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Governor Larry Hogan announced that Maryland has allocated more than $175 million to assist small businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak. Up to $130 million in new funding, through the Maryland Department of Commerce, will help support new loan and grant programs as well as manufacturers, and $7 million in funding through the Maryland Department of Labor is designed to help small businesses retain their workforce.
“It is our top priority to support our business community as much as we can during this difficult time,” said Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly M. Schulz. “We have heard from hundreds of businesses about their greatest need right now which is working capital, and designed these programs to have the most significant impact possible.”
This assistance comes in addition to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), for which Maryland received the designation last week. The program provides low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses impacted by the Coronavirus and will help alleviate financial strain and allow businesses to pay bills, payroll, and accounts payable, with long-term payments stretching up to 30 years. Small businesses and private non-profit organizations can apply directly to the SBA for financial assistance at this link.
For additional business resources available during the COVID-19 outbreak, please visit businessexpress.maryland.gov/coronavirus.
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Restaurants are Still Open for Pickup & Delivery
Following state and federal guidelines, restaurants are still open for curbside pickup and delivery. There’s a national push for “#TakeoutTuesdays” and “#CarryOutWednesdays” to support our colleagues in the restaurant industry while treating yourself to a bit of normalcy, but don’t wait a week. Every day is a great day for takeout. For a list of Maryland eateries still providing delicious bright spots in these trying times, follow this link to VisitMaryland.org’s restaurant carry-out and delivery page.
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You Can Still Walk the Virtual Red Carpet at the Annapolis Film Festival
This weekend’s Annapolis Film Festival is still on and coming to a living room near you! Continuing their tradition of innovation and adhering to their mission of bringing new and exciting films to the community, the 2020 Annapolis Film Festival is going online with more than 70 films as well as Q&As recorded live. And through their new online distribution channel, the festival will be able to continue creating community film events online and into the future! To buy tickets and be a part of the 8th Annual Annapolis Film Festival, follow this link.
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Keep Up with the Latest Tourism and Film Industry News through OTD’s Social Media Pages
It’s never easy running a business, and in this time of uncertainty, it can be especially trying. That is why OTD is here, doing our best to keep up with the latest information in a daily shifting environment. For the most up-to-date information we’ve got, follow OTD’s social media platforms at “TravelMD” on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Let us help you stay informed and stay safe.
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