Just this week, a new government grant has been made available to restaurants and other food establishments, bringing hope for owners that have been hit hard by the pandemic in Northwest Arkansas.

• Tell me more: The $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund, facilitated by the Small Business Administration, is part of coronavirus relief package signed into law by President Biden in March. If you're a restaurant owner in NWA, this is for you!
• Quote: “You think about some of the businesses that this affects like our bars and caterers and consider the fact that they have been under certain limitations that other small businesses might not have been under,” said Caleb Talley, the director of marketing and events for Startup Junkie.

You can read all about the aid package and how to apply HERE.