Paycheck Protection Loan Availability Closes Soon

Santa Barbara South Coast and Santa Maria Chambers of Commerce Urge Hispanic Business Owners
to Apply for PPP

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce and Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce recognize the importance that Hispanic and minority-owned businesses have in the community. As they have shared COVID-19 information and resources with community business owners, they have identified a gap. While many Hispanic-owned businesses have already taken steps to apply for financial assistance through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), there are still a number of smaller, local businesses that have not yet done so. While there is still time to apply, funding is quickly being distributed and may run out prior to the May deadline. To read more, click here.