Small Business Relief

It’s been a long road for San Diego business owners since their operations were halted in March and while a federal loan program helped some in the early months, they say Congress needs to pass another stimulus bill in order for them to survive.

NBC 7’s Priya Sridhar heard from small business owners rolling with the punches as they wait for stimulus relief.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday is expected to approve relief funding for thousands of local businesses struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic.

San Diego is planning to announce a push to help small, minority-owned businesses that have taken a hit during the coronavirus pandemic.

NBC 7‘s Audra Stafford reports on the efforts to help small local businesses get some financial relief during the pandemic

The federal government has allocated another $310 billion in loans for small businesses that are set to roll out Monday, but many industry experts worry that the money could run out quickly again. One small San Diego business owner says he’s not waiting around for a lifeline, he’s prepared to fight – with one of the biggest banks in America….

The $350 billion in the Small Business Administration’s emergency coronavirus relief fund has already run out and now Congress and the White House are scrambling to get an additional $310 billion added to the program.

San Diego leaders say they know small businesses like Point Loma’s Eye Candy need help, but they don’t know exactly where that relief might come from, reports NBC 7’s Priya Sridhar.

City of San Diego leaders announced over $300,000 in private donations to kick start a new partnership that will expand the city’s Small Business Relief Fund and encourage community support for small businesses.