Lt. Governor McKee    ltgov20@gmail.com   401-465-6204
​Small Business COVID-19 Panels (listen/watch past conference call panels and view past agendas - links below)
Lt Governor McKee is holding small business conferences 
Tuesdays and Fridays at 12 Noon to 1PM until further notice. 
New  ways to participate: 

Facebook Live: listen, watch, & comment in real time
(staff will be answering questions in the comments) (via computer or mobile device) 
Search “Lt. Governor Dan McKee” on Facebook or click this link: https://www.facebook.com/LGDanMcKee
You need an account to comment, but not to watch

YouTube: listen & watch (via computer or mobile device)
You will be able to listen & watch the Facebook Live through YouTube
Click this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZDGwtKCVYo [youtube.com]

Zoom: listen (via phone-- traditional conference call option)
For those that just want to listen or might be unable to access a computer, you can call in via Zoom; you do not need the app or anything else
Dial number then enter meeting ID on any phone (also below)
 +1 646 876 9923
 Meeting ID: 923 4249 8919
This option is capped at 500 participants ​

​Past Small Business Conference Calls: Links to past audio, summaries, Facebook, YouTube and Zoom
5/19/2020 Small Business Panel
​Facebook LIVE:​ https://www.facebook.com/383567298492823/videos/602763150336900
​YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b_zXZUGxZk
5/19/2020 Summary PDF
5/11/2020 Small Business Panel
Facebook LIVE:​  https://www.facebook.com/LGDanMcKee
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xouxlHUnaIA
5/11/2020  Summary PDF
5/8/2020 Small Business Panel
Facebook LIVE:​ https://www.facebook.com/LGDanMcKee
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtJggtlqA1Y
5/8/2020  Summary PDF
5/1/2020  ​ Facebook LIVE:  Small Business Panel with Lt. Gov Dan McKee SBA, DLT, GiF, SB Panels​
5/1/2020      Facebook LIVE Summary PDF
​From the Office of the Lt. Governor: Payroll Protection Program (PPP) for businesses
Information and application below:

Note: There may be fraudulent loan applications sent out through emails or scam calls about assistance. If you are unsure about something, a quick online search can help you confirm (look for government sites, like the ones below). Some sites, like the US Treasury provide sample applications that are linked to another site like the SBA (see here) for reference. 

Please read through the following overviews of the federal legislation. These should address most of the questions you have: 
  1. Payroll Protection Act (PPP): https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/top-priorities/cares-act/assistance-for-small-businesses
  2. Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions (See questions 58 & 59 for small business exemption)
  3. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/9/7/97ac840c-28b7-4e49-b872-d30a995d8dae/F2CF1DD78E6D6C8C8C3BF58C6D1DDB2B.small-business-owner-s-guide-to-the-cares-act-final-.pdf  (This was also included in Monday's email)
  4. Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program: https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1504
  5. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employer-paid-leave (read changes due to COVID-19)
  Please see the final guidance on the PPP: https://content.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/PPP--IFRN%20FINAL.pdf