Financial Resources Webinar
: Join the Office of Economic Development and Kauai Chamber to learn about financial resources available for your business, including the Paycheck Protection Program and the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant. The free webinar will include presentations from the Small Business Administration, the Minority Business Development Agency and Kauai Government Employees Federal Credit Union. There will also be a question and answer session with the panelists.
Read articlePaycheck 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.
Read articleShuttered 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.
Read articleRent Assistance and Mediation Program
Catholic Charities Hawaii and the State of Hawaii announced today the launch of a new rent relief program that will begin accepting applications next week.
Read articleGovernor Ige approves Mayor Kawakami’s rules on inter-island travel
Gov. Ige signed Mayor Kawakami’s Amended Emergency Rule 23, allowing inter-island travelers who have been in the State of Hawai‘i for more than three days to participate in the Safe Travels PreTravel Testing Program for quarantine exemptions.
Read articleKaua‘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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