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Financing Solutions For Your Business During COVID-19 with Divvy
Utah businesses of every size are working around the clock to address cashflow challenges resulting from COVID-19. In this webinar, Divvy Co-Founder and CBO Alex Bean and other representatives share insights into the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses and how Utah businesses can quickly benefit from this unprecedented program--even if their current lender is not processing PPP loans. Divvy has developed an innovative solution to help small businesses apply for and receive PPP funding. Additionally, they will share updates on new programs coming down the pipeline for mid-sized businesses and other insights that your business should be thinking about right now to manage the economic challenges facing Utah businesses today.
CARES Act Support for Mid-Sized Businesses
WTC Utah, Varex Imaging In-House Counsel Matthew Martinez and Dorsey & Whitney Attorney Troy Keller discussed how the CARES Act supports mid-sized businesses. Utah is home to a number of mid-sized businesses that have been impacted by the novel coronavirus. The recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), includes provisions aimed at supporting these mid-sized businesses. Among these provisions, the CARES Act directs the U.S. Treasury to make low-interest loans available to mid-sized businesses (businesses that employ between 500 and 10,000 employees).
Update from U.S. Embassy of New Delhi
World Trade Center Utah and U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum President and CEO Mukesh Aghi will update companies on questions, recommendations and next steps from U.S. Embassy officials regarding COVID-19.
Navigating COVID-19: How to Save Your Business
World Trade Center Utah, former US Health and Human Services Secretary and former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt and experts from the Marriner S. Eccles Institute at the David Eccles School of Business will provide actionable insights for businesses of every size throughout Utah to help businesses navigate the COVID-19 health and economic crisis.
Tax Developments & Considerations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
World Trade Center Utah and BKD representatives William James, Julia Dengel, and Yelena Bosovik discuss planning strategies to help with financial protection for your businesses, families and communities during this time of economic uncertainty.
SBA Loans and Your Business
World Trade Center Utah, SBA District Director Marla Trollen and District Council John Gygi, ProvenCFO Partner Dave Wilson and Seek Founder & CEO Jon Cheney will answer questions about applying for SBA Loans in the wake of COVID-19.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
World Trade Center Utah and Parsons Behle & Latimer Attorneys Christina Jepson, Ross Keogh, Sean Monson, Susan Motschiedler and Mark Wagner will discuss the key provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and how employers should prepare to respond.
Force Majeure, Acts of God, and Contracts During COVID-19
World Trade Center Utah and Parsons Behle & Latimer Attorney J. Thomas Beckett will discuss how “force majeure,” “Acts of God,” and related contract terms determine whether non-performance is a breach of contract (which gives rise to liability) or excused (which does not).
The View from China and What Your Business Should Do About It
World Trade Center Utah and Harris Bricken legal experts Jonathan Bench, Mathew Alderson and Fred Rocafort, located in Salt Lake City, Beijing, and Seattle respectively, will brief Utah companies on how China's business community is grappling with COVID-19 and what it means for Utah companies, including supply chains, tech sectors, e-commerce, manufacturing, media, and entertainment.