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Reopening Business Digital Resource Center from the US Chamber of Commerce Guide on Reopened Retail Businesses from the Texas Department of State Health Services. This is not a guide for essential businesses. Return to Work Online Resource Guide ![]()
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General advice to everyone: |
FOR BUSINESSES |
Economic Injury Disaster Loan SBA
is providing low interest working capital loans of up to $2 million to
small businesses and nonprofits affected by coronavirus. Loans have an
interest rate of 3.75% for small business and 2.75% for nonprofits. Loan
repayment terms vary by applicant. EIDL is the only program that 501(c)6 organizations are eligible for. Apply online at this link: | Here's a slideshow of how to apply for EIDL: contains info on the loans as well as non-monetary assistance the SBA can give Paycheck Protection Program from Small Business Association | SBA Debt Relief SBA Express Bridge Loans |
ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES |
Article, the House approves changes to PPP bill. - May 29 |
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU |
A Cares Act and PPP Primer for Small Business |
US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
Coronavirus Emergency Loan - Guide and Checklist for Small Businesses. Download here Frequently asked Questions | A guide to SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the CARES Act expansion. CARES Act also created a new Employee Retention Tax Credit for employers who are closed, partially closed, or experiencing significant revenue losses | Save Small Business Grant from the US Chamber of Commerce. |
SENATE CARES ACT BILL |
SENATE CARES BILL - Passed March 25 |
HEROES ACT -CORONAVIRUS RECOVERY |
The Heroes Act |
Giddings Economic Development Corporation Business Grants |
GEDC Healthcare Business Expansion Grants for local healthcare providers, first responders and other personnel operating a healthcare-related practice or testing facility within the city of Giddings. | GEDC Business Retention Grants for locally owned and/or operated small businesses operating in the city limits. Businesses activity must have been impacted by COVID-19 pandemic – either forced closure, forced reduction or change in operating hours or activity, supply chain disruption, or loss of customers. Request the Small
Business Retention Grant by emailing to edcdirector@giddings.net or texting 979-777-7228 for an application. | Business Retention Grants may also be made available on a case by case basis for
businesses impacted by the decline in oil & gas activity. For
information, please contact the GEDC at edcdirector@giddings.net or by calling 979-777-7228. |
FEDERAL INCOME TAX |
Federal Income Tax | TEXAS COMPTROLLERS OFFICE |
MISCELLANEOUS FINANCIAL RESOURCES |
Texas Downtown Association Business for All Crowdfunding Sources Small Business Relief Fund from GoFundMe Facebook Business Grants | Extensive List of Small Business Grants LiftFund Disaster Relief Loan Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund Rapid Relief & Resiliency Fund | Office of the Texas Governor, Economic Development: Recommendations for Businesses During COVID-19 Crisis Texas COVID Relief Fund from Onestar Foundation. Funds being gathered. Sign up for email notifications. Persons who qualify are non-profits, schools and government org. Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program from the Mary Kay Foundation. Housing Preservation Grant from USDA Creative Capital Awards MusiCares Relief Fund |
Frequently Asked Questions - Answered by the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association about the Governor's order What Hotel Owners Need to Know about the CARES Act Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission | Texas Restaurant Actions during COVID-19 From THLA - May 8 Governor's Reopen Phase II - May 26 Governor Updates on Reopening Texas | Texas Workforce Commission Texas Unemployment Compensation Act From THLA - Download the "Stay Safe" initiative here and see guidelines for cleaning. Paycheck Protection Program updates from the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association |
Pandemic Relaunch Kit for Restaurants & Bars | Reopening Guidelines from AHLA | Texas Hotel Lodging Association's Guide Stay Safe- Cleaning and Safety Standards |
US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION |
Small Business Preparedness Expanded Guide |
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION |
Center for Disease Control & Prevention Resources for Business & Employers |
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE (TML) |
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources | CoronaVirus updates -Questions and Answers |
GROW WITH GOOGLE |
Helping Small Businesses through Covid19 | Google Ad Credits - for small and medium sized businesses | Google Primer - a free mobile app that offers quick, easy to understand lessons to grow skills and reach goals. Google Skillshop - free online product training and certifications right for you Digital Training for Students - Explore our trusted curriculum to find the computer skills you want to learn, from data analysis to research and communication. |
MISCELLANEOUS |
Coronavirus Resource Guide The Small Business Resource Center Support Local Commercial District Recovery Guide | TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION USDA Federal Rural Resource Guide for Covid-19 Back to Business Toolkit from the Better Business Bureau - This toolkit compiles everything you need in one easy-to-access place including reopening, building trust and ways to help. | National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) NFIB Response to House NFIB Response to Senate Grow with Google Sign up for covid-19 related updates for Texas Businesses Better Business Bureau - Business Status Update Artwork Staying Connected during Covid |
ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES |
Roadmap to Recovery - a public health guide for governors. Opening up America - the three phase approach | Local Leader Resources on Covid-19 |
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES |
Federal Policy News & Resources Webinars & Events | Counties Matter during Covid19 Reopening America's Counties | Research & Data |
Helping Entrepreneurs Create Strong PPP Applications from the NDC. The Governor's Central Texas Small Business Webinar - US Chamber of Commerce Covid 19: What you need to Know | Texas Workforce Commission Answers Questions on Unemployment Benefits from April 13. Recording. Webinars from the Better Business Bureau: Recordings Upcoming Webinars from the Better Business Bureau - Learn more about business strategies, employer guides and tools to help your business. Business Strategies for an Evolving Future from The Office of the Governor - Facebook recording Optimizing the PPP Loan: Part II from the Office of the Governor | Connecting to Your Customers Online Crowdfunding Sources International Entrepreneur Summit presented by the Better Business Bureau - May 29 |
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Webinars for small businesses a few different topics from "Google My Business" to Covid and Crisis. The BBB Knowledge Library of webinars on Youtube. |