COVID-19: Resources for businesses
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The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development has compiled updates and guidance for businesses and job seekers in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019, also known as COVID-19.
This is a rapidly evolving situation and things are changing daily. We are committed to helping businesses, employers, and employees during this situation. We would like to learn more about how your business is being impacted and how we can support you:
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Reopening Guidance by Industry
Recordings
RecordingsSeeking clarity
Review Governor Baker's Reopening Massachusetts Plan
Neighborhood Business Managers and staff can help.
Review CDC Guidelines for businesses and employers.
Find and support Boston's essential businesses that remain open.
Warning on scams
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is aware of potential scams on small business owners during this unprecedented time. Fraudsters have already begun targeting small business owners during these economically difficult times. To learn more, please visit the SBA website.
Additional Assistance Programs
Additional Help- City of Boston Artist Relief Fund
- Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston
- Lawyers for Civil Rights - Legal Support
- Boston Foundation COVID-19
- Chicken & Rice Guys: Tips for Handling a Crisis
- Commonwealth Kitchen food business resource guide
- Boston Public Health Commission
- City of Boston coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
- Boston Water and Sewer Commission
- Economic Injury Disaster Fund
- Mass Growth Capital - COVID Relief Fund
- Mass Dept Unemployment COVID-19 measures
- Division of Insurance
- Boston Federal Reserve: Market Mutual Liquidity Fund
- Attorney General’s Office Resources
- National Grid COVID-19 Response
- Eversource COVID-19 Response
- Massachusetts Business Taxpayer Information
- US Chamber of Commerce: Emergency Loans - Small Business Guide and Checklist
- Centers for Disease Control guidance for businesses
- Small Business Association Disaster Loan
- USBG National Charity Foundation
- CORE: Restaurant employee help
- ICSC retailer updates guide
- National Main Streets COVID-19 resources
- Disaster Unemployment Insurance
- IRS Tax Information: Tax Day is now July 15 (You STILL need to file by or file an extension by April 15)