Business Support

U.S. CHAMBER  | CLICK HERE
Please find below new materials from the U.S. Chamber regarding the federal government’s response to the ongoing pandemic. Among these resources, you will find the following:
OSHA’s Response to Workplace Safety and Coronavirus Exposure
NEW - A Backgrounder on Health Coverage: Options for individuals who have lost employer sponsored coverage due to the coronavirus
NEW - A Backgrounder on Unemployment Insurance Under the CARES Act

THE SAVE SMALL BUSINESS FUND | CLICK HERE
The application goes live MONDAY, April 20, 2020, at 3 PM EDT. 
The Save Small Business Fund is a grant making initiative offering short-term relief for small employers in the United States and its territories. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has launched the Save Small Business Grant Fund to provide $5,000 supplemental grants to small employers who have been harmed financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.

​PPP- STATE OF TEXAS, LIFTFUND & GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM | CLICK HERE
Apply Now for Our Small Business Education Program in Houston. Practical Education. One-On-One Advising. Free Courses. Supportive Network. 98% Completion Rate. Access To Capital. Courses: You and Your Business, Growth and Opportunities, Money and Metrics. 

​HARRIS COUNTY COVID-19 FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM | CLICK HERE
Download Program Flyer - Click Here 
Harris County small businesses owners can apply for 0% interest or potentially-forgivable loans from a $10 million county-funded program. Due to an overwhelming number of applications received, we have paused the acceptance of new applicants indefinitely. 

SBA DISASTER ASSISTANCE | CLICK HERE
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon a request received from a state’s or territory’s Governor, SBA will issue under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration. SBA is unable to accept new applications at this time for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)-COVID-19 related assistance program (including EIDL Advances) based on available appropriations funding. 
Applicants who have already submitted their applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tristen Sutton | CLICK HERE
If you're a restaurant owner looking to learn how to use Facebook and Instagram ads to increase your online & to-go orders then watch this FREE training from Facebook Ads Expert, Tristen Sutton!
During this tutorial, he teaches you how to target the people most interested in your food, how to maximize your advertising dollars, and generate more business during these unique times. Feel free to share with another business owner as well.

IRS | CLICK HERE
Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave

SBA | CLICK HERE
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.

USA | CLICK HERE Spanish - CLICK HERE
For details on all federal assistance

Facebook Small Business Grants Program |  CLICK HERE
We know that your business may be experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19. We’ve heard that a little financial support can go a long way, so we are offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits to help during this challenging time.