Ontario Connects Podcast Series: Episode 1

Welcome to the Ontario Connects Podcast Series, your source for what is happening in the Ontario Business Community, and the information you need to stay connected.  This regular podcast will be updated frequently, with the latest information, business trends, economic data and resource connections to help you succeed.  Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or topics you would like us to address in a future podcast by emailing us at OntarioEDA@ontarioca.gov or calling (909) 395-2005.
 
To find out more information about doing business in the City of Ontario, visit www.ontariothinksbusiness.com. You can also follow @OntarioEDA on Twitter.

Podcast #1 - April 14, 2020

This episode covers recent SBA loan options offered under the CARES Act and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Information on Economic Injury Disaster Loans, the Paycheck Protection Program and other SBA services are discussed.  In addition, the plea for manufacturers to produce Personal Protective Equipment and for the community to support our local restaurants.
 
Websites referred to in the podcast include:
Small Business Administration - www.sba.gov   
Small Business Development Center - www.inlandempiresbdc.org   
Ontario COVID site - www.ontarioca.gov/coronavirus   
State of California PPE Manufacturing -  www.covid19supplies.ca.gov   
Ontario Grocery and Restaurant Map - https://cityofontario.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/fc84c6fce06942b2b4e57fdbcb1e2c52