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Small businesses are in dire need of assistance as many have been forced to close or rethink operations during the coronavirus outbreak. Those whose operations haven’t been directly affected, have felt its impact through staffing issues or lagging customer demand as the nation locks down to fight Coronavirus.
To help you find the funding your business needs to survive, we’re aggregating all available public and private funding options in the easy to navigate tool below.
Find funding immediately available to your business from federal, state, and private sources. We’re updating this page daily with the latest resources available. If you have any questions, please email info@connectedcouncil.org
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Coronavirus Resources
COVID-19 Second Wave: How to Prepare for Another Company Shutdown
Although many businesses across the U.S. are reopening, the pandemic is far from over. Here’s how to prepare in case your business is forced to close again during a second wave of…
Consumer Sentiment Is Shifting Quickly. Here’s How Businesses Are Keeping Up
While there’s been a gradual push for companies in the martech community to open up their systems and launch lower-cost solutions designed specifically for the small and mid-size business…
Local businesses migrate online as COVID threatens traditional shopping
Chrishandia White was planning a spring 2020 grand opening of her storefront for Chandi Michelle Boutique, her casual clothing and apparel line, when the coronavirus pandemic hit…
More Lending for Small Businesses Stuck in Coronavirus Limbo
Community development financial institutions are a special breed of lender. They offer affordable loans and clear guidance to businesses that can’t get either from conventional banks. Many…
As the coronavirus pandemic hammers small business, startups learn to adapt quickly
Wei and Kim, a former venture capitalist, started working together in San Francisco in July 2019 to start Karat, a credit card company for digital creators and influencers. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit…
Israeli startup Rise.ai partners with Google to help businesses offer digital gift cards
Google has selected Rise.ai, which offers AI-driven customer re-engagement solutions, to help businesses offer digital gift cards through public listings on Google My Business…
Covid-19 Shuttered More Than 1 Million Small Businesses. Here Is How Five Survived.
Eden Park Illumination Inc. had one product to sell before Covid-19: an ultraviolet light that distinguished real diamonds from fakes. The spread of a deadly virus across the…
Lowe’s giving out COVID-19 relief grants up to $20,000 for small businesses through nonprofit LISC
Monday is the deadline to apply for small business emergency relief grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 from Lowe’s. The nonprofit Local Initiatives Support Corporation…
Google Partners with Senator Cortez-Masto to Help Small Business Owners
Google is partnering with U.S. Senator, Catherine Cortez Masto, the Nevada Small Business Development Center and the Connected Commerce Council for Nevada to co-host…
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