Business Resources
Small Business Finance Resources
Check the Status of Your PA Small Business Grant Application Here
After You Apply – Paycheck Protection Program Guidance from the PA SBDC
PUA Benefits Portal for Initial Claim and Weekly Filings
SBA Programs – Scams and Fraud Alerts
Small Business Advantage Grant – PA Department of Environmental Protection
Get More Information and Check the Status of Your Economic Injury Disaster Loan
U.S. Small Business Administration Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
Reopening Resources
Governor Wolf’s COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines and Resources
Governor Wolf’s Process to Reopen Pennsylvania
White House Guidelines for Opening Up America Again
CDC Guidelines for Communities, Schools, Workplaces, and Events
Business Resources & FAQs from Geisinger
Tips as You Reopen Your Luzerne County Business from the Wilkes University SBDC
PA Chamber’s Bringing PA Back Initiative
PA Chamber Tips for Preparing Your Business to Reopen
PA Chamber Tips for Welcoming Back Employees and Customers
U.S. Chamber Ready to Reopen Small Business Playbook
Pennsylvania COVID-19 PPE & Supplies Business-2-Business (B2B) Interchange Directory
COVID-19 Business Risk Assessment Tool
Case, Contact, and Contact of a Contact Infographic
Commonwealth of PA Critical Medical Supplies Procurement Portal
Returning to a Healthy Workplace Checklist Provided by DXDempsey
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Use These Resources to Prepare Your Workplace & Team
Pennsylvania Manufacturing Call to Action Portal
Wolf Administration Announces Business Loan Deferrals
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
United States Department of Labor COVID-19 Safety and Health Standards, Control & Prevention
Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Crisis Management Samples
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Response Toolkit
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Google Small Business Free Resource Page
Free LinkedIn Learning Courses for Remote Working Strategies
Free Grow with Google Remote Work Hub
National Association of Manufacturers: Coronavirus Resources
Coronavirus Information and Resources (National Restaurant Association)
Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (HHS & CDC)
Pandemic Preparedness Planning For U.S. Businesses With Overseas Operations (CDC)
INVIGOR-8 NEPA – 8 Actionable Tips for Success
Webinars
COVID-19: Managing Your Workplace Through the Crisis Webinar, Hosted by Ufberg & Associates
Virtual Informational Town Hall: FAQs Pertaining to the COVID-19 Impact on Your Business
Your Small Business Development Centers Want to Help Your Business! Reach Out for Assistance:
Wilkes University Small Business Development Center (Luzerne County)
The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center (Lackawanna County)