Business Tools and Resources

Federal

• Federal Government Response to COVID-19
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2
• U.S. Department of Labor | Coronavirus Resources: Topics include workplace safety, wages/hours and leave, and unemployment insurance flexibility.
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
• U.S. Department Of Treasury | The CARES Act Works for All Americans
• Internal Revenue Service | Tax Relief for Businesses and Tax-Exempt Entities, Health and Retirement Plans, and Individuals and Families 
• U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship | Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

State of Texas

• Office of the Texas Governor | Texas Included in Emergency Designation for SBA Small Business Disaster Loans
  • FAQs for Texas Businesses
  • Information page for Texas business-related COVID-19 resources, including a list of required documentation for the SBA Loan process, state departments’ funding opportunities, and Jobseeker resources.
  • Governor Announces Extensions to TWC Payment Deadlines for Certain Employers
• Texas Attorney General Office | Update: Cal­cu­la­tion of Busi­ness Days and COVID-19
• Texas Comptroller’s Office: Tax Help Is Available to Businesses
• Texas Workforce Commission | COVID-19 Resources for Employers: Information impacting employers such unemployment benefits and precautions for employers.
  • Shared work program: A voluntary program developed to help Texas employers and employees withstand a business slowdown and avoid layoffs. Under the program, an employer can supplement an employee’s lost wages because of reduced hours worked with partial unemployment benefits. 
• Texas Associated Of Workforce Boards | COVID-19 Resources
• Texas Department of Agriculture – COVID-19 Resources Guide
• Texas Downtown Association (TDA) | Information And Resources For Downtowns: Funding sources independent of state and local governments. Preparedness, recovery and marketing resources; advice; and ideas from other communities.

Dallas County, Local resources

• County Update COVID-19 Information
• Office of Small Business Enterprise
• Small Business Development Center
  • North Texas Small Business Development Center: Visit the website for information and tips for applying for a disaster loan
  • The Dallas Metropolitan SBDC serves the Dallas county area and is hosted by El Centro College. Contact for assistance on EIDL and PPP loan applications. Phone: (214) 860-5865 Email: dsbdc@dcccd.edu
• Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • Information and Resources
• Texas Restaurant Association
  • COVID-19 Health & Safety Training Certification and Restaurant Verification Program
  • Coronavirus Guidance Resources
• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas | List of Centers

Other Resources

• Forbes Magazine | Six Sources Of Crucial COVID-19 Support For Small Businesses
• Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) | COVID-19: What Small Business Can Do: Tips for businesses on how to adjust business operations and communicating those changes with your customers.
• Main Street America | COVID-19 Main Street Resources
• National Development Council (NDC) | Resource Guide: Links to bills, small business assistance, resource and example programs from across the United States.
• Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) | COVID-19 Resources & Updates: From information and webinars to contacts and programs.
• Texas REALTORS | COVID-19 Resource for Real Estate Brokers
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Combating the Coronavirus
    
  • Coronavirus Small Business Guide
  • Small Business Preparedness Expanded Guide: Resources to help prepare for disasters and organize your organization’s response.
  • Develop a Small Business Disaster Recovery Plan: A disaster plan and adequate insurance are keys to recovery. Learn key elements of a business recovery plan.