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COVID-19 Related Information
OBO Survey to assess COVID-19-Related Small Business Needs
- Office of Business Opportunity Small Business Community COVID-19 Resiliency Survey
- OBO COVID-19 Resources Guide
- Preparing for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans
COVID-19 Related Health Information and General Updates
- Texas Minimum Health Protocols for Reopening by Industry
- EEOC Pandemic Preparedness Guidance
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), May 2020
- Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Announces Emergency Response Program Supporting Artists
- Houston Testing Sites and Requirements (.pdf)
- Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 Updates
- CDC Guidance for Businesses
- City of Houston COVID-19 Information & Updates
- Harris County Novel Coronavirus (COVID - 19) Hub
- COVID-19 Houston Resource Pack from the University of Houston community Design Resource Center (rev. 3/24)
- Greater Houston Partnership COVID-19 Resources
- If you have questions on whether a business is essential, view this image or call 832.839.6941.
COVID-19 Related Emergency Financial Resources for Small Businesses
- HBDi Micro-Enterprise Stabilization Loan Fund (.pdf)
- COVID-19 recovery information in other languages
- SBA Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- Translated resources for those applying to SBA’s Disaster Loans
- Micro Loans applications accessible through Opportunity Fund
- Liftfund: COVID-19 Disaster Relief Programs
COVID-19 Related Small Businesses Programs, Webinars, and Other Resources
This does not constitute the Office of Business Opportunity’s endorsement of any business or organization.
- PPP Loan Forgiveness Spreadsheet by Vistra Energy (.xlsx)
- Small Business Success with PPP (.pdf)
- OnDeck, we’re here to help
- Guide To Reopening Businesses (.pdf)
- Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program (.pdf)
- List of Participating Paycheck Protection Program Lenders in Texas as of April 23, 2020
- Paycheck Protection Program: Borrower Application Form
- Find Eligible Paycheck Protection Program Lenders
- How to Calculate Maximum Loan Amounts - By Business Type
- CARES Act 2020 - Tax Implications Webinars
- HCC COVID-19 Business Resilience Webinars
- Listen To HHCC Conference Calls For Important COVID-19 Information
- Faith-Based Organizations FAQ Regarding Participation in SBA loans under the PPP and EIDL programs
- Texas State District 139 Community Resource Guide (updated April 27)
- Texas State District 139 Community Resource Guide -- Spanish (published April 27)
- gener8tor Emergency Response Program Resources
- NextSeed Community Bridge Note, a COVID-19 specific capital product
- LIFE Fund, a COVID-19 relief fund
- Texas Unemployment Benefits Services
- SBA Events and Webinars
- Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Virtual Business Advising
- ICIC Small Business Resource Center
- Resources for Restaurateurs, Grocers, and Hospitality-Related Businesses
- Trufund Small Business Covid-19 Response Survey
- TruFund Business Resiliency and Continuity Checklist
- Other Resources offered by the SBA and SBDC
- GHBC Chamber Chat Webinar Series (.pdf)
- AGC Houston Chapter Recommended Practices for Construction (English)
- AGC Houston Chapter Recommended Practices for Construction (Spanish)
COVID-19 Related Resources for Employees