Reopening Instructions/Guidance: mass.gov/reopening

Central MA

Let our MSBDC business advisors help you navigate the federal loan programs, the start upor growth of your business. All our services are FREE! Please complete our "Request forCounseling" confidentiality form and someone will contact you via email or phone toschedule a virtual appointment with an advisor. We will also continue to monitor the mostup-to-date information to share with our business community.

Schedule an appointment today by emailing SBDC@clarku.edu and by registering for free athttps://bit.ly/3af2liw to address all of your questions.

Other Resources:SBA.gov: SBA offers disaster assistance in response to COVID-19.Mass.gov: The Massachusetts state website has the latest information on COVID-19.

Americassbdc.org: America’s SBDC has gathered helpful information and resources onCOVID-19.MSBDC.org has a dedicated COVID-19 page with helpful resources and articles.Worcesterma.gov has a page with local, state and federal assistance programs and grants.SCORE: source of free business mentoring and education.

To reduce the impact of COVID-19 outbreak conditions on businesses,workers, customers, and the public, it is important for all employers toplan now for COVID-19. For employers who have already planned forinfluenza pandemics, planning for COVID-19 may involve updating plansto address the specific exposure risks, sources of exposure, routes oftransmission, and other unique characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 (i.e.,compared to pandemic influenza viruses).

The guidance below is intended for planning purposes. Employers andworkers should use this planning guidance to help identify risk levels inworkplace settings and to determine any appropriate control measures toimplement. Additional guidance may be needed as COVID-19 outbreakconditions change, including as new information about the virus, itstransmission, and impacts, becomes available.

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Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf

Calling Female Founders and Entrepreneurs! The applicationfor The Capital Network's Fellowship for Female Founders is nowlive!

This free six-month fellowship is designed for female foundersand CEOs of early stage, high growth startups based in the NewEngland area who are looking to raise outside capital. Includedin the fellowship are free TCN memberships, 40+ workshopswith fundraising resources and education, 1-on-1 mentoring,monthly cohort meetings, and access to a network of 100+investors and mentors excited to support your venture.

Apply today for this opportunity to get the education,mentorship, network, and support you need to grow yourbusiness: https://hubs.ly/H0sT02N0.

Complete the Massachusetts Travel Form prior to arrival, unless youare visiting from a lower-risk state designated by the Department ofPublic Health.Quarantine for 14 days or produce a negative COVID-19 test result thathas been administered up to 72-hours prior to your arrival inMassachusetts. If your COVID-19 test result has not been received prior to arrival,visitors, and residents must quarantine until they receive a negativetest result. Failure to comply may result in a $500 fine per day.

Effective August 1, 2020, all visitors and returning residents enteringMassachusetts must follow new travel orders. The Commonwealth hasmade great progress to slow the spread of COVID-19 and gradually re-open the economy, and all visitors have a responsibility to help us keeptransmission levels as low as possible.

All visitors entering Massachusetts, including returning residents,who do not meet an exemption, are required to:

Please find more information below, including the list of lower-risk states,exemptions, business guidance and other details.

https://bit.ly/315wBKn

Free Mentorship Program for Women Entrepreneurs

MA Travel Order (Effective Aug. 1st)

As COVID-19 affects millions of #smallbusinesses, weunderstand the importance of providing accurate andtimely information. That’s why we’ve gathered COVID-19resources, like information on applying for the PaycheckProtection Program, on one secure, easy-to-navigate site.Find more information about the PPP loan and how toapply on covid-sb.org. The deadline is Aug. 8! Funded through a grant from the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration.

Need help with the #PaycheckProtectionProgram loanapplication? Use the resource locator tool on covid-sb.orgto connect with a #smallbiz advisor in your area.

Apply at: https://bit.ly/39I2lZQ

The Round 5 application period is now open for the LISC BostonSmall Business Relief Grants for small businesses facing immediatefinancial pressure because of Covid-19. Applications due byMonday, August 3rd.

Who is eligible?We will support small businesses and enterprises affected the Covid-19 across the country, especially those in underserved communities,including entrepreneurs of color, women- and veteran-ownedbusinesses that often lack access to flexible, affordable capital.Applications will be reviewed based on criteria designed to prioritizeparticularly challenged businesses, and the final grantees will berandomly selected from the top scoring applicants.If you are anonprofit organization, we have compiled a guide ofresources available nationally and locally. Para leer esta informaciónen español, haga click aquí.

Apply: https://bit.ly/33fiHrW

Frequently Asked Questions: https://bit.ly/2Pfbn7b

Paycheck Protection Program Extended

DeadlineEXTENDED!

