Businesses have found themselves adjusting to a new work culture. MDOT's Commuter Choice Maryland program is helping businesses navigate best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Garrett County Government - Department of Business Development
April 2020
All four videos can be found directly on our homepage at MDunemployment.com.
College services and support will continue to be provided remotely during this time. Up-to-date information on the Garrett College’s response to COVID-19 can be found at www.garrettcollege.edu/.
The next webinar in the series will be held on May 6th, and will feature Bruce McIndoe, President & Founder of WorldAware, who will share his insights on COVID-19’s impacts on globalization.
Stephen McAllister, Executive Director of the Eastern Region, Congressional & Public Affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will discuss the recently passed supplement to the CARES Act.
The webinar will be presented by A. Michael Gellman, CPA, CGMA, Founding Principal/Shareholder of Fiscal Strategies 4 Nonprofits, LLC and Sustainability Education 4 Nonprofits.
MD SBDC business consultants provided answers to additional questions posed by participants on business resources available as a result of COVID-19.
A panel of leading experts will discuss the resources available to small businesses and nonprofits in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Act provides additional resources to the U.S. Small Business Administration for both the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Advance Loan (EIDL).
The Garrett County Joint Information Center is asking the community to to take a short survey to provide additional information for its efforts to support Garrett County communities and residents.
“The Small Business Administration will resume accepting PPP loan applications on Monday, April 27, at 10:30 AM EDT from approved lenders on behalf of any eligible borrower.
This morning (Friday, April 24), the Maryland Department of Labor launched a new one-stop unemployment insurance application to allow all Marylanders to file all types of claims entirely online.
UPDATE: The Q&A Webinar has been rescheduled to Monday, April 27, 2020, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. to accommodate the fast-changing government programs. Registration is required.
The Garrett County Department of Economic Development would like to understand our local businesses’ plans to re-open once Governor Hogan’s Stay-at-Home Executive Order is lifted.
The program now requires applicants to estimate anticipated funding from State and Federal sources but does not require proof of application.
The MD Manufacturing Extension Partnership is hosting two free webinars - April 21 & April 28 - to answer questions in relation to COVID-19 regulations for the manufacturing industry.
The Better Business Bureau Greater Maryland is hosting a webinar on April 23, 2020 to update businesses on the resources available to them in response to the COVID-19 epidemic.
Through its new Save Small Business Fund, qualifying businesses in the United States and its territories can apply for $5,000 emergency grants. The application will go live today, April 20, at 3 PM.
MD Heritage Areas Authority has opened an emergency grant for nonprofits within the boundaries of a Certified Heritage Area who may have been impacted& are in need of funding to maintain operations.
This includes those who are eligible for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, such as those who are self employed, and individuals who were previously required to file by phone.
The MD SBDC held a "The Counselor Is In" Q&A session with MD SBDC business consultants, who provided answers to questions posed by participants on business resources available as a result of COVID-19.
Even though this rule is already effective, SBA may use information from public comments to identify issues and make corrections in the rule, if necessary. Public comments are due on May 15, 2020.
USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
The program is targeted to assist existing agriculture or resource-based enterprises in making timely adjustments to business operations to take advantage of new or continuing market opportunities.
The program enables participating businesses to double their advertising budget with the Preston & Garrett County publications during the months of May, June & July.
All applications for both programs are tracked in a system called Maryland One-Stop. Applicants should set up a Maryland One-Stop account to check the status of their applications.
USDA unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic - COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide.
Faith-based organizations are eligible to the extent they meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the CARES Act passed by Congress and implemented by the Paycheck Protection Act Interim Final Rule.
FREE webinar are set for March 24th and March 26th at 1:00 p.m. REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND.
U.S. Representative David Trone hosted a COVID-19 Small Business Resource Webinar on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, and has graciously consented to our sharing the webinar link and slides.
US Treasury Sec. Steven Mnuchin approved the establishment of a Main Street Business Lending Program & a Municipal Liquidity Facility to support the flow of credit to American worker & businesses.
Speakers included Nick Vaugh of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Debra Brown of the Small Business Administration (SBA), and Secretary Kelly Schulz of the Maryland Department of Commerce.
The SBA's interim final rule for the Paycheck Protection Program confirms the SBA will remove industry-specific revenue thresholds, making U.S. agriculture enterprises eligible for the program.
A slowing economy is bad for all of the animal proteins, but beef - typically the highest priced of the proteins & considered a luxury product in economic terms – stands to suffer the most.
Shuttered schools, universities, restaurants, bars and cafeterias are no longer buying milk, meat, fruits, vegetables and other food, causing a downward spiral in crop and livestock prices.
In the past month, dairy prices have dropped 26-36%, corn futures have dropped by 14%, soybean futures are down 