COVID-19 Business Resources

7/8/2020: California's new personal protective equipment (PPE) marketplace. Visit SafelyMakingCA.org.

4/21/2020 - SJ County Issues Guidelines for Non-Essential Businesses to Perform Basic Operations (NEW)  here.

List of Critical and Essential Infrastructure Workers here.


In response to the COVID-19, the City of Lathrop has listed the following website links with resources for Lathrop businesses, employers, and employees. 

LOAN & FINANCIAL PROGRAMS

  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation--Small Business Fund $5k Grant (NEW) here.
  • Small Business Administration here.
    • Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources here.
    • Paycheck Protection Program here.
    • Economic injury Disaster Loan Program information  here and application here.
    • Local SBDC contact for assistance on putting together business loan packages  here.  
    • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Emergency Loan Guidance  here.
       
  • CA Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank (IBank) Small Business Loan Guarantee, Disaster Loans, & Jump Start loan program  here.
     
  • The CA Treasurer’s Office announced a  supplemental contribution to the California Capital Access Program for businesses directly impacted by COVID 19
     
  • San Joaquin County Revolving Loan Fund here.

CALIFORNIA SPECIFIC RESOURCES

  • Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development: helpful information for employers, employees and all Californians here.
     
  • Sick or Quarantined:  If you're unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a Disability Insurance Claim.  Reduced Hours:  If your employer has reduced your hours or shut down operations due to COVID-19, you can file an Unemployment Claim.
  • CA Labor & Workforce Development Agency with information for Workers & Employers here.

FEDERAL & NATIONAL RESOURCES

  • Opening Up America Again Guidelines (NEW) here.
     
  • Small Business Guide to the CARES ACT here.
     
  • US Chamber of Commerce Resources and Toolkit for Businesses  here.
  • Federal OSHA Guidance on preparing for COVID-19 in the workplace here.

  • Guidance for Businesses & Employers from the SBA here.

  • Federal IRS Guidelines on Tax Relief during the Coronavirus outbreak here.

Thank you to the California Association of Local Economic Developers (CALED) for gathering and providing the information above.   https://www.caled.org