EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAMS
Links to programs and resources made available through recent government action
US Small Business Administration (SBA) – GA District – Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) – Applications Open Now / Fact Sheet
Invest Atlanta – Business Continuity Loan Fund (BCLF) in partnership with the City of Atlanta – Preliminary Information – Application Intake expected to begin Monday, March 23, 2020
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – Tax Extension information
US Department of Labor / Georgia Department of Labor
New guidelines for handling unemployment and national best practices
BUSINESS STRATEGY RESOURCES
Links to technical assistance and resources available to help businesses pivot their strategy during these uncertain times
UGA Small Business Development Center – Virtual Consultations – Please schedule by e-mail or phone at (404) 413-7830
US Chamber of Commerce – Response Toolkit, National Trends, Business Advocacy Work
SCORE – Telephone or Video Sessions Available / Free Virtual Mentoring
REMOTE BUSINESS AND DIGITAL SUPPORT RESOURCES
Resource links for moving your business to remote operations and for digital technical assistance
Comcast – Two free months of internet service for low-income households
Facebook – Business Hub / Launching a Small Business Grant in the coming weeks
Google – Small Business Assistance to update your google search information
Free Tools to help your Small Business connect remotely
FOOD/SERVICE INDUSTRY SUPPORT RESOURCES
Links to resources and partners working to support small businesses and their employees in the service industry
National Restaurant Association / Georgia Restaurant Association