87% of businesses in the U.S. film and television industry employ fewer than 10 people. The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on our industry has been officially declared to be a "disaster" by the U.S. Small Business Administration. As a result, multiple assistance programs will now become available to small business owners.

If you or someone you know owns a small business, be sure to share this information with them. The SBA has declared Tennessee small business owners eligible for Disaster Assistance Loans and other programs.

 For details and to apply online, please visit https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources