Small businesses in Kansas could get government loans to help them survive the effects of the coronavirus pandemic within a matter of days.
Gov. Laura Kelly announced a new $5 million fund to get zero-interest loans of up to $20,000 to the hospitality industry.
The loans aim to help businesses with fewer than 100 employees get the cash they need now, for things like meeting payroll and covering their utility bills.
Kelly also expects small businesses in Kansas will soon have access to low-interest disaster assistance loans of up to $2 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Celia Llopis-Jepsen reports on consumer health and education for the Kansas News Service. You can follow her on Twitter @Celia_LJ or email her at celia (at) kcur (dot) org. The Kansas News Service is a collaboration of KCUR, Kansas Public Radio, KMUW and High Plains Public Radio focused on the health and well-being of Kansans, their communities and civic life.
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