BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City has developed a free online portal called FORWARDto assist all City businesses. FORWARD features more than 25 federal, state and local assistance programs and incentives to help businesses recover. The portal is designed to be a convenient resource where business owners can easily learn about current recovery programs that are available. The portal offers a variety of grants, loans, deferrals and free programs to eligible businesses.
Businesses will be receiving their portal invites via email starting today. Businesses are encouraged to take the time to go into the portal, create a business profile and review the programs. “The City is committed to helping all businesses, especially small business owners, to get back on track and bring back our City’s robust growth”, City Manager, Toby Cotter said.
The portal will also offer participants programs called FORWARD Friday and Business Spotlight. FORWARD Friday will take place each week when the portal resources are refreshed and new offers and resources added. The Business Spotlight will be run weekly to promote businesses that are utilizing the portal. The City will highlight businesses through the City’s social media outlets.
The City has dedicated a staff member to help all small businesses navigate the FORWARD portal. The representative who is available for assistance is Jackie Walker in the City Manager’s Office at 928-763-0122 or email jwalker@bullheadcity.com. Please visit the business portal at www.bullheadcity.com/forward.
