Advent GX, The City of Pharr, the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce and the Innovation Underground team have partnered with a team of advisors throughout the state to assemble resources and provide advisory services to area businesses that are struggling in the wake of COVID-19 response. All will be provided free of charge. We need to do this research for our own businesses and want to be sure we offer what we learn to our friends and neighbors.
Our intent and hope is that we can provide you with a single resource page for all the information you might need – and only the information you might need – in order to leverage State and Federal resources for small businesses. We also have a team of exceptional Business Students who are volunteering their time to talk with you, review your circumstances, and help you make the best decisions for you, your employees, and your business. We are praying for our community, our fellow small business owners, and your families. Peace be with you!
Decision Support Tools – Run Your Numbers
- Calculate your payments for SBA or alternate Economic Disaster Injury loans
- Disaster Sustainability Model (We will post a standalone packet soon, in the interim please register for free here – one of our team members will email you the model with support documentation, if you are already registered please request a packet from your support agent via email)
Communicating with Creditors/Landlords
Rethink Your Business Strategy
Schedule a Consult
- Our team of A&M students is ready to review your circumstances, serve as a sounding board, and provide you with insights and additional resources to help you keep moving forward.
- Register here, to get started.
Most Relevant Resources
- CARES Act Economic Relief Summary for Small Business Loans
- Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
- Coronavirus Emergency Loans – Small Business Guide and Checklist – Prepared by the U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- SBA COVID-19 ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN APPLICATION (Includes request clause for up to $10,000 loan advance (forgivable) for Businesses, Private Non-profits, Homeowners and Renters)
- SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
- Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- 5 Ways to Retain Your Customers During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Local Resources
- Apply Online for Pharr EDC CARES Loan
- Application Packet for City of Pharr Community Development Block Grant
- Submit paperwork at the Recovery Center (3000 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, Texas 78577)
- Interest Form for LiftFund Disaster Relief Loan
Archives (Coming soon)