The coronavirus pandemic is having deep impact on our community. Downtown Worcester BID is keeping current on resources and new information to help in this crisis. We will be updating these resources regularly, so check back often. Please contact us if there are other resources or needs we can help address.
RESOURCE LISTS & INFORMATION
For Businesses
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts COVID-19 Resources and Guidance for Businesses
- Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network (MSBDC) COVID-19 Small Business Resource List
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Small Business Guide
- Worcester Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Daily Email Archive
- Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) COVID-19 Economic Resources
- Massachusetts Reopening Plan
For Nonprofit Organizations
ASSISTANCE
Disaster Financing
- U.S. Small Business Administration CARES Act Funding Options
- Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
- Massachusetts SBA Express Lenders List
- Step-by-Step Guide on How to Apply for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
- Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) The Futures Fund
- North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation Emergency Micro-Loan Program
- LISC Small Business Relief Grants (deadline February 9, 2021 11:59 p.m. ET)
Corporate & Philanthropic Support
Workforce Assistance
- Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave
- Massachusetts WorkShare Program Layoff Aversion
- MassHire Central Region JobGet Free 6-Month Account
- Quinsigamond Community College Free Workforce Development Classes
- Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation
Technical Assistance & Webinars
- Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) Central Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Central Regional Office
- SCORE Worcester Chapter
- Worcester Business Journal Webinar Calendar
- COVID-19 Small Business Stabilization Network & PPP Technical Assistance/Multilingual Translation
- WPI Foisie Business School Small Business Digitization Services
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Ready to learn more about Downtown Worcester and why it may be the perfect location for your new business? Contact the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District:
44 Portland Street, Suite 508
Worcester, MA 01608
info@downtownworcester.org
