Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources

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There are resources available to assist your business in this critical time. Please review and connect with the best option for you, and we will provide more resources as we are made aware.

US Chamber of Commerce: To combat the economic destruction threatening the survival of small businesses in every town across America, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched the Save Small Business Initiative - a nationwide program to address small businesses' immediate needs, mitigate closures and job losses, and mobilize support for long-term recovery.
Overview of Resources: There is a list of resources and options available to support small businesses.
Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak.    
SBA: The Small Business Administration is offering a low-interest loan to small business owners in all U.S. states and territories affected by COVID-19; please see site for more details.

JP Morgan Chase: The company announced a $50 million global philanthropic commitment to immediate public health and long-term economic impacts.

The CARES Act:  Following President Trump's signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Ace, the SBA and Treasury Department have initiated a robust mobilization effort of banks and other lending institutions to provide small businesses with the capital they need. The CARES Act establishes a new $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program. The Program will provide much needed relief to millions of small businesses so they can sustain their businesses and keep their workers employed.
Australia - Supply Nation: Supply Nation has a dedicated COVID-19 resource page, providing links to government support packages in Australia. Australia's government announced a $50 million working capital fund for Indigenous businesses, with loans up to $100k (50% grant & 50% loan with no repayment for 12 months).
UK: This document sets out the funding and performance-management rules for the European Social Fund (ESF) 2014 to 2020 Programme for contracts operating from 1 April 2019. The rules apply to all providers funded by the ESF through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).  
UK: Key facts you should know about the apprenticeships levy. The apprenticeship levy is celebrating its two year anniversary. Here's what you should you.