Virtual Town Hall Will Guide Small Businesses, Nonprofits Through Aid Process

The Hawai‘i Business Consultancy and several partners are hosting a Small Business Virtual Town Hall Meeting to provide relief information to small businesses and nonprofits in Hawai‘i that are coping with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It will convene Monday, April 6, at 1 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time. Those interested may register online.

A dozen agencies and individuals will explain a wide variety of support programs for small businesses and nonprofits, including:

• Dr. Eugene Tian, Hawai‘i Chief Economist, who will speak on the overall economic impact of COVID-19
• The US Small Business Administration (SBA), which will share important financial resources contained in the new CARES ACT, particularly SBA Disaster Loan Programs and instructions on applications.

PARTICIPATING AGENCIES

• US Small Business Administration (SBA)
• Department of Business, Economic Development, & Tourism (DBEDT)
• Hawai‘i Technology Development Corporation (HTDC)
• Hawai‘i Economic Association (HEA)
• Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
• Pacific Islands Small Business Development Center Network (PISBDCN)
• US Commercial Service (USCS)
• Hawai‘i Pacific Export Council (HPEC)
• Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO)