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Please click the link and participate in the survey. The information collected is intended to benefit the ecosystem that we work in. Impact Survey – Email PDF Version (ENLARGED Click Here Hyperlink) V2

Hawaii Green Growth sent out a survey to gather input from statewide network partners on near-term to medium-to-long-term COVID-19 sustainable recovery strategies. This survey will be used to compile recommendations, including a list of potential projects, to help inform the network’s action and various Hawai‘i economic recovery and policy discussions.

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/04/28/an-optimistic-film-industry-prepares-day-productions-can-resume-hawaii/

The State of Hawaii’s Unemployment Insurance system has been revamped to include the acceptance and processing of bonafide self-employed, 1099 and project/gig economy claims for employees who have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. These claims are covered by the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program, covered under the CARES Act.–To learn more about the PUA ...
Read More New Developments with Unemployment Insurance. The State of Hawaii’s Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program to include self-employed, 1099, project/gig employee claims!

The Link to the SBA Paycheck Protection Plan Loan Guaranty: Deadline 9/30/2020 This program is for small businesses, independent contractors and self-employed. Here is the application: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP-Lender-Application-Form-Fillable.pdf Here is the checklist: PPP_Required Info-Documents_DBEDT_Final_v3   Valuable Links for Relief Funds: https://impacthubhnl.com/2020/04/02/covid-19-emergency-loans-grant-options/    

Artist Relief fund to distribute $10 million in emergency aid directly to artists

https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/variety-launches-virtual-streaming-room-1203552397/

Coping With COVID-19 Crisis: Suze Orman Explains How To Rescue Your Finances, Keep Your Health Insurance & Manage Debt With Zero Income

We’re compiling a list of relief funds for those in the Film/Media world. Please take a look at the various funds below and if you need assistance during these times:   **The Newest Link to our Growing List** A solid list of where to find help, and how to apply: https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/a-long-list-of-emergency-relief-funds-for-filmmakers-and-other-creatives/   The Link to ...
Read More Relief Funds for Film and Media **Updated May 12, 2020**

Here is the latest information regarding filing for unemployment insurance due to the Covid-19 pandemic.   https://labor.hawaii.gov/blog/main/families-first-cares-acts-federal-unemployment-info/