US Chamber of Commerce
RESOURCES & GUIDANCE
Help for Small Businesses
CO—Coronavirus Small Business Guide Delivering the latest resources, advice and information to help small businesses navigate this challenging time, including financial aid guides, remote working tips, best practices, links to webinars and townhalls, and much more.
Guide to Small Business Emergency Loans (PPP) The CARES Act allocated $350 billion to help small firms keep workers employed. Called the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans that can be forgiven if borrowers maintain or restore payrolls. Check eligibility, calculate borrowing limits, and apply using this guide.
Guide to Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) The CARES Act expanded the SBA’s long-standing Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL), which includes additional loan programs and $10,000 emergency grants. Check eligibility, calculate borrowing limits, and apply using this guide.
National Small Business Town Hall Series In partnership with Inc. Magazine, CO— is hosting weekly virtual townhalls to help small business owners and sole proprietors navigate financial aid and support programs and answer common questions. Register to attend the next virtual town hall.
For Treasury Department guidance, visit the agency’s Direct Assistance for Small Businesses page.
Additional Guides, Trackers, and Toolkits
Guide to Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) The CARES Act created a new employee retention tax credit for employers of all sizes that are closed, partially closed, or experiencing major revenue losses as a result of COVID-19. Check eligibility and calculate your tax credit using this guide.
Guide to Temporary Paid Leave and Family Medical Leave Congress has created new temporary paid sick leave and paid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) programs that are 100% reimbursable by the federal government. Check requirements, eligibility and exemptions using this guide.
State-by-State Essential Workforce Tracker Tracks each state’s “stay at home” guidance and DHS guidance by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), providing insight on the various orders that have been issued and updates on critical infrastructure and critical functions.
Global Dashboard on COVID-19 Government Policy Updates and direct links to COVID-19 related developments across 31 countries including issues such as government stimulus programs, guidance on critical infrastructure and workers, export restrictions, and data protection authorities.
Coronavirus Communication Toolkit Infographics, tip sheets, social media graphics and other visual resources to help you share important guidance, advice, and other information with businesses.
Help for Small Businesses
CO—Coronavirus Small Business Guide Delivering the latest resources, advice and information to help small businesses navigate this challenging time, including financial aid guides, remote working tips, best practices, links to webinars and townhalls, and much more.
Guide to Small Business Emergency Loans (PPP) The CARES Act allocated $350 billion to help small firms keep workers employed. Called the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans that can be forgiven if borrowers maintain or restore payrolls. Check eligibility, calculate borrowing limits, and apply using this guide.
- Spanish version: http://www.uschamber.com/sbloansESP
- PPP Loan Guide specifically for nonprofits: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/c3loans
- PPP Loan Guide specifically for independent contractors: Coming soon
Guide to Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) The CARES Act expanded the SBA’s long-standing Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL), which includes additional loan programs and $10,000 emergency grants. Check eligibility, calculate borrowing limits, and apply using this guide.
National Small Business Town Hall Series In partnership with Inc. Magazine, CO— is hosting weekly virtual townhalls to help small business owners and sole proprietors navigate financial aid and support programs and answer common questions. Register to attend the next virtual town hall.
For Treasury Department guidance, visit the agency’s Direct Assistance for Small Businesses page.
Additional Guides, Trackers, and Toolkits
Guide to Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) The CARES Act created a new employee retention tax credit for employers of all sizes that are closed, partially closed, or experiencing major revenue losses as a result of COVID-19. Check eligibility and calculate your tax credit using this guide.
Guide to Temporary Paid Leave and Family Medical Leave Congress has created new temporary paid sick leave and paid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) programs that are 100% reimbursable by the federal government. Check requirements, eligibility and exemptions using this guide.
State-by-State Essential Workforce Tracker Tracks each state’s “stay at home” guidance and DHS guidance by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), providing insight on the various orders that have been issued and updates on critical infrastructure and critical functions.
Global Dashboard on COVID-19 Government Policy Updates and direct links to COVID-19 related developments across 31 countries including issues such as government stimulus programs, guidance on critical infrastructure and workers, export restrictions, and data protection authorities.
Coronavirus Communication Toolkit Infographics, tip sheets, social media graphics and other visual resources to help you share important guidance, advice, and other information with businesses.
US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UPDATES
NEW FEDERAL LAW - US House & Senate Pass Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Supported by the US Chamber of Commerce
This bill provides, among other things, provisions to address Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family and Medical Leave, and Unemployment Insurance for
workers displaced by the ongoing outbreak. Furthermore, it includes provisions to provide diagnostic testing for coronavirus, and bolsters
Medicaid and nutrition programs for at risk populations. Below is a chart from the House Ways and Means Committee
which describes the employer paid leave requirements and the tax credit provisions.
Read the US Chamber of Commerce Summary at:
https://www.uschamber.com/issue-brief/summary-of-latest-congressional-action-coronavirus-response
workers displaced by the ongoing outbreak. Furthermore, it includes provisions to provide diagnostic testing for coronavirus, and bolsters
Medicaid and nutrition programs for at risk populations. Below is a chart from the House Ways and Means Committee
which describes the employer paid leave requirements and the tax credit provisions.
Read the US Chamber of Commerce Summary at:
https://www.uschamber.com/issue-brief/summary-of-latest-congressional-action-coronavirus-response
