Business Resources

Small Business Finance Resources

Understanding the CARES Act Financing Programs

There are currently two federal loan options available through the CARES Act to provide funding to your small business: The EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loans) and the Payment Protection Program (PPP) These federal programs are offered through the US Small Business Administration and require the assistance of SBA certified lenders (typically your Financial Institution). At this time, we recommend you contact your financial institution to find out more information on the programs, including eligibility and the application process. For more information on these program, please see the links below.

Wondering where to check the status of your EIDL application? Applicants can call or email customer service at SBA using their application number to check the status of their application.

After You Apply – Paycheck Protection Program Guidance from the PA SBDC

CARES Act Loan Comparison

Find a Nearby Lender Eligible to Issue a Loan Under the Paycheck Protection Program

PUA Benefits Portal for Initial Claim and Weekly Filings

Information on the New Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist (Paycheck Protection Program)

Guide to SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)

Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit

SBA Programs – Scams and Fraud Alerts

SBA Express Bridge Loans Overview

Non-Profit, Community-Based Organization Funding: The NEPA Grantmakers Common Grant Application for COVID-19 Response

This new grant portal will be the vehicle used to receive and process requests related to the COVID-19 crisis, and these requests will be reviewed and considered by multiple funders in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region.

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Financial Resources for the Food Industry

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s Restaurant Employee Relief Fund

Samuel Adams and The Greg Hill Foundation Restaurant Strong Fund

Other Financing Resources

Hairdressers at Heart COVID-19 Relief Fund

Reopening Resources

Governor Wolf’s Process to Reopen Pennsylvania

Governor Wolf’s Yellow Phase County Guidance

COVID-19 Safety Procedures Flyer
ALL open businesses must have this flyer signed and displayed clearly for both employees and customers to see (recommended placement in break room and by business entrance)

White House Guidelines for Opening Up America Again

CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes

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

Governor Wolf’s Building Safety Order

Governor Wolf’s Worker Safety Order

Governor Wolf’s Guidance for Construction Industry’s Reopening on May 1st

Pennsylvania COVID-19 PPE & Supplies Business-2-Business (B2B) Interchange Directory

COVID-19 Business Risk Assessment Tool

COVID-19 Business FAQ

Case, Contact, and Contact of a Contact Infographic

Commonwealth of PA Critical Medical Supplies Procurement Portal

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