The following resources can assist in knowing where to turn to find help for your small business and proactively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Financial Assistance For Small Businesses
Guide to the Paycheck Protection Program
Guide to the Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit
The Save Small Business Fund – An grant making initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Sole Proprietor’s/Independent Contractor’s Guide to the CARES Act
Coronavirus Emergency Loan Small Business Guide and Checklist
Small Business Development Center – Assistance with SBA Disaster Loans
A Summary of the CARES Act
Apply for a Grant For Your Non-Profit from the United Way Grant Program
Resources for Small Businesses
Coronavirus Small Business Guide
Women’s Business Center at JEDI – Outcome Oriented Business Services for All
Superior California Economic Development – Additional Financial Assistance
Overview of Employer-Paid Leave Provisions and Tax Credits
Disaster Help Desk for Businesses (US Chamber of Commerce)
Coronavirus Communications Toolkit (US Chamber of Commerce)
Customizable Employee Flyer (US Chamber of Commerce – PDF)
Department of Industrial Relations
Information For Employees
COVID-19 Information from the Employment Development Dept.
File an unemployment claim
File a disability claim
General COVID-19 Information
Information from the State of California
Information from the County of Shasta
Information from the City of Redding
Health Information
Dignity Healthcare (Free Virtual Care — use code COVID19 to waive appointment fee)
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
California Public Health Information
Please Support Our Local Economy
Download Restaurant Guide for Print
Businesses Offering Special Services
Additional Ways to Help Businesses
- Purchase a gift card to bring needed revenue
- Share a post about a local business using the hashtag #BeSafeSupportLocal
- Leave an excellent review on Google, Facebook, or Yelp
- Leave comments and likes on their social media content
- Tag a business on Facebook or Instagram with rave reviews
- Call them with an encouraging word
- Give recommendations about your favorite businesses to friends
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Chamber with questions. We are here to help. 530-225-4433.
We are #StrongerThanCorona, and we will get through this together!