We recognize things are changing quickly for businesses as the impacts of the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. Here are some resources we have found helpful. If you have others, please share them here.
COVID-19 Resources
- Business Oregon
- City of Eagle Point Resources
- COVID-19: Small Business Navigator
- Jackson County COVID-19 Information
- JCLS COVID-19 Resources
- Medford Chamber of Commerce
- Office of the Governor of the State of Oregon
- Oregon Community Grant Program
- Representative Greg Walden’s Office
- Senator Jeff Merkley’s Office
- US Chamber of Commerce
- US Government
- US Small Business Administration
Chamber and Community Updates
Distribution of COVID19 Government Aid
By Jay O'Neil |
State by State allocation of COVID19 Payroll funds distribution Learn More
How to avoid a common mistakewhen applying for small businesses loansaccording to an SBA official
By Jay O'Neil |
A common pitfall: being unprepared In order to have the best chance of getting a PPP loan, small businesses need to do their homework. A lack of preparation is one […]
To All Who Support Oregon’s Small Businesses,
By Ashley Jensen |
Last night we were informed that the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program had experienced a lapse in appropriations. This morning, we learned that the Payroll Protection Program has experienced a […]
Businesses Who Have Not Had PPP or EIDL Applications Processed
By Ashley Jensen |
Getting Help For businesses that have not had PPP or EIDL applications processed, we recommend that they contact their local SBDC as soon as possible. For PPP applications, the SBA has […]
Businesses Who Have Received PPP or EIDL Funding
By Ashley Jensen |
Getting Help Many businesses that have received funds from these programs or who have applications that have been processed and are in the process of receiving funds may have additional […]
SBA publishes new PPP guidance for the self-employed and general partners
By Jay O'Neil |
The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a new interim final rule Tuesday that supplements the guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) included in the first interim final rule for […]
Business Resources & Live Online Programs
By Ashley Jensen |
The Library is creating virtual support for business owners during this challenging time. Currently, we are prioritizing Zoom and Facebook programs to teach business owners how best to represent themselves and […]
PayPal and QuickBooks Approved to Hand Out COVID19 Funds
By Jay O'Neil |
PayPal, Intuit QuickBooks approved to hand out emergency funds to small businesses in coronavirus program Published Fri, Apr 10 20209:48 PM EDTUpdated Sat, Apr 11 20201:18 AM EDT Kate Rooney@Kr00ney […]
Ag producers eligible for Paycheck Protection
By Jay O'Neil |
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act has allocated significant resources to the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help small businesses survive and keep workers employed amid the […]
SBA’s $10,000 Disaster Loans Come With New Caveats
By Jay O'Neil |
New details limit the scope of the economic injury disaster loans (EIDL) meant to provide businesses with immediate, emergency cash. Learn More