COVID-19 Updates and Resources
As the effects of COVID-19 continue to impact our small business community we will be posting links to resources providing support and guidance to help you prepare and stay safe.
Covid 19 Relief Package Update!
January 20 2021 – How to Caculate Maximum Loan Amounts for First Draw PPP Loans and what Docs to Provide
January 20 2021 – PPP Borrower Resubmissions of Loan Forgiveness Applications using forms 3508S
January 20 2021 – PPP Excess Loan Amount Errors
January 12 2021 – Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Second Draw Overview
January 11 2021 – SBA Economic Aid Act Options
December 21 2020 – COVID-19 Emergency Relief Package: Detailed Summary of New Agreement
Support Small Business
While businesses do everything they can to help halt the spread of COVID-19, there are ways in which you can shop remotely & electronically and support your local restaurants while following safety guidelines.
For example: you can purchase gift cards, shop online, order takeout and delivery.
Purchasing a gift card to your favorite restaurant, shop, or venue is a great way to support local businesses immediately. Whether you give such cards as a gift or save them for future shopping or dining, purchasing gift cards will help businesses now.
Although restaurant dining areas will be closed during the COVID-19 outbreak, you are still able to order take out or delivery from your favorite Rhode Island restaurants and cafes. Several retailers who have temporarily closed are adding new items and updating their websites so that you can shop their collections online.
Frankie’s Restaurant & Pizzaria
Back 40
George’s of Galilee
Gardner’s Wharf Seafood
George’s of Galilee
Gregg’s Restaurants and Taverns
Micky’s Pizza
Seven Moons
Shayna’s Place
Sophie’s Brewhouse
The Provisioner New York Deli & Cafe (and delivery via doordash)
Brewed Awakenings CoffeeHouse South County
Wickford on the Water (and delivery)
Pagoda Inn
Great Harvest Bread Co (and delivery)
Carriage Inn
Faits Maison (home delivery subscription)
The Inside Scoop
Del’s North Kingstown
Find the Current Status from the Dept. of Health, CDC, and WHO
- Official COVID-19 page of the RI Dept of Health
- RI Dept of Health: Current status of positive cases, number of tests and individuals in self quarantine status: Current Status of Cases
- Travel Advisory page from the CDC
- Advisory on Mass Gatherings
- World Health Organization, COVID-19 page [health.us2.list-manage.com]
Small Business Association Newsletter/Updates
- January 20 2021 – Procedural Notice 5000-20079 for 7(a) and 504 on Econmic Aid Act Section 1112 guidance
- January 20 2021 – Procedural Notice 5000-20080 Microloan Program Economic Aid Act Section 1112 guidance
- January 20 2021 – PPP Excess Loan Amount Errors
- January 20 2021 – PPP Borrower Resubmissions of Loan Forgiveness Applications using forms 3508S
- January 20 2021 – How to Caculate Maximum Loan Amountsfor First Draw PPP Loans and what Docs to Provide
- January 12 2021 – Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Second Draw Overview
- January 11 2021 – SBA Economic Aid Act Options
- October 9 2020 – SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
- October 8 2020 – SBA PPP – Ownership Changes
- August 31 2020 – SBA Information Notice – Issuance of SOP 50 10 6
- August 11 2020 – Loan Forgiveness FAQs
- August 11 2020 – IFR — Appeals of SBA Loan Review Decisions Under the PPP
- August 11 2020 – Final PPP FAQs
- August 8 2020 – PPP Report on approved Loans as of August 8 2020
- July 23 2020 – Procedures for Lender Submission of Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Decisions to SBA and SBA Forgiveness Loan Reviews
- July 22 2020 – Guidance Regarding Identification and Reporting of Suspicious Activity in the COVID-19 EIDL Loan Program
- July 14 2020 – Procedural Notice: Updated Paycheck Protection Program Lender Processing Fee Payment and 1502 Reporting Process
- June 29 2020 – PPP maximum loan calculator
- June 19 2020 – Procedural Update – Refinance of EIDL Loans with PPP Loan Proceeds and Lender Remittance of EIDL Refinance Proceeds to SBA
- May 18 – PPP Forgiveness Application
- May 14 2020 – How To Find Research on PPP Loan Data
- April 29 2020 – Paycheck-Protection-Program-Interim-Final-Rule-on-Disbursements
- April 27 2020 – PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM – How to Calculate Maximum Loan Amounts – BY BUSINESS TYPE
- April 24 2020 – New Interim Final Rule for Paycheck-Protection-Program
- April 23 2020 – Update4.23 Paycheck-Protection-Program-Frequently-Asked-Questions (Question 31)
- April 14 2020 – Update4.14 Paycheck-Protection-Program-Frequently-Asked-Questions (Questions 26, 27, 28)
- April 9 2020 – Update4.8 Paycheck-Protection-Program-Frequently-Asked-Questions
- April 8 2020 – Update4.1SBA EIDL Guide
- April 8 2020 – update4.1 Small Business PPP Loan Guide
- April 8 2020 – Update 4.1 Emp Retention Credit Guide
- April 8 2020 – Paycheck-Protection-Program-Frequenty-Asked-Questions
- April 8 2020 – Paid Leave Guide
- April 8 2020 – Cares Act Presentation Powerpoint
- April 6 2020 – Rhode Island Banks Committed to Helping Small Businesses, Advise Patience with Paycheck Protection Program Loan Process
- April 2 2020 – SBA Small Business PPP Load Guide
- April 2 2020 – SBA Emp Retention Credit Guide
- April 2 2020 – SBA EIDL Guide
- April 1 2020 – Paycheck Protection Program
- March 31 2020 – How Rhode Island businesses and shoppers continue to handle COVID-19
Preparing the Workplace - Protecting Workers and Customers
Resources for Small Business
Congress has approved $350 billion in emergency loans for small businesses to help them keep workers employed. In fact, if small businesses maintain or later restore their payrolls, they may not have to repay some — or possibly any — of the loan. Here’s a guide and checklist from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to help your small business through the process.
- May 18 – Revised Restaurant Outdoor Dining Permit Application
- May 18 – ReopeningRI – Employee Rules to Stay Safe at Work
- May 18 – ReopeningRI – COVID-19 Control Plan: Template
- May 18 – ReopeningRI Business Guidelines/Highlights
- DLT – Rhode Island’s Sick and Safe Leave Worksheet
- Governor Gina Raimondo issues Twenty-First Supplemental Emergency Declaration Requiring Cloth Masks at Work
- Rhode Island Banks Committed to Helping Small Businesses, Advise Patience with Paycheck Protection Program Loan Process
- State of RI Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner – OHIC Answers Frequently asked COVID-19 Questions
- RI and Care.com partnership
- LT Gov COVID-19 Resources List
- Commerce RI Announcement SBA loans – free tools from Microsoft, Gmail, Webex, etc.
- Coronavirus Briefing Powerpoint
- RI SBA District Office Teleconference Series on Coronavirus and related topics
- Rhode-Island-16337-SBA-Working-Capital-Loans-Available-Due-to-Coronavirus
- SBA Working Capital Loans Available due to Coronavirus
- SBA Working Capital Loans Available due to Coronavirus – in Spanish
- SBA Disaster Loans Deferment
- FAQ SBA Deferment and Bridge Loans
- Video – How to Get Started with COVID-19 Disaster Loan Deferment
- Information for Rhode Island Employees and Employers [health.us2.list-manage.com](RIDLT)
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) [health.us2.list-manage.com] (U.S. Small Business Association)
- Interim guidance to prevent worker exposure to COVID-19 [health.us2.list-manage.com] (OSHA)
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) [health.us2.list-manage.com] (CDC)
- Verizon Update
- Cox Communications Update
- RI Alliance for Business Resource SitRep
Schools, Colleges, and Universities
- Guidance for School Settings [health.us2.list-manage.com] (CDC)
- Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education [health.us2.list-manage.com] (CDC)
- Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Childcare Programs and K-12 Schools to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) [health.us2.list-manage.com] (CDC)
- Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations [health.us2.list-manage.com] (CDC)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Guidance for Athletic Administrators & Coaches in School & After-School Programs [health.us2.list-manage.com] (RIDOH)
- Preparing for COVID-19 [health.us2.list-manage.com] (American College Health Association)
Families and Households
- Resources for Survivors of Violence During COVID-19
- Resources for Survivors of Violence During COVID-19 (Spanish)
- Interim Guidance: Get Your Household Ready for Coronavirus Disease 2019 [health.us2.list-manage.com] (CDC)
- Taking Care of Your Family During Coronavirus and Other Emerging Infectious Disease Outbreaks [health.us2.list-manage.com] (Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress)
- Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 [health.us2.list-manage.com] (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
- Share Facts About COVID-19 [health.us2.list-manage.com] (updated fact sheet includes tips for coping with stress and helplines to call) (CDC)
Communities and Faith-Based Organizations
- Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities [health.us2.list-manage.com] (CDC)
- Recommended Precautions for Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in Election Polling Locations, including Cleaning and Disinfection [health.us2.list-manage.com] (CDC)
- Interim Guidance: Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready for Coronavirus Disease 2019 [health.us2.list-manage.com] (COVID-19) (CDC)
- Interim Guidance: Get your Community- and Faith-based Organizations Ready for COVID-19 [health.us2.list-manage.com] (CDC)
- People at risk for serious illness from COVID-19 [health.us2.list-manage.com] (CDC