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  • New York governor signs bill setting forth eviction and foreclosure protections for small businesses

    State Issues

    On March 9, the New York governor signed the COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of 2021 (S471A/A3207), which sets forth eviction and foreclosure protections for small businesses. Among other things, the act prohibits removal of a commercial tenant prior to May 1, 2021, except by eviction proceedings.  The act also prohibits the initiation of eviction proceedings until May 1, 2021 and stays pending eviction proceedings for a certain period of time depending on whether an eviction warrant or judgment of possession or ejectment has been issued. The act further requires landlords to provide certain pre-eviction notices. The press release notes that the act builds on prior state moratoriums on residential and commercial evictions.

    State Issues Covid-19 New York Mortgages Evictions Foreclosure Small Business

  • Virginia governor announces expansion of grant program for small businesses, nonprofits

    State Issues

    On September 21, the Virginia governor announced the expansion of the Rebuild VA, the $70 million economic recovery fund for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by Covid-19. As a result of the expanded eligibility requirements, businesses that received funding from the federal CARES Act and supply chain partners of businesses whose normal operations were impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic will be eligible to receive grants of up to $10,000. The Rebuild VA funding may be used for, among other things, payroll support, employee salaries, and mortgage payments, rent, and utilities. The announcement provides additional information regarding eligibility for the grants.

    State Issues Covid-19 Virginia Small Business CARES Act Mortgages

  • Maine governor launches grant program for small businesses and nonprofits

    State Issues

    On August 20, the Maine governor launched a $200 million economic grant program to assist Maine small businesses and nonprofits. To qualify for a grant, a business or nonprofit must demonstrate financial relief need due to Covid-19 impacts or a related public health response. Additionally, the business or organization must meet eligibility requirements, including having “significant operations” in Maine and being current and in good standing with certain tax filings through July 31, 2020. Grants may be used to cover expenses including, payroll costs and expenses, rent or mortgage payments for business facilities, and utilities payments. The application period begins on August 21, 2020, and runs through September 2, 2020. Awards will be made in early October. Additional information about the program can be found on the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development’s website.

    State Issues Covid-19 Maine Small Business Mortgages

  • Alaska governor proposes expanded eligibility for small business funding

    State Issues

    On August 20, the Alaska governor announced that he proposed modifications to the AK CARES Grant Program to expand eligibility for applicants. The program provides funding for Alaska small businesses. Under the current program, applicants are restricted from applying if they received more than $5,000 in other federal assistance or if the business is a source of secondary income. The changes would lift the $5,000 restriction and restriction on secondary income businesses. Restrictions requiring that businesses be Alaska-based or have no more than 50 employees remain in place, but may be subject to review in the future. Absent earlier action, these changes will take effect in 45 days.

    State Issues Covid-19 Alaska Small Business

  • Pennsylvania governor announces disbursal of small business grants, opening of second funding round

    State Issues

    On August 10, the Pennsylvania governor announced that $96 million in state grants have been awarded to small businesses impacted by Covid-19 through the Covid-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance fund. The announcement notes that the second and final round of funding has opened and will run through August 28. Eligible applicants that did not receive funding in the first round do not need to reapply and will be considered in the second round. The grants may be used to cover operating expenses during the shutdown and transition to re-opening, including for technical assistance and training related to the stabilization and reopening of businesses.

    State Issues Covid-19 Pennsylvania Small Business Lending Small Business

  • New York announces New York Forward Loan Fund for small businesses, nonprofits, and small landlords

    State Issues

    New York has announced the creation of the New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF), a new state-based loan program to support small businesses, nonprofits, and small landlords (buildings with 50 units or less) in New York as they reopen from Covid-19-related shutdowns. The NYFLF is intended to provide working capital for upfront expenses related to complying with operational guidelines, such as inventory, marketing, and refitting for new social distancing guidelines. The loans will be available to individuals who did not receive a loan from either the U.S. Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program or the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Covid-19 in 2020. The NYFLF loans are interest bearing, are not forgivable, and must be repaid over a five-year term. Pre-applications for the program are being accepted.

    State Issues Covid-19 New York Small Business SBA

  • New York regulator updates Covid-19 resource page for consumers and small businesses

    State Issues

    The New York Department of Financial Services has updated its resource page providing information for consumers and small businesses relating to Covid-19. The resource page provides information on, among other things, deferrals of insurance premium payments, the federal CARES Act legislation, and essential businesses guidance and FAQs.

    State Issues Covid-19 New York Consumer Finance Small Business CARES Act

  • Idaho establishes Idaho Rebound cash grants for small businesses

    State Issues

    On May 5, the Idaho governor issued an executive order establishing Idaho Rebound cash grants for Idaho-domiciled small businesses. Among other things, businesses eligible for the grants must have had between 1 and 50 employees as of February 15, 2020; have suffered a qualified business interruption; and not have received a Paycheck Protection Program loan or an Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance, or received less than $10,000 in such funds.

    State Issues Covid-19 Idaho Small Business SBA

  • SEC releases agenda for Small Business Capital Formation Committee meeting

    Federal Issues

    On April 28, the SEC released the agenda for the May 8, 2020, meeting of its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, which will be hosted via video conference. The committee will discuss the capital formation proposal and how small businesses are coping with Covid-19, among other topics.

    Federal Issues Covid-19 SEC Small Business

  • Ohio governor calls for moratorium on small business evictions

    State Issues

    On April 1, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order calling for a moratorium on small business evictions and foreclosures as part of the state’s Covid-19 emergency measures. The order requests that landlords suspend rent payments and evictions for financially distressed small businesses for a period of at least 90 days. DeWine also requested forbearance for commercial real estate borrowers in the state for the same duration.  The order also notes that the Supreme Court of Ohio provided guidance to local courts to temporarily continue the execution of foreclosure judgments, eviction filings, eviction proceedings, and scheduled move-outs.

    State Issues Covid-19 Ohio Small Business Foreclosure Mortgages

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