The Klamath Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has ramped up its services for Klamath and Lake counties and is actively working with lenders, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Business Oregon, and numerous local leaders to help business owners and entrepreneurs understand the latest developments with the rapidly changing business climate and the numerous COVID-19 assistance programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The KCC SBDC staff is working daily with local business owners in Klamath and Lake counties to provide advice and support for continued operation through the COVID-19 crisis. SBDC sta is helping with the proper management of Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funding to businesses. They are also offering advice to businesses preparing for re-opening; accessing Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for the self-employed and the vast human resource issues arising; and managing cash flows, budgets, and financial projections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
SBDC Director Kat Rutledge said the center is serving more businesses in the region than ever before. \u201cIn an average year, we typically serve 150 to 160 businesses in con dential advising. We surpassed that mark by the end of April,\u201d Rutledge said, noting that business owners might get the voicemail when calling the SBDC, but sta will return the call within 24 hours. Rutledge indicated that if you aren\u2019t already a client of the SBDC, the most efficient path to speaking with a business advisor is to go to www.bizcenter.org\/kcc and select the \u201cRegister\u201d button. \u201cWhen that registration comes in, we can get you connected with the next available appointment,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, many questions can be answered at the comprehensive SBDC website, bizcenter.org. Advising appointments are currently being ordered by teleconference or phone. \u201cTime is a precious commodity right now. We are working as quickly as we can to get to everyone,\u201d Rutledge said. e SBDC provides in-depth, con dential, one-to-one guidance for businesses and prospective entrepreneurs at no fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the SBDC has temporarily expanded its services to non-pro t organizations, as well. The center recently hired an additional temporary advisor to focus strictly on assisting businesses who received a PPP loan with spend-out, and compiling evidence to support forgiveness.\u201c The PPP has become a rather complex tool and we are happy to help clients navigate with the information that\u2019s presently available while we wait for final guidance,\u201d Rutledge said. \u201cWe have never seen a crisis like this before. Our center is here to help cut through some of the confusion and connect our business owners to the resources they need.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oregon\u2019s Small Business Development Centers are the largest business assistance provider in Oregon. Centers are hosted at all 17 community colleges, Southern Oregon University, and Eastern Oregon University. e Oregon SBDC network is funded through a cooperative between the U.S. Small Business Administration, Business Oregon, and other private and public partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To schedule a meeting with a SBDC adviser, call 541-205-5404 or visit www.bizcenter.org\/kcc and click on the \u201cRegister\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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