COVID-19 CONTRACTOR & SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE & INFORMATION LINKS
MWIS COVID-19 Construction Safety Webinar – now available to view online!
Senior Safety Manager Anthony Malson of Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services (MWIS) was the key presenter during this June 2020 Zoom webinar on COVID-19 Construction Safety. As part of our role in providing technical support and training to the small contractor community, MWIS has posted the video to our new YouTube channel, which will also be used to share additional education, information and technical support.
NATIONAL
Financial Resources
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Small Business Relief Grants | Deadline extended to Wednesday, June 17th, 11:59 p.m. ET
“Business for All” COVID-19 Business Resource Center
“Business for All” COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grants of up to $50K
$349 Billion in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding still available
Federal Government COVID-19 Resources
FTC Guidelines on Federal COVID-19 Stimulus Package
IRS COVID-19 Information
CDC COVID-19 Funding Sources Data
New Guidance and Clarification for US SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loans PDF
Small Business Administration (SBA) Overview of available assistance PDF
CDC Small Business Finance Tips and Resources
Opportunity Fund Small Business Loans of up to $20 Million
Facebook Small Business Grants
SCORE Small Business Resource Guide
Health & Safety Resources
World Health Organization: Advice to the Public
CDC Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Businesses and Employers
Johns Hopkins online COVID-19 educational infographic
Workplace Guidance for Employers and Workers
CDC General Cleaning and Disinfection Guideline
CDC Workplace Cleaning and Disinfection Guidelines
EPA Guidelines on Disinfectants
CDC Downloadable PDF Tips on Managing Non-life threatening COVID-19 Respiratory Symptoms at Home
CDC Library of Printable COVID-19 Resources
Center for Construction Research and Training COVID-19 Resources
AGC Safety and Health Resources for Construction
OSHA COVID-19 Construction Safety Guidelines PDF
OSHA COVID-19 Downloadable Workplace Guidelines
OSHA Workplace COVID-19 Additional Relevant Guidance
NORTHERN CA
Alameda County
COVID-19 Websites for District 5 Cities. District 5 cities have set up their own websites with relevant information, resources, and updates regarding COVID-19. Whether you want to know about what essential services will remain open, if parking rules will be enforced, or how you can help support your neighbors and local businesses in need of assistance, be sure to check back regularly on these websites for the most up-to-date information:
City of Albany City of Berkeley
City of Emeryville City of Oakland
Alameda County: District Supervisor’s Updates Available:
District 1 – Supervisor Scott Haggerty’s COVID-19 Resource Update
District 2 – Supervisor Richard Valle’s COVID-19 Resource Update
District 3 – Supervisor Wilma Chan’s COVID-19 Resource Update
District 4 – Supervisor Nate Miley’s COVID-19 Resource Update
District 5 – Supervisor Keith Carson’s COVID-19 Resource Update
Alameda County Latest Updates to COVID-19 “Shelter in Place” Public Health Order
Alameda County Small Business Development Center
Bay Area Legal Aid COVID-19 Resources
Berkeley Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Resources
City of Oakland Outreach Toolkit for COVID-19 | Information and resources in multiple languages
City of Oakland Expanded COVID-19 Testing
City of Oakland, Working Solutions | $500,000 in Emergency Grants to Small Businesses
Oakland Business Assistance Center
East Bay Economic Development Alliance
City of Oakland COVID-19 Resources
City of Oakland Business Tax Payment Plans and Waivers
Alameda County “First Five” COVID-19 Resources for children and families
Bay Area United Way COVID-19 Community Relief Fund
Alameda Unified School District Free “Grab and Go” Meals for K-12
Oakland Unified School District Free “Grab and Go” Meals for K-12
San Leandro Unified School District Free “Grab and Go” Meals for K-12
Pacific Community Ventures | Loans from $10K – $200K
Working Solutions | Loans up to $50K
Main Street Launch – Oakland | Loans from $10K – $250K
City and County of San Francisco
SF Mayor London Breed Announces $1.5 M Funding | To Establish City’s first African-American Small Business Revolving Loan Fund
Small Business Grants from Salesforce | $10,000 each to help small businesses.
City and County of San Francisco Public Health Order PDF
City and County of San Francisco available services during COVID-19
San Francisco Mayor’s COVID-19 COVID-19 guidelines and information
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Resources
Treasurer & Tax Collector, City & County of San Francisco COVID-19 Tax and License Deferrals
City of San Francisco’s list of internet providers helping businesses and families get online
Bay Area Legal Aid COVID-19 Resources
San Francisco Department of Public Health COVID-19 Resources
San Francisco Department of Public Health COVID-19 Guidelines
San Francisco Department of Public Health COVID-19 updates and guidance
City of San Francisco Downloadable COVID-19 Information PDF
City & County of San Francisco Human Services Agency Home-Delivered Meals Program
San Francisco Unified School District “Grab and Go” Meals for K-12
Pacific Community Ventures | Loans from $10K – $200K
Working Solutions | Loans up to $50K
San Francisco Main Street Launch | Loans up to $250K
STATEWIDE
Financial Resources
MWIS COVID-19 Construction Safety Webinar
CA Governor’s Compilation of Helpful COVID-19-related resources and Information
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma’s Small Business Resource List
Small Business Finance Center COVID-19 Resources
CA Small Business COVID-19 Survival Guide Downloadable PDF
State of CA Franchise Tax Board Business Tax Relief Guide
Employment Development Division COVID-19 and Disability Benefits
Employment Development Division COVID-19 Information for Employers, Workers and Self-Employed
Employment Development Division Paid Family and Caregiver Leave
CA Black Chamber of Commerce COVI-19 Resource Links
Relief Fund for Undocumented Workers affected by COVID-19
Lanak & Hanna Overview for Employers of COVID-19 Emergency Sick Leave & Family and Medical Leave Act
Health & Safety Resources
CA Association of General Contractors COVID-19 Resources & Guidelines
The State of California dedicated COVID-19 website
CA Department of Public Health COVID-19 Guidelines
CA Department of Public Health COVID-19 General Gathering Guidelines PDF
CA Department of Public Health CVOID-19 Library of Downloadable Guidelines
SOUTHERN CA
City and County of Los Angeles
City of Los Angeles – Mayor Garcetti’s COVID-19 Public Health Order
City of Los Angeles COVID-19 updates
LA County Department of Public Health COVID-19 page
SBDC LA COVID-19 Resource Guide
Transit-Oriented Communities Small Business Recovery Loan Program | Deadline EXTENDED to Friday, June 19, 2020, 5 p.m.
Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation – Layoff Aversion Programs
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Guide
Download L.A. Small Business Resiliency Toolkit PDF
Small Business Low-Rate Emergency Microloan Program | Loans from $5K to $20K
Pacific Community Ventures | Loans from $10K – $200K
Working Solutions | Loans up to $50K
Every Table – affordable food delivery
Food Assistance for K-12 children
LAUSD “Grab & Go” Food Center for K-12 children
Long Beach Unified School District Free Meals for K-12 children
TEACH Academy of Technologies free “to-go” meals for K-12 children
Los Angeles Tenants Union – avoiding eviction for tenants
St Francis Center – assistance with low-income meals, housing, rent and utilities
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