To put it plainly, COVID-19 is screwing over many people. Companies are going under. People are losing their jobs. We’re all stuck inside. We’re wearing masks everywhere we go. It all can seem so defeating. The government is working to provide Americans with resources so we can weather the storm. I spoke with Jamye Pritchett Solorzano of the SBA about programs and resource partners available to small businesses, independent contractors, and the self employed to get through these tough times.

PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp

ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN (EIDL): https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/economic-injury-disaster-loan-emergency-advance

SBA EXPRESS BRIDGE LOANS: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/sba-express-bridge-loans

SBA DEBT RELIEF: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/sba-debt-relief


PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS (San Diego centered, but I'm sure they can direct you to your local org):

San Diego SCORE Chapter 0140 
(858) 283-1100 [email protected]
http://www.sandiego.score.org
 
San Diego and Imperial Women's Business Center (WBC) 
(619) 216-6719 [email protected]
www.sandiegowbc.org

SOCAL VBOC - Veterans Business Outreach Center
(760) 795-8739 [email protected]
http://www.socalvboc.org/ 

South San Diego SBDC
(Net.) (619) 482-6388 (SSD) (619) 482-6391 
(Net.) [email protected] (SSD) [email protected] 
(Net.) https://www.sdivsbdc.org/ (SSD)  www.sandiegosbdc.org

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