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Free COVID-19 testing

The County of Kaua‘i shared the following press release on 2/12/21, announcing the availability of free COVID-19 testing: Free COVID-19 testing now available on Kaua‘i LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami announced that the County of Kaua‘i, in partnership with the Kaua‘i District Health Office, is now providing free COVID-19 testing weekdays in Līhuʻe…

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Hawaii Remote Work Pilot Project

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) announced the launch of a Hawaii Remote Work Pilot Project. For more information on the program, read the press release below.  HAWAII REMOTE WORK PILOT PROJECT – REMOTE READY HAWAII Posted on Feb 11, 2021 in News For…

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Public Comment on Consider.it

The Office of Economic Development recently received proposals for the 2021 Innovation Grants. The intent of the Innovation Grants is to support new projects that use innovative approaches to solve local problems. As part of the review process, the Office of Economic Development is inviting the public to view the proposals and provide feedback. This…

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EIDL Advance

Targeted EIDL Advance Businesses and nonprofit organizations that received the EIDL Advance in 2020 but did not receive the full $10K advance may be eligible to receive additional grant funds through the Targeted EIDL Advance in 2021. If this applies to your business or nonprofit organization, we encourage you to monitor your email for communication…

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Upcoming Business Events

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.

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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.

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Paycheck 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.

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Shuttered 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.

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