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3.5.21 – CI

The $1.9 trillion COVID relief program is expected to pass this weekend, and it includes funding that can help your company and your clients.

According to the Senate version, the bill includes these provisions that could potentially help AV integrators and their clients:

  • $1 billion in Save Our Stages grants for independent live venues, movie theatres and cultural institutions.
  • Another $15 billion for EIDL Grants
  • $25 billion for a new dedicated relief program for restaurants
  • $7 billion for expanded PPP assistance for nonprofits and digital news services
  • $130 billion to help K-12 schools reopen safely

In addition to potentially boosting your business, the aid package can give your customers more funding to make necessary technology upgrades and keep their business alive and ready to make new tech purchases when the pandemic is over.

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