Economic & Business Support Resources
The following resources are intended for businesses impacted by the worldwide responses to COVID-19. Details on the federal and state programs for workforce and economic impacts are emerging daily, and will be updated here regularly.
VtSBDC Details on Applying for SBA Disaster Loans - updated 4/27/2020
Information for Self-Employed and Independent Contractors
New Work Safe Additions to the Stay Home Stay Safe Order
Main Street Lending Program for Small and Large Businesses
Department of Labor Announces Dates and Topics for Virtual Town Hall Events
Government Support for Creative Professionals Impacted by COVID-19
Vermont Department of Labor Virtual Town Hall Series
Treasury Paycheck Protection Program Fact Sheet: Borrowers
COVID-19 Emergency Loans - Small Business Guide and Checklist
State of Vermont Critical Business List
Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act
CARES Act FAQs
Committee on Small Business CARES Flow Chart
State Information: Stay Home Stay Safe FAQs for Businesses
USDA Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities
USDA Federal Rural Resource Guide
Small Business Administration Federal Disaster Loans
Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development Guidance for Vermont Businesses
Southwestern Vermont Chamber COVID-19 Resource Guide for Businesses
Vermont Department of Labor - Online Application for Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Vermont Small Business Development Center Disaster Recovery Guide
Tax Credit Details from IRS
Vermont Tax Department COVID-19 Updates
Vermont Tax Guidance FAQs
Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) Adviser for Bennington County (Nancy Shuttleworth). Contact Nancy for assistance with business planning and access to funding, such as the SBA EIDL program.
The following resources are intended for businesses impacted by the worldwide responses to COVID-19. Details on the federal and state programs for workforce and economic impacts are emerging daily, and will be updated here regularly.
VtSBDC Details on Applying for SBA Disaster Loans - updated 4/27/2020
Information for Self-Employed and Independent Contractors
New Work Safe Additions to the Stay Home Stay Safe Order
Main Street Lending Program for Small and Large Businesses
Department of Labor Announces Dates and Topics for Virtual Town Hall Events
Government Support for Creative Professionals Impacted by COVID-19
Vermont Department of Labor Virtual Town Hall Series
Treasury Paycheck Protection Program Fact Sheet: Borrowers
COVID-19 Emergency Loans - Small Business Guide and Checklist
State of Vermont Critical Business List
Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act
CARES Act FAQs
Committee on Small Business CARES Flow Chart
State Information: Stay Home Stay Safe FAQs for Businesses
USDA Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities
USDA Federal Rural Resource Guide
Small Business Administration Federal Disaster Loans
Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development Guidance for Vermont Businesses
Southwestern Vermont Chamber COVID-19 Resource Guide for Businesses
Vermont Department of Labor - Online Application for Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Vermont Small Business Development Center Disaster Recovery Guide
Tax Credit Details from IRS
Vermont Tax Department COVID-19 Updates
Vermont Tax Guidance FAQs
Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) Adviser for Bennington County (Nancy Shuttleworth). Contact Nancy for assistance with business planning and access to funding, such as the SBA EIDL program.