COVID-19 Small Business Resources

Below are website links for more information and resources for small business owners to use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated links and information will be added as local, state and federal governments continue to respond to this crisis. (Updated 4/28/20)

U.S. Small Business Administration – Disaster Loan Assistance https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela?fbclid=IwAR2Ant4ba8i19EZAY1RcuwiqyYbuxFhJcGBfbciqERkLiVgnzRNDBD550m8

Paycheck Protection Program, is online. The application can be found here. These loans will be granted on a first-come first served basis, please work with your bank immediately.

Each bank has its own requirements regarding the information that must be submitted. A list of items your bankmay require is here, but you will need to confirm what needs to be included with your individual bank. It will vary.

Note: Applications and the supporting materials must be submitted electronically. You can apply through any existing SBA lender or through any federally insured depository institution, federally insured credit union, and Farm Credit System institution that is participating.

A Paycheck Protection Program template is available here. This is an illustration of how you might get the numbers that are required for your application. The U.S. Treasury has put together a Borrower Information Sheet, found here, which answers some frequently asked questions.

Please check out the Treasury Page https://home.treasury.gov

PA Dept. of Community and Economic Development Business Resources

https://dced.pa.gov/resources/

PIDA – Small Business Loans – Applications Must be Submitted through the Greater Berks Dev. Fund

https://dced.pa.gov/programs/pennsylvania-industrial-development-authority-pida/

SeedcoPA + SeedcoDE – Small Business Assistance and Resources Website

https://seedcopa.com/covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR3j5PXo16CKa7RJByYSb49ok2iRC11jjatfFNL960IoM0N-6LhgjLjGH7k

Temple University Small Business Center – Updated Webinars to Assist in Filing for a Small Business Loan

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-nVwZ1E_L_IE-hZSsK2o9orke_llSF_Qh3y2jrYwkVQ/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwAR32mP9BoFPIN2qFQi3ARSMmPrs1hMhbBPJwolGZRe0CRMRBAXGjwBG4tA4

Support Local Businesses – Website to Purchase Gift Cards Online

https://www.fxvdigital.com/support-local-business/?fbclid=IwAR3BaMBYd0cJfBQsYxbho-JW6PjUYv7kOfH_8ZCNgiGAVsBoI8uYG0I5dIo

Pennsylvania Office of Unemployment Compensation – Filing for UE Benefits