COVID-19 Small Business Resource Hub

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business Resources

The Chamber recognizes the impact this outbreak has on small businesses in our region. The following are helpful resources we believe will be beneficial to our small business community. We will continue to update these as we receive more information:

Employer and Employee Resources

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development has compiled resources for employers, employees and all Californians for updates on public health, and loan assistance: https://business.ca.gov/coronavirus-2019/

Labor & Workforce Development Agency compiled information for support services, entitlement, guidelines, and more for employers and employees: https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/

SBA Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), such as access to capital, SBA products and resources, exporting assistance, government contracting, and local assistance: https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Program available for small businesses and non-profits: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/
- Disaster Loan Application Paper Forms: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/PaperForms
- Additional Filing Requirements: PDF
- Personal Financial Statement: PDF
- Request for Transcript of Tax Return (IRS Form 4506T): PDF
- SBA Business Loan Applicaton form 5: PDF

Resources for Employees of California Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19: https://app.livestorm.co/small-business-majority/resources-for-employees-of-california-small-businesses-impacted-by-covid-19

Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing Coronavirus-related: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIRS/bulletins/2826044?reqfrom=share

California Responds to COVID-19 Emergency by Providing Path to Coverage for Millions of Californians. Covered California expands special enrollment and medi-cal seeks waivers to encourage coverage. Learn more here

U.S. Department of Labor enforces Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employer-paid-leave

Murphy Austin provided a daily COVID-19 Employer Updates web page with information pertaining to coronavirus in the context of employment law: https://murphyaustin.com/news-events/covid-19-employer-updates

Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist: https://www.uschamber.com/sites/default/files/023595_comm_corona_virus_smallbiz_loan_final_revised.pdf

Carranza Implements Automatic Deferment on Existing SBA Disaster Loans Through End of 2020: https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-newsroom/press-releases-media-advisories/carranza-implements-automatic-deferment-existing-sba-disaster-loans-through-end-2020?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program Guide: https://www.sba.gov/document/support--express-bridge-loan-pilot-program-guide

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARE): Learn more here

U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Everything You Need to Know About Coronavirus Federal Small Business Stimulus Aid Programs: https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/federal-small-business-stimulus-aid-programs-guide

Paycheck Protection Program FAQs for Small Businesses: Learn more here

Q&A: Can you get worker’s comp if you get COVID-19 on the job?: https://www.kcra.com/article/qanda-can-you-get-workers-comp-if-you-get-covid-19-on-the-job/32073333#

Coronavirus Guidelines and Fact Guide

Cal/OSHA Guidance on Requirements to Protect Workers from Coronavirus: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Health-Care-General-Industry.html

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)- FAQs on laws enforced by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.htm

California Employment Development Department (EDD) COVID-19 resources and facts guide for workers and employers impacted by COVID-19: https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm

Employee coronoavirus FAQ on workplace rights. See attached in English and Spanish

State Public Health Officer designated a list of Essential critical Infrastructure Workers. Learn More: https://covid19.ca.gov/img/EssentialCriticalInfrastructureWorkers.pdf

Guidance from the Alcoholic Beverage Control to licensees on limitations of on-sale privileges. Read more here.

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development FAQs for California Small Businesses: https://static.business.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CA-Small-Business-FAQ-COVID19.pdf

SBA Coronavirus Recovery Information in Other Languages: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-recovery-information-other-languages

News Updates

City of Sacramento is planning new emergency measures to help businesses in this difficult time. It is estimated there will be a $1 million economic relief fund allocated for small businesses, including restaurants, retail, and day care providers: Apply here: (This has now been closed).

City’s Small Business Hotline – 916-808-7196
- In addition to the City’s Small Business Emergency Economic Relief Loan Program, the City has established a Small Business Hotline. Business owners may call 916-808-7196 and staff will return their call within one businesses day, depending on call volume. For more information, please visit the City’s COVID-19 resources webpage, Twitter, and Facebook.

Sacramento City Council passes emergency coronavirus aid measure: https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article241170876.htm

Sacramento offers free child care for first responders, health care workers during coronavirus: https://amp.sacbee.com/news/coronavirus/article241373126.html

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to permit vote-by-mail procedures to be used in three upcoming special elections, protecting public health and safety during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more here.

Franchise Tax Board extends filing and payment deadline for all California taxpayers until July 15, 2020, due to COVID-19. Read more here.

Insurance Commissioner Lara Calls for 60-Day Insurance Premium Grace Period Due to COVID-19 Outbreak: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0400-news/0100-press-releases/2020/release030-2020.cfm

From the Sacramento Bee - Your favorite restaurant might not reopen. Here's what could prevent that: https://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/article241303731.html

Governor Newsom Announced He Will Pursue a "Workload" Budget Plan: https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article241461911.html

Governor Newsom Said California Will Likely Remain Closed Through April: Read more here

From the City of Sacramento - Temporary Moratorium on Tenant Evictions Due to COVID-19. Learn more here

Governor Gavin Newsom Issues Statewide Mandatory Stay at Home Order: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/03/19/governor-gavin-newsom-issues-stay-at-home-order/

Public, private, labor and nonprofit leaders throughout the Sacramento region have joined forces to raise both awareness of what we as a community are confronting and resources that will be dedicated to help vulnerable populations and small businesses. Please visit Donate4Sacramento to learn more.

The federal financial institution regulatory agencies and the state banking regulators issued an interagency statement encouraging financial institutions to work constructively with borrowers affected by COVID-19 and providing additional information regarding loan modifications. Read more here.

Big banks will grant mortgage waivers to Californians stricken with coronavirus, Governor Newsom says: https://www.sacbee.com/article241507286.html

Sacramento coronavirus fund has raised more than $600,000. Here’s where the money is going: https://www.sacbee.com/news/coronavirus/article241626786.html

How can businesses cope during coronavirus shutdown in Sacramento? Expert offers advice: https://www.sacbee.com/news/coronavirus/article241651821.html

General Resources

AT&T has committed to not terminate the service of any wireless, home phone or broadband residential or small business customer and waive any late payment fees that are incurred because of economic hardship related to the panedemic. Learn about AT&T's efforts here.

Comcast is offering 2 months FREE for Internet Essentials customers.You may qualify for the program if you are eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others. https://www.internetessentials.com/

PG&E has announced they will not disconnect any customer’s power for nonpayment during this health crisis. They also offer a program called CARE that helps reduce bills for customers facing economic hardships. Learn more about PG&E's efforts here: https://www.pgecurrents.com/2020/03/13/our-commitment-to-serve-and-support-our-customers/

Sacramento Social Distancing Options: Open Spaces, Business: https://www.visitsacramento.com/blog/post/sacramento-social-distancing-options-open-spaces-businesses/

The Metro Chamber created a response page in response to COVID-19. Please visit the Coronavirus Rapid Response Hub for more information:

Downtown Sacramento Partnership creataed a COVID-19 Business toolkit. Learn more here.

AARP has launched a new platform, “Community Connections.” This informal online organizing tool enables seniors to find and start virtual mutual aid groups. The platform offers a way to stay connected, share ideas, and help those most affected by the Coronavirus. Please visit their website at: https://aarpcommunityconnections.org/

Designed by Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council this business opportunity matchmaking portal immediately assist corporations, government agencies, small businesses and entrepreneurs in order to accelerate the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic: https://minoritysupplier.lpages.co/covid-19/

Small Business Majority released daily COVID-19 updates for small businesses: https://smallbusinessmajority.org/covid-19-daily-updates-for-small-businesses

Exempted Industries During COVID-19: https://www.cisa.gov/identifying-critical-infrastructure-during-covid-19

In response to COVID-19 SMUD provided several resources for clients:

Intel Foundation is making an additional $6M financial commitment to support coronavirus relief efforts: https://newsroom.intel.com/tag/coronavirus/#gs.339uxl

In response to the rise in Anti-Asian/American and xenophobic harassment, we at Hollaback! partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) to adapt our free bystander intervention training to meet this moment. Visit the website.

Vulnerable children are at risk of abuse during coronavirus crisis. Let’s protect them: https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article242069021.html

General Health Resources

To learn more information on health and public safety please visit the resources below:

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