LISC Business Grants

Formerly Incarcerated Small Business Rescue Fund Application: https://bit.ly/37J18Ao

Black Founders Startup GrantRandom Selection, No application needed, Rolling:https://bit.ly/2DlfTOR

The Futures Fund BECMA: Instructions & Apply: https://bit.ly/3gXGgd5

10 Financial Grants for Black-owned FashionBusinesses: https://bit.ly/2OzkRd9

National Resources & OrganizationsHello Alice: Black-Owned Biz Resource CenterNational Association for the Self-EmployedOfficial Black Wall StreetAccion InternationalMinority Business Development AgencyCapital Pathways Program8(a) Business Development ProgramNational Minority Supplier Development CouncilCATAPAULTDisadvantaged Business Enterprise Program MWBE Consulting GroupNational Black MBA AssociationNational Minority Business CouncilBlack FoundersBlack Women ConnectBlack Women EnterprisesDreamSpringHouston Area Urban League Young ProfessionalsBlack Enterprise

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Additional Resources for Black, African-American owned Businesses

Walkers Legacy Spreadsheet of Resources:https://bit.ly/2ZaBNN7

MA COVID Business Ready Certification Pilot Program For minority, immigrant, andblack-owned beauty salon &

barbershop owners in Boston.Program offered in English &

Spanish. Learn more andapply at:

https://bit.ly/3eTFsnD

View the List of Worcester's Black, African-American,African owned businesses here: https://bit.ly/2XAMxnh

Support Local

Businesses owned by entrepreneurs of color have been particularly impacted by decliningrevenues, and despite government efforts to get money into people’s hands, many smallbusinesses have not received the support they need. Fortunately, there are lenders who servethese businesses and communities: Community Development Financial Institutions.

CDFIs are mission-driven lenders that serve the parts of America that too often get left behind,including people of color, returning veterans, new citizens, and more. What role can CDFIs playin supporting entrepreneurs and advancing equity during this uncertain time? And how canpolicymakers, investors, philanthropy, and others support the work of CDFIs?

Register for Webinar: https://bit.ly/2D9rhxvWhen: August 4th, 2-3pm (EST)

August 4, 2020 – 11 to noon: Chart of AccountsAugust 5, 2020 – 11 to noon: How to Pay Billsand Record RevenueAugust 6, 2020 – 11 to noon: Reports – Whatdo they Look Like and How to Flag Errors

Intro to QuickBooks: COMING SOON

Tax Provisions, Cares Act – Beyond the PPPAugust 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmhttps://bit.ly/31didkP

Increasing Efficiencies through EffectiveBusiness SystemsAugust 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmhttps://bit.ly/3hU8WEp

SBA Learning CenterSCORE TrainingsWRCOC CalendarCWE Online Learning

To access statewide MSBDC Training,visit: https://www.msbdc.org/training/

For further webinars, trainings & resources:

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Upcoming FREE Webinars

Delivering Credit to Entrepreneurs of Color Impacted by COVID-19

Resources for Your Business Success! Tuesday, August 4, at 1:00 p.m.https://bit.ly/39IUTxG

Reopening Business During COVID-19:What Employers Need to KnowWednesday, August 5, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.https://clients.msbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=110400008

Raising Capital through EquityCrowdfunding for Your StartupAugust 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmhttps://bit.ly/2P9BDzU

PPP & EIDL Loan ForgivenessAugust 4, 2020Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ESThttps://bit.ly/31e9CN9

Otros Sitios con Recursos para pequeñasempresas

Ayuda con la segunda ronda PPP enEspañol, Haitian Kreole & Portuguéshttps://hubs.ly/H0q28ns0

Aplicación para solicitar seguro dedesempleo en español con teléfono móvilhttps://bit.ly/35mg1aT

Recursos gratuitos y Fondos deemergencia$10,000 están disponibles específicamentepara los fundadores Hispanos. Másinformación en https://rb.gy/trvhga

Opciones de Asistencia de SBA

Sitio de SBAAmplify Latinx Facebook PageBlack Economic Council Website

Orientación y Recursos Para Pequeñas Empresas

Fondos: The Futures Fund BECMA:https://bit.ly/3gXGgd5

COVID-19 Impact Resources:https://fbequity.org/covid-19-resources-2/

GUÍA DE RESILECIA PARA PEQUEÑAS

EMPRESAS

MODELO GRATIS: Plan deResiliencia Empresarial

SEMINARIOS WEB: Plan deResiliencia Empresarial

MODELO GRATIS:Procedimientosde emergencia

AMPLIFY LATINX:SEMINARIOS WEB

SEMINARIOS WEB PARAAFRONTAR CORONAVIRUS

GRATIS WEBINAR: Programas y Recursospara Pequenos NegociosMartes 4 de agosto de 2020, 2- 3PM (EST)REGISTRO EN LINEA:https://bit.ly/3eNbVvH

Contact your SBDC business advisor. We’re here and want to help. 508-793-7615.  Share the SBDC website link with a friend, family member, or colleague if they own abusiness. https://www.clarku.edu/offices/small-business-development-center/

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The Small Business Development Center at Clark University is committed to helpingyour business succeed in Massachusetts. We provide free, confidential, one-on-onebusiness assistance and free or low-cost educational training programs toprospective and existing small businesses throughout the state in order to foster thestart, growth, and sustainability of these businesses.

A partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration and theMassachusetts Office of Business Development under cooperative agreementSBAHQ20B0022 through the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Isenberg Schoolof Management. SBDCs are a program supported by SBA and extended to the publicon a non-discriminatory basis. SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions orservices of any external parties or activities. By contacting our office and requestingat least two weeks in advance, every attempt will be made to reasonablyaccommodate persons with disabilities and those who need translation services.

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