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Economic Development Resources for COVID-19Michelle Stephens2021-11-02T16:37:16-07:00

Economic Development Resources for COVID-19

CALED recognizes that as economic developers, you are the leaders in your communities and play an important role in providing good information to help your  businesses withstand and recover. CALED has gathered federal, state, and local resources that provide guidance as well as examples of what communities are doing to help their local businesses.

News & Resources

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

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Blueprint for a Safer Economy – Find the Status of Activities in your County

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Governor Newsom Issued a COVID-19 Employer Playbook For a Safe Reopening

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CALED Releases Update on Approved CA Budget that Impacts Economic Development

Read full review here.

CALED Releases Recommendations to Accelerate Recovery

Read more here.

Learn about the latest details on SBA’s COVID-19 Resources

Read more here.

Check out this Data that Tracks US Pandemic Recovery

Read more here.

Local Economic Development Provisions of The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

CALED has created the Local Economic Development Provisions of The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) that provides you a thorough summary of the economic development and related provisions with references and links to the actual bill sections so that you may more quickly see how the Act can assist you during these challenging times.

Thank you to Dan Carrigg, CALED’s Strategic Legislative Advisor for reviewing the bill and providing the overview.

Click here to access the Local Economic Development Provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

Click here to see examples of what CA Communities are doing to help their businesses.

Click here to see how to access some of the programs in the CARES Act.

Check out tools and offers available to Communities and Businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Federal and Nationally Available Resources:

Business Resources:

  • Visit the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention website for public health information as well as Interim Guidance for Businesses & Employers and Resources for Managing Stress and Anxiety
  • For Private-Sector businesses working on COVID-19 response, equipment, and resources, check out FEMA’s Guidance.
  • USDA is offering opportunities for immediate relief (updated June 3, 2020) to rural residents, businesses, and communities and has a COVID-19 Response page
  • See if your provider signed the FCC’s pledge to “Keep Americans Connected”
  • US Treasury Department Released details on the CARES Act programs they are administering
  • US Chamber of Commerce Resources and Toolkit for Businesses

Employer & Employee Resources:

  • Federal IRS Guidelines on Tax Relief during the Coronavirus outbreak
  • SBDC Employer Resource Guide

Loans & Financial Assistance:

  • Click here to check out the Three Step Process for Disaster Loans. Find additional detail here. Click here to access the Loan Forgiveness Application.
  • SBDCs are actively working with businesses to put together their loan packages, which can result in a shortened approval time. Find your local SBDC here or click here for a CA map
  • EDA NOFO for $1.5 billion in CARES Act funding has been released
  • US Chamber Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Guide
  • SBA COVID-19 Relief Options
  • Shuttered Venues Operators Grant
  • SBA Debt Relief
  • Cross-program Eligibility on SBA COVID-19 Relief Options
  • SBA COVID-19 Private Funding Options
  • COVID-19 Recovery Information in Other Languages
  • SBA Rolls Out New $5B Grant Program for Small Businesses
  • SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund
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California-Specific Resources:

Business Resources:

  • CA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response page
  • Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders re: Coronavirus & COVID-19
  • The latest Coronavirus information from the CA Department of Public Health
  • GO-Biz website with State resources for employers & employees
  • Sign up for these listserves to see what state and federal funding and resources are available:
    • Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
  • Information from VisitCA on impacts, talking points, and media statements
    • UPDATE: 4/15 – Live Events and Performances at Indoor Venues are Allowed, 16+ Eligible for Vaccination
  • CAMEO’s webpage is offering updates and resources for small- and micro-businesses
  • During the shelter in place order, quality broadband is more important than ever, especially in rural communities. Let your businesses know that they should measure their local internet speeds by logging in on CalSPEED from their home or mobile devices. This mapping allows broadband consortia to accurately identify broadband gaps.
  • California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
  • Beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy (CA Dept. of Public Health – 4-6-21)

Employer & Employee Resources:

  • OnwardCA.org is a resource for people who have lost their jobs
  • CA Employment Development Department website with resources for workers & employers
  • CA Labor & Workforce Development Agency with information for Workers & Employers
  • CA Franchise Tax Board Information on tax relief during the Coronavirus outbreak

Loans & Financial Assistance:

  • CA Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank (IBank) Small Business Loan Guarantee, Disaster Loans, & Jump Start loan program
  • The CA Treasurer’s Office announced a supplemental contribution to the California Capital Access Program for businesses directly impacted by COVID 19
The California Association for Local Economic Development is a private, not-for-profit membership organization. Permission to share our work product is granted provided credit is given to CALED.

In the future, remember to “Outsmart Disaster” by helping your local businesses prepare for emergencies.

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