Coronavirus Resources and Information
Business Assistance Resources
U.S. Chamber Foundation Launches Grant Program to Support Small Business Recovery
SBA Disaster Recovery Assistance- Informational Webinars
SBA Disaster Recovery Assistance- Informational Webinars TIMES and DETAILS
SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus
SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus Website
Combating the Coronavirus – U.S. Chamber of Commercce
Corona Virus Resource Page – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts- COVID-19 Help is Available
SBDC Webinars and Online Training – FREE!
Summary of Bipartisan Agreement on “CARES” Act
What’s Happening in Washington – U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
Updated CARES Act and COVID-19 Summary
U.S. Chamber Summary/Guidance on Chamber Loan Eligibility
Save Small Business Coalition Information
Save Small Business Coalition Sample Letter
TAB/TCCE Texas COVID-19 Resource Page
ThisWay Global Job Match Platform for EMPLOYEES
ThisWay Global Job Match Platform for EMPLOYERS
Crisis Management for Leader – From Taylorized PR
Newest Faith-Based Guidance Document for PPP
Texas small business can now apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to help with the COVID-19 crisis.
What’s an EIDL?
- The SBA EIDL program can provide low-interest loans of up to $2M to businesses and private non-profits.
- EIDLs may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills.
- The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses without credit available elsewhere. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%.
- EIDLs have long-term repayment options, up to a maximum of 30 years. Terms are determined on a case-by-case basis, based on borrower’s ability to repay.
How do I apply?
- Online at SBA.gov/disaster
- Need help? Call the SBA’s Disaster Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can call 800-877-8339
The SBA Houston District Office will provide the latest information from SBA to help small businesses with their economic recovery from the effects of the Coronavirus. We will give information on how to apply and where you can get additional help with preparing and applying for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan and PPP loan.
COVID-19 Legislation Resources
COVID-19 Need to know from Congressman Kevin Brady
COVID-19 FAQ from Congressman Brady’s office
High-level List of Coronavirus Relief Measures
U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released official guidance from the President regarding the Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19. read more here
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has posted additional Questions and Answers regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). For your reference, the updated information begins with Question #38. read more.. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
The updated guidance, in part, further clarifies the definitions of an “emergency responder” and “health care provider.”The Department of Labor encourages you to forward this information to workers and employers in your state.
Please call at 202-693-4600 or email OCIACongressionalNotifications@dol.gov if you have any questions.
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Public Health Resources
Dr. Robert Dickson, Montgomery County Hospital District Update 3/19/2020
Tide Dry Cleaners – Free Laundry Service for Family of Front Line Responders
Member Resources and Tools
- Post Hot Deals
- Post Member to Member Deals
- Post News Releases
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