NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) will host a webinar next week to share information on the aid available to businesses under the latest round of coronavirus relief that Congress passed in late December and which the president signed into law last weekend.

The webinar will take place at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, via Zoom and also will be streamed on Thompson’s Facebook page.

This new relief bill included more than $300 billion for small businesses, including for the Paycheck Protection Program and other resources.

Thompson will host the webinar with representatives from the Small Business Administration, who will provide updates and answer questions about these resources.

There are 500 slots available on the webinar to participants, which will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. These slots are non-transferable.

If you would like to participate, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following details: Your name, the name of your business, the best email to reach you and your phone number.

An email will be sent containing information on how to join this webinar shortly before it begins.

“Know that I will continue working to bring relief back to our district to help us respond to and recover from the pandemic,” Thompson said.