Last Thursday, Congress passed what is being referred to as "CARES 3.5". The bill provides for $310B in Paycheck Protection Program Loans and $60B for EIDL loans and grants. Also on Friday, the Bank of North Dakota announced two new programs to provide assistance to North Dakota employers! Finally - we are talking about ND Smart Restart! Join us for a special Business Briefing to hear updates on the recently refunded PPP and EIDL, as well as a special presentation from the Bank of North Dakota to review two new emergency business financing options, an update from Job Service and finally - an update on ND Smart Restart!
April 30 | 11:00 Call: *Special* Business Briefing - ND Smart Restart Guidelines; NEW funding for EIDL/PPP; and NEW financial support available through BND!
AGENDA
Welcome
Michelle Kommer, Commissioner, ND Department of Commerce
Congressional Delegation Remarks
ND Restart!
Michelle Kommer, Commissioner, ND Department of Commerce
CARES Act - PPP and EIDL refunding & FAQ's
Al Haut, U.S. Small Business Administration District Director
Bank of North Dakota - New Emergency Financing
Eric Hardmeyer- President & CEO, Bank of North Dakota
Unemployment Insurance updates
Bryan Klipfel, Executive Director, Job Service ND and Workforce Safety Insurance
Insurance Updates
Jon Godfread, Commissioner, ND Insurance Department
Closing Remarks
Arik Spencer, President & CEO at Greater North Dakota Chamber
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