Surviving Coronavirus
The spread of coronavirus has had small business owners wondering what, if anything, they can do to maintain their businesses. While no one could have predicted how this pandemic would play out, there are many smart and practical things we can all do to set a stronger course for the road ahead, especially as we begin to reopen.
We are working to help small businesses, their employees, and their customers stay safe as we work toward recovery. To find the right tools to use, the right questions to ask, and the resources you need – including the 3C Fund Finder tool, visit 3C’s partner resource centers and check back on this page for tips and advice. We are in this together.
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Member Highlight: Peninsula Party Rentals
As Feliciano Zavala writes in the San Francisco Chronicle, he is amazed that his Palo Alto-based party rental business is going so strong nearly a year after COVID-19 almost knocked it out. Following a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and loan and a revised focus on smaller events, Peninsula Party Rentals is finally getting back to…
Coronavirus Resources
Small businesses affected by COVID-19 can receive free mentoring, assistance programs
Small businesses affected by the coronavirus in Brevard, Indian River and St. Lucie counties can get free assistance via one-on-one consultations and educational…
Governor Hogan announces COVID-19 relief; Small businesses, education and non-profit
Governor Larry Hogan announced his efforts to assign up to $190 million to a COVID-19 relief initiative for small businesses, higher education and nonprofit…
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine changes course, looks at county by county coronavirus approach: Capitol Letter
Gov. Mike DeWine has said he’s now looking at county-by-county coronavirus orders, since some urban areas are experiencing hotspots. This is a reversal…
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost wants your feedback regarding internet search engines
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is seeking input from residents regarding their thoughts on internet search engines and if those companies should be…
Long Island Small Businesses Use Waivers To Protect Themselves From COVID-19 Related Lawsuits
There are new concerns for business owners as they begin to rebuild after the coronavirus pandemic, so some are asking patrons to sign liability waivers…
Will There Be More Small Business Relief? Data Shows It’s Sorely Needed
COVID-19 has been hammering the U.S. economy since March, and small businesses have been bearing the brunt of it from the start. When stay-at-home orders…
Small Businesses Raced to Spend PPP Funds but Covid-19 Pandemic Drags On
Restaurants and retailers have applauded recent changes in the government’s $670 billion small business rescue program that make it easier for companies battling the Covid-19…
Atlanta small businesses saw steepest cash balance drops from coronavirus shutdowns
Small businesses are powerful engines of local economies, and they’ve been hit hard since the onset of COVID-19, according to a JPMorgan Chase Institute analysis of …
Applications open next week for $225M in COVID-19 aid for state’s small businesses
Applications will open Tuesday for $225 million in grants to help Pennsylvania small businesses that have suffered severe losses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Goodr: Feed More, Waste Less, and Digital-First
While feeding people on the streets of Atlanta in 2013, Jasmine Crowe was angry. She knew that every year, millions of Americans suffer from the effects of food scarcity – and yet, huge amounts of edible food are dumped in landfills. So, she decided to do something about it. Today, she is CEO of Goodr, a…
Thanks to COVID-19, this member of Congress says the future of work is already here
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester says the COVID-19 crisis could create new opportunities for American workers.
Small Business Owners Can Now Tap Local IDAs for COVID-19 Aid
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed a bill into law a week ago that allows local IDAs to provide no-interest loans to small businesses financially crippled by COVID-19.
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