COVID-19 Emergency Loan: Small Business Guide

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SHADOWSCAPE IS OFFERING REMOTE WORKERS FREE NEXT-GEN ANTIVIRUS PROTECTION DURING COVID

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As the world battles COVID-19, enterprises are coping with immediate work-from-home needs and the challenges of protection beyond the network perimeter.

From Monday, March 16th through Friday, May 15th, Shadowscape will offer Managed EDR with SentinelOne and our rapid deployment/monitoring services free of charge for 60 days from the day of install.

This offer includes:

60 Day Access to SentinelOne Core: licensing of AI-powered prevention, detection, and automated response in a single, autonomous lightweight agent; legacy antivirus replacement across Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems with no connectivity or network dependency

Rapid Deployment Services: remote deployment assistance to ensure rapid installation of this cloud-native technology

60 Day Access to Shadowscape 24/7 Monitoring and Remediation Services – When a credible threat is detected, our team will retrieve the process history and analyze the chain of events in realtime to determine the validity of the threat. Once identified, the malicious activity is immediately stopped in its tracks and our team ensures remediation.

Real-time Endpoint Protection & Active Detection and Response Unlimited licenses, on work-from-home or corporate systems

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FARM BUREAU INSURANCE OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO CUSTOMERS

In response to COVID-19, Farm Bureau Insurance is there to help.

Farm Bureau Insurance is offering deferred payments for those impacted, helping with changes to plans and waiving non-sufficient fund fees.
Please call or email your agent for details.

SPARKLIGHT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL RELIEF MEASURES TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN NEED

Sparklight is offering a 15 Mbps internet plan for $10 per month for the next 60 days (effective March 19th) to help low income families and those most impacted from coronavirus challenges, such as seniors and college students.

No documentation will be required to sign up for this plan.

Earlier this week, the company opened free WiFi hotspots in Sparklight local office parking lots across its footprint for public use during the crisis in order to keep individuals and communities connected. The company will work to open additional WiFi hotspots in other public areas in the coming days and weeks.

Beginning March 13, 2020, Sparklight made unlimited data available on all internet services for 30 days and committed to waiving late fees and deferring payments for 60 days for customers experiencing financial strain as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The company also stands ready to support critical infrastructure with speed upgrades and other requests to ensure ongoing and reliable service for local educators and health care professionals, including customers under federal rural healthcare and E-rate programs.

Sparklight will continue evaluating all measures being taken based on the ongoing impact and evolving nature of the pandemic.

“A fast and reliable internet connection has never been more important for staying in touch with family, friends, school and work,” said Julie Laulis, President and CEO. “Being a local connectivity provider means we are there for our communities in difficult times like these, and we remain committed to keeping our customers connected and supporting them through this crisis.”

Customers can call 877-692-2253 for more information.

MICRON PROVIDES FINANCIAL RELIEF ACROSS THE GLOBE

Micron is dedicating $35 million to support global communities and to provide financial relief for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company will launch a new Micron Foundation $10 million relief fund, increase employee gift matching, and introduce financial assistance for team

members through grants. “Micron is prioritizing the health and safety of our team members and partners, and the well-being of the communities in which we operate,” said Micron President and Chief Executive Officer Sanjay Mehrotra. “As the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic becomes more apparent, we are immediately accelerating our efforts to provide funding, resources and support to those most impacted by this health crisis.”

ALBERTSONS SET UP AN IN STORE DONATION CAMPAIGN

The campaign helps feed families in need during this current crisis. Customers have the opportunity to donate at the check stand on the PIN pad when they pay for their groceries. It goes to support our local food banks who are either helping take care of families that have been impacted by the COVID crisis or schools that are running a breakfast or lunch program.

All of those dollars go directly to our local food banks and stays local. And Albertsons Companies and the Albertsons Companies Foundation has pledged to match $3 million dollars. For individuals who can’t get to the store and want to help, they can donate at the Albertsons Companies Foundation website.

CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (“CARES ACT”)

The recent Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) allocated $350 billion to the new Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, which expands allowable uses of SBA 7(a) loans to support payroll costs, rent, mortgage interest, utilities, and interest on existing debt obligations.

The SBA announced guidelines for lenders regarding the Paycheck Protection Program this afternoon.

Zions Bank has provided a one sheet to briefly describe the requirements for the Paycheck Protection Program. Check their webpage for updates as more information becomes available: www.zionsbank.com/CARES. Zions Bank has been Idaho’s top SBA lender for 18 consecutive years, we are well positioned to guide Idaho small business owners through the funding process. Our business bankers will personally review each application that is submitted for the CARES Act.

Additional resources are available at the following websites:

US Treasury Webpage: https://home.treasury.gov/care

PPP Borrower Information Fact Sheet link for most up to date version:

https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP%20Borrower%20Information%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

www.sba.gov/updates

Please also reach out to the Idaho Small Business Development Center for no cost business consulting:

https://idahosbdc.org/

CRADLEPOINT IS OFFERING A FREE WEBINAR SERIES: EMERGENCY NETWORK RESPONSE

During this difficult time, many organizations are learning to work in ways they haven’t before. Whether protecting their employees’ health or addressing their community’s needs, companies and government agencies are putting in place emergency plans that often require secure and reliable connectivity in new and unusual places.

Learn how secure, reliable enterprise-grade LTE can prove crucial for emergency network response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Explore the series for upcoming live and on-demand webinars.

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IDAHO POWER: COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH CUSTOMERS DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK

Idaho Power has a long history of working with customers when they need it most. That commitment continues during the current COVID-19 outbreak.

Idaho Power is temporarily suspending disconnections for homes and small businesses facing hardship because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporarily waiving late fees for residential and small business customers. If you see a late fee on your bill, there is no need to take any action. It will automatically credit it back the next month.

Customers are encouraged to pay what they can so balances don’t become overwhelming down the road, and they can help customers set up a realistic path forward as they navigate these uncertain times. For those struggling during this time, please call their Customer Care team at 208-388-2323 or 1-800-488-6151.