The Utah Economic Response Task Force is committed to providing Utah businesses with the most relevant and up-to-date information regarding the many Federal programs and resources available. The $484 Billion Interim Economic Stimulus Package was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on April 24, 2020. Highlights include another $310 billion to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses [...]

Important Update: On Tuesday, April 21, 2020 the U.S. Senate passed a $484 billion interim emergency bill including an expansion of funding for small businesses. The bill is currently with the House and, once passed, will be sent to the President for his signature. Please keep an eye out for additional information in order to [...]

Since launching into action last Wednesday, the Utah Economic Task Force Rapid Response Team (RRT) has helped more than 1,000 Utah companies find solutions to Covid-19 business challenges. The RRT, which is comprised of 50+ local volunteers, has identified the top 4 frequently asked questions to share with the business community. To receive assistance from [...]

Can I really expect to get a loan today? The application for the program was distributed to financial institutions the evening of Thursday, April 2. Financial institutions are integrating these forms in order to submit applications as soon as possible. Whether or not your loan is approved today will rely on the ability of the [...]