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*The press release sent out yesterday had the
incorrect number for the Resource Center. The correct number is
(216) 452-9714.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH – In response to COVID-19, Cuyahoga County, in
partnership with the Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI)
and other partners, has launched a Small Business Resource Center.
The Small Business Resource Call Center and Website will provide
business technical assistance and information about financial
resources to assist small businesses in our community and help them
navigate resources during these economically difficult times.
“I am truly devastated by the impact the coronavirus is having on
our residents and local businesses,” said County Executive Armond
Budish. “We want to help local businesses understand the resources
and assistance available to them. This Call Center will help our
businesses navigate to the resources they so desperately need.”
The Small Business Resource Center website is www.cuyahogacounty.us/helpforbusiness.
The Small Business Resource Center Call Center can be accessed from
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at (216) 452–9714. Businesses can
access live agents who will help them with the following services:
Assistance with applying for the Small Business Administration (SBA)
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for loans up to $2 Million
Business Consulting and General Assistance
Information about Financial Assistance and Services
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Application Assistance to navigate
the system
Strategies for Retaining and Retraining Employees
Call Center agents will first direct business owners, when
appropriate, to the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster
Relief Program to help them navigate the application process for an
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). SBA is also offering other
benefits such as the Paycheck Protection Program and Emergency
Advance Grants. For detailed information on SBA programs for the
coronavirus, visit www.sba.gov/coronavirus and for information on
all federal programs, visit www.usa.gov/coronavirus.
“At ECDI we know small businesses are the backbone to our economy.
Today, Ohio’s small business community faces a once in a generation
existential crisis as a result of the COVID-19 National Disaster.
ECDI is committed to taking bold action to help Ohio small
businesses through a multi-phase response that will utilize multiple
tools to address the challenges of small businesses as we move
forward through the crisis,” said Inna Kinney, ECDI Founder & CEO.
“Through this critical partnership with Cuyahoga County, ECDI is
able to convene all partners to help businesses navigate the federal
and local resources, and allow ECDI staff to provide ongoing
technical assistance and access to capital through ECDI’s Recovery
Loan product. ECDI is grateful for the leadership and partnership of
County Executive Armond Budish and the entire Cuyahoga County
Development team.”
Contact the Small Business Resource Call Center or visit the
County’s Coronavirus Business Resources website for business support
today. |
