Hi my friend,

It's been a while since you have heard from me and like you too, I have been trying to safely navigate my way through the Covid-19 Pandemic.  I have been thinking of the Barber and Beauty Professionals of Texas as well as those across the nation and my hope has been that everyone has maintained their business by seeking pandemic relief made available by the Small Business Administration.

On Thursday, September 8th, 2021, the Small Business Administration announced improvements to its COVID-19 disaster loan program in an effort to help more small businesses access financial support from the government as the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to trip up business operations nationwide.

For one, the SBA is raising loan limits in its Economic Injury Disaster Loan program — low-interest loans to be paid back over 30 years — from $500,000 to $2 million. Funds may be used for any operating expenses, including purchasing equipment and making payments on debt.

I will be hosting a webinar within the up coming weeks with the SBA's Region VI Director, Herbert Austin.  Region VI - Serves the states of  Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.  There will be a $20.00 webinar registration fee and space will be limited.  I want to encourage you to have your 2019 - 2020 tax records completed and think about any questions that you may want to submit.  The next petition update that you will receive from me will list the dates and registration information. This information will also be posted on my social media pages which are listed below.   

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NOTE: Click the link to review the latest SBA updated EIDL funding report.

https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2021-09/COVID-19%20EIDL%20TA%20STA_09.02.2021_Public-508.pdf

Kind regards ~ Sharla Wooten