Program. This program provides forgivable loans to businesses that experienced a loss of revenue of at least 25%. Small businesses with 300 or fewer employees are eligible to apply. The PPP loans can be used to cover payroll and other eligible expenses.

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Kaua‘i “resort bubble” program approved

On December 30th, Governor Ige announced his approval of Mayor Kawakami's request to implement a pre and post-travel testing program for visitors who stay in "resort bubbles" on Kauai. This rule change goes into effect January 5th. You can read the press release below for more information.

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New Federal Stimulus Signed

On Dec 27th, President Trump signed the most recent federal stimulus package. The $900 billion dollar stimulus package does not include direct funding to the County, but there is significant help to residents impacted by the pandemic. Some of the benefits in the stimulus package include: $600 direct cash payments for individuals (eligibility is limited…

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Innovation Grants Request for Proposals

The County of Kauai’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is requesting proposals for its Innovation Grant for Fiscal Year 2020-21. OED will be accepting applications for innovative projects to generate short-term and long-term economic growth and diversification on Kauai. The intent of the grant is to support new programs or projects that advance innovation by identifying and solving local problems in the areas of small business, technology, transportation, agriculture, local manufacturing, circular economy and tourism in Kauai County.

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