On August 14, 2020, the Northampton County Fiscal Affairs Department mailed out $4 million in Small Business Assistance (SBA) Grants to approximately 300 Northampton County businesses. Northampton County Council approved the distribution of $4 million in CARES Act funds at their July 2^nd meeting. Applications were reviewed by a committee that included three members of County Council.

“Small businesses are the lifeblood of our local economy” says Lamont McClure. “They provide jobs and deliver needed services to our residents. These SBA loans will help them survive and thrive during this difficult time.”

Recipients of the grants include restaurants, hair salons and dentists. To qualify for a grant, a business must be located in Northampton County and have fewer than 100 employees. The funds can be used for rent, payroll and other operating expenses. The maximum grant amount was $15,000 per business.

 

 
Information provided to TVL by:
Becky Bartlett
Deputy Director of Administration
Northampton County Government Center
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/

 

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