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COVID-19 Update
 Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is here to assist Small Businesses and those that are being affected by the Coronavirus.  As we move through these unprecedented times, Small Businesses are facing many uncertainties.  Most of you may know most of the information below, but we want you to know that we are here to assist in any way possible.  Below are just a few examples of how Panhandle Area Council can assist Small Businesses during these difficult times.

​As you or Small Businesses you know have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.  We know we do not have all of the answers, but we will work tirelessly to assist  or connect you with resources.

►Loan Deferment on SBA Loans and Panhandle Area Council Internal Loans
        Loan Deferment is available on SBA Loan and Panhandle Area Council Internal Loans

►SBA Disaster Loan Application Assistance
       www.sba.gov/disaster
       Apply directly through SBA
       PAC WILL ASSIST

     Items Needed:
          SBA Form 5
          IRS Form 4506-T
          Most recent Federal Income Tax Returns
          Schedule of Liabilities (SBA Form 2202)
          Personal Financial Statement (SBA Form 413)

►Panhandle Area Council Internal Loans
       Working Capital
       Inventory
       Real Estate
       Equipment
       Etc.

►SBA 504 Loans
       Real Estate
       Equipment

►Loan Partnership and Connections
       Small Business Development Center
       Local and State Government Agencies  

 About

Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is a designated Economic Development District.  Members of the Council are elected officials from north Idaho cities and counties, as well as the Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai Indian Tribes. The Council serves the five northern counties of Idaho: Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah and Shoshone.  PAC is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1972 and is also recognized as:
  • Economic Development District, designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA).
  • Substate Planning Organization, recognized by the State of Idaho.
  • Certified Development Corporation, certified by the Small Business Administration.
  • Associate Office for International Business Resources, designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
  • Private Sector, PAC houses a business incubator center designed to assist start-up companies.

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
​2021_ceds_update_panhandle_area_council.pdf

2021 Board of Directors

Chairman: Alan Wolfe          Vice Chairman: Kyle Hendricks         Secretary: Jeri DeLange          Treasurer: Darrell Raver
Jeff Connolly      ​Dan Dinning      Leslie Duncan      John Hansen      Philip Lampert      Aaron Qualls      Robert Spaulding      Troy Tymesen      
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