The Office of Economic Development and Dept. of Fire & Rescue have reached out to local manufacturers and “people-facing” service industries to gauge the urgent Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs for doing business. More than a dozen companies responded to the survey and have appreciated receiving the most critical supplies they need to keep their

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories were able to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000. This advance is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. This loan advance

On April 22, the General Assembly approved the governor’s plan to amend provisions of the Small Business Jobs Fund (which had been slated for dissolution) to allow the approximately $750,000 in remaining monies in that fund to be used for a grant program. The eligibility provisions were laid out in the governor’s amendments and are