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

Small Business Association Newsletter/Updates

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.

Schools, Colleges, and Universities

Families and Households

Communities and Faith-Based Organizations