small business administration

SBA and Treasury announce re-opening of PPP loans for businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, have reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.

The PPP will open to all participating lenders shortly thereafter. Updated PPP guidance outlining Program changes to enhance its effectiveness and accessibility has been released in accordance with the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Venues Act.

SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program reopened

To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 Monday.

Letter: South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce offers leaders suggestions on reopening

The following is a letter sent to El Dorado County and City of South Lake Tahoe. It is published here in its entirety at the request of the author.

The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce would like to offer encouragement and support of a revival of the local economy, while continuing to keep the health and safety of our residents in mind. Cases of COVID-19 have remained low in our region when compared to other more populated areas around the State and Nation. We applaud the quick action taken by the County and City that has helped us keep the case count low.

Tahoe Chamber hosts virtual Town Hall for businesses navigated Cares Act

Event Date: 
May 1, 2020 - 11:00am

The Tahoe Chamber is holding a Virtual Town Hall on Friday, May 1, from 11:00 a.m. to noon with the Sierra Small Business Development Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration. They will help participants navigate the refunding of the CARES Act and answer business owner's questions.

Speakers will include:

- Jessica Carr, Associate Director, Sierra Small Business Development Center
- Corey Williams, Public Information Officer, U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance

Free consulting available for South Lake Tahoe small businesses

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Small businesses in the South Lake Tahoe area are now able to receive mall business consulting through a partnership between Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) and the Sierra Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

Federal disaster loans available for some nonprofits affected by January's storms

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for some California private nonprofit organizations. The federal government is offering assistance after the severe winter storms, flooding and mudslides hit the state Jan. 3-12, 2017.

The eligible nonprofits must provide essential services of a governmental nature.

Accessing Capital for Your Business Workshop and Lender Expo

Event Date: 
October 15, 2014 - 3:00pm

TahoeChamber, Lake Tahoe Community College and U.S. Small Business Administration will present the Accessing Capital for Your Business Workshop and Lender Expo on October 15, 2014 from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The Lender Expo will be held in the cafeteria of Lake Tahoe Community College during the whole time while the workshop will be held in the Creekside Room from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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