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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Small Business Profile: 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…
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Hartford Announces Grant Assistance Program for Small Local Businesses
The city of Hartford has announced a program that will offer grant assistance to …
TechConnect WV hosts online boot camp for small business owners
TechConnect West Virginia, the Small Business Innovation Research and the Small Business Technology Transfer hosted…
Local small businesses preparing for Texas economy to re-open
Next Monday, Governor Abbott will announce the next steps to safely re-open Texas…
Surviving And Thriving: How Some Small Businesses Are Seeing Success During Coronavirus Pandemic
Several small businesses in our area have reported their struggles in these unprecedented times, but many others…
What’s in the New Coronavirus Stimulus Bill
The $484 billion interim emergency bill passed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday includes expanded funding for small businesses and hospitals, and money for coronavirus testing. The House is expected to pass the bill this week…
Tech Volunteers Assist Small Businesses Amid COVID-19 Crisis
A large coalition of nonprofit organizations today announced their affiliation with the Tech-CARES (CARES) campaign, organized by…
Small business owners scrambling to come up with a ‘plan b’ after loan funds are exhausted
Small business owners are struggling to keep afloat after the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…
How to Help Brick and Mortar Clients Quickly Start Selling Online
In a continued effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, local and state governments have issued orders for nonessential businesses…
Cities, counties, private firms step up to help small Texas businesses hurt by coronavirus
Concrete floor company owner Jeremy Cox of Dallas didn’t get any of the federal coronavirus money for small business…
Shop local online! Pueblo County introducing new website for local businesses
Pueblo County is rolling out a new way to support local businesses during this pandemic. “Supporting Pueblo” offers business owners a way…
Local retailers making efforts to boost business during COVID-19 pandemic
As retailers nationwide experience a decrease in sales due to recent events surrounding COVID-19, local shops…
COVID-19 Recommendations for Restaurants
The restaurant industry has sustained serious blows due to COVID-19, including slashed revenue, closed dining rooms and furloughed staff. With these challenges comes the question: How can restaurants continue to adapt around the pandemic, especially as stay-at-home deadlines continue to extend across the U.S.? Our research found that restaurants are innovating to stay in business,…
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