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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
New Funding Opportunities:
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) opens for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers
- President Biden announces paid leave tax credit to offset cost for employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide full paid time for the COVID vaccination and recovery
- American Rescue Plan Act establishes the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. | Registration for the SBA application portal will begin on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 8 AM. Applications will open on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 11 AM.
- B.U.I.L.D. Small Business Microgrant Program - Businesses in Dallas County with no more than 1-5 employees and an annual revenue under $51,000 can apply for a small one-time grant of up to $2,000 | June 15-30
Winter Storm Recovery
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- COVID-19 Community Toolbox: Resources for Small Business, Nonprofits, and Entrepreneurs in North Texas
- Resources to Help Your Small Business Survive the Coronavirus | U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Crisis Management | Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
- Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs: Employer Guide
- Coronavirus Small Business Guide by the US Chamber
- Small Business Cybersecurity Guide
- United States-Mexicon-Canada Agreement (USMCA) launches July 1st
- How to Take Your Small Business Online
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- Small Business Resources for Women Starting a Business
- Information, Grants, and Resources for Women That Own Small Businesses
- Women Owned Small Business Federal Contracts - How much of federal government contracting dollars go to WOSB? Check out the interactive dashboard
- Supporting Women in Business Resource Guide
- How can I let customers know my business is Black-owned?
- Resources for Black-Owned Businesses
- Attract More Customers Online Using Digital Tools and the Black-Owned Business Attribute
- Resources for Minority-Owned Small Businesses from Trianz
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Reopening Announcements
- Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Government Entities from Mandating Masks - Businesses determine their own mask policies
Reopening Resources
- Health and Safety Policy - Resources for Businesses (sample policies and graphics)
- Coronavirus Response Toolkit
- COVID-19: Guidance for Employers, Employees, and Customers of Reopened Retail Services
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- U.S. Small Business Administration
- Apply for SBA Assistance Now
- Guide to SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans
- SBA Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- The Small Business Owner's Guide to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
- COVID-19 Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide
- Notice: Cedar Hill does not qualify as an economically vulnerable community for the Save Small Business Fund grant program through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - This loan provides economic relief to small businesses and nonprofit organizations that are experiencing a temporary loss of revenue
- COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) - This loan provides economic relief to small businesses and nonprofit organizations that are experiencing a temporary loss of revenue
- Express Bridge Loans - Access up to $25,000 quickly
- SBA Debt Relief (for existing borrowers) - The SBA will pay 6 months of principal, interest, and any associated fees that borrowers owe for all current 7(a), 504, and Microloans in regular servicing status as well as new 7(a), 504, and Microloans disbursed prior to September 27, 2020
- Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund - Provides flexible, affordable capital and free business support services to small businesses and nonprofits across the south and southeast to help them navigate and rebuild from the COVID-19 economic crisis.
- B.U.I.L.D. Small Business Microgrant Program - Businesses in Dallas County with no more than 1-5 employees and an annual revenue under $51,000 can apply for a small one-time grant of up to $2,000. Applications open June 15-30
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- IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief
- To learn about options for remaining in compliance and avoiding interest and late fees on taxes due contact the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Enforcement Hotline at (800) 252-8880.
- Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit
- IRS Released Guidance on PPP Loan Deductibility | From Bruce E Bernstien & Associates Tax News
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit Fact Sheet
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The Cedar Hill Strong Grant/Loan Program provided support to numerous businesses in Cedar Hill
- Learn more about the impact of the program
- Hear from local business owners
- Visit the Cedar Hill Strong Economy Workshop Series for additional resources and past workshop recordings
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