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COVID-19 Business Resources
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COVID-19 Business Resources
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Business & Community Resources
Compiled by: North Platte Area Chamber & Development - And- Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Updated: July 29, 2021FEDERAL
Coronavirus.gov- centralized resource for The White House, CDC, and FEMA
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Resources for Businesses and Employers
General guidance for businesses along with cleaning/disinfection recommendationsFederal Emergency Management Agency
Business Continuity Plan
Template for business continuity planU.S. Department of Labor
Determining Your FFCRA Eligibility- The U.S. Dept of Labor has created a tool for employees to determine eligibility for paid sick leave or family and medical leave. An employer tool to determine obligations is coming soon.U.S Department of Agriculture
COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
A resource guide to help rural communities identify resources to develop their recreation economy. Offered by the USDA Rural Development, Forest Service and National Institute for Food and Agriculture.Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA COVID-19 Control and Prevention
Interim guidance from the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA)Ready National Public Service Campaign
Business Preparedness Planning and Toolkits
Preparedness planning, social media guidance, and toolkits for various disastersU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
SBA provides general guidance as well as information on its efforts with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and nonprofits that have been severely impacted by COVID-19. Working capital loans up to $2 million to help small businesses overcome temporary loss of revenue.- Paycheck Protection Program: This loan program provides loan forgiveness for retaining employees by temporarily expanding the traditional SBA 7(a) loan program.
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Application Here.
Paycheck Protection Program Information as Released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
US Treasury Overview
Borrower Q&A - Economic Injury Disaster Loan: This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties.
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application- Apply for Federal Disaster Loans here.
SBA Fact Sheet- Economic Injury Disaster Loans
SBA Power Point Summary
U.S. Chamber Guide to EIDL - SBA Express Bridge Loans: Enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.
SBA Express Bridge Loan Guide- March 26, 2020 , Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program Guide - SBA Debt Relief: The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.
SBA Press Release- SBA and Treasury Announce New EZ and Revised Full Forgiveness Applications for PPP- June 17, 2020
SBA Press Release- SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 of Less- October 8, 2020
SBA Press Release- SBA Achieves Historic Small Business Lending for Fiscal Year 2020- October 27, 2020
SBA Press Release- SBA Extends COVD-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Deadline through December 31, 2021
SBA Released a quick guide for small businesses related to cross-program eligibility. February 9, 2021
SBA Release- American Rescue Plan Act Elevates Small Business Support - March 11, 2021
SBA to Increase Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Assistance Loans- March 24, 2021
SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application and Guidelines- April 17, 2021
SBA Announces Opening of $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund- April 27, 2021U.S Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Combating Coronavirus ResourcesGuide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans with the latest informatio n and answers to FAQs about the changes that have been made to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Program as part of the end-of-year pandemic relief package Congress has passed. December 22, 2020
Save Small Business Initiative
National Retail Federation: Coronavirus resources for Retailers
NRF-Operation Open Doors- ChecklistSTATE
Nebraska Coronavirus Relief Fund: Official site of the State of Nebraska Government, CARES funding and tracking available here.
Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program- The Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program makes available $158 million to assist Nebraska low-income households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Dashboard
NE DHHS Coronavirus Information Site
Development Districts via Nebraska Regional Officials Council
Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) - The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps income households stay safe and healthy by providing financial assistance to offset the costs of heating and cooling
Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors - NALHD is local public health departments’ center of excellence in leadership, best practices, research, partnership, support and training.
Nebraska Joint Information Center Media Release- March 20, 2020
Nebraska Department of Labor
COVID-19 NDOL Letter- The Nebraska Department of Labor recognizes that this is a challenging time for your business. Due to COVID-19, some of you have made the difficult decision to lay off workers without pay. Others will be facing this decision soon. Continue Reading...- Short-Time Compensation (STC) - Helps prevent layoffs by allowing employers to uniformly reduce affected employees’ hours by 10 to 60 percent while permitting the employees to receive a prorated unemployment benefit.
- Unemployment Insurance Benefits - Certain requirements waived in response to COVID-19
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED)
- Business Retention & Expansion Program - NDED staff, local economic development organization representatives, and utility partners are available to discuss business needs and provide technical assistance (COVID-19 or other topics). These visits/interviews provide information on the local and state business climate that helps shape state economic development policies and programs, including the agency’s response to COVID-19. Visits are available via online platforms or phone call when social distancing is needed.
- Community Development Block Grant-Economic Development (CDBG-ED) - The federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Economic Development category, is administered by NDED. Loans to businesses or infrastructure construction projects undertaken for economic development purposes. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has provided guidance related to COVID-19:
- Provide grants or loans to support new businesses or business expansion to create jobs and manufacture medical supplies necessary to respond to infectious disease.
- Avoid job loss caused by business closures related to social distancing by providing short-term working capital assistance to small businesses to enable retention of jobs held by low- and moderate-income persons.
- Provide technical assistance, grants, loans, and other financial assistance to establish, stabilize, and expand micro-enterprises that provide medical, food delivery, cleaning, and other services to support home health and quarantine.
Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry Coronavirus Toolkit for Chambers, Business & IndustryNebraska Department of Agriculture- Coronavirus Resources
Nebraska Department of Insurance
Coronavirus – What Does My Health Insurance Cover?
3/11/2020 Consumer Alert regarding communication with major health insurance carriers in Nebraska regarding COVID-19 benefits (includes employer benefits information)Nebraska Business Development Center- Business Resiliency Resources
Doing Business Again Series- 4-part video series provide guidelines for reopening businesses and address different challenges/opportunities business owners may deal with in the coming months.Center for Rural Affairs Rural Enterprise Assistance Program (REAP)
Center for Rural Affairs Offers Loan Relief, Emergency Credit - March, 26, 2020Nebraska Department of Education- Coronavirus Resources for Schools
Legal Aid of Nebraska’s toll-free COVID-19 Disaster Relief Hotline is available to Nebraskans affected by COVID-19 and in need of legal assistance. The Hotline may be reached at 1-844-268-5627 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 to 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday and 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST on Fridays The types of legal issues associated with COVID-19, and focused on by the Hotline, include:
- Tenants with rent issues, including those facing eviction;
- Debt problems, including debtors with garnishments or ordered to appear at a debtor’s exam;
- Mortgage foreclosures, including advising on options for delinquent payments;
- Unemployment insurance denials;
- Employee rights, including sick leave and wage payments;
- Government benefits available to low-income persons such as ADC, SNAP, AABD, and SSI;
- Medicaid and medical insurance claims;
- Drafting wills, health care power of attorney, and transfer on death deeds;
- Domestic abuse and safety issues;
- Elder abuse and exploitation;
- Access to education; and,
- Helping small, locally owned businesses with business and employment related matters, including human relations issues, unemployment benefits, and contracts
LOCAL/REGIONAL/EDUCATION/NONPROFIT/OTHER
West Central District Health Department
Great Plains Health
Anyone who shows signs of having the COVID-19 Virus please call ahead of time before going to primary care physician or showing up at the Hospital to ensure that precautions have been taken. 308-568-8000North Platte Public School District
Lincoln County Board of Commissioners Information
Mid-Plains United Way Resource Page
- Partner Agencies- These nonprofit organizations provide aid to individuals and families. A 24/7 hotline is available by dialing 2-1-1 or visit the website here. You can also call the Mid-Plains United Way at (308) 532-8870.
The North Platte Telegraph is offering Local Marketing Grants- click here for more info.Constant Contact Small Business Support Kit
Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) ReOpening Best Practices
- Paycheck Protection Program: This loan program provides loan forgiveness for retaining employees by temporarily expanding the traditional SBA 7(a) loan program.