Today’s update includes a few notes about the Back to Business MS Grant Program and another mask distribution opportunity.

Back to Business MS
This is a $240M grant program that was established to help small businesses in Mississippi with 50 or fewer employees recover from the economic impact of COVID-19, including operating expenses and salaries. A few key dates to note:
▪️ June 11: applications open; all eligible businesses can apply
▪️ Within first 21 days: Businesses that did not receive federal PPP funds or EIDL Advance will receive priority
▪️ Within the first 60 days: $40M will be reserved for minority-owned and women-owned businesses

To apply or to access more details, eligibility requirements and more, visit backtobusinessms.org.

Mask Distribution
Beginning Friday, June 12 at 8 a.m. through Saturday, June 13, Forrest County Emergency Management will distribute washable masks, free, to Forrest County Residents. Below are the locations for pick-up:
▪️ Forrest County EOC 4080 US Hwy 11 Hattiesburg
▪️ Forrest County Chancery Building 641 Main Street
▪️ Hattiesburg Fire Station #1 810 Main Street
▪️ Hattiesburg Fire Station #2 805 Katie Ave
▪️ Hattiesburg Fire Station #3 53 Academy Dr
▪️ Hattiesburg Fire Station #4 5033 Hwy 42
▪️ Hattiesburg Fire Station #5 922 East Hardy Street
▪️ Hattiesburg Fire Station #6 3804 Montague Blvd
▪️ Hattiesburg Fire Station #7 46 Parkway Blvd
▪️ Hattiesburg Fire Station #8 104 Lamar Blvd

Daily Briefing with Mayor Barker
Today’s briefing with Mayor Toby Barker goes over the most recent numbers and the details of the notes above. To see it in its entirety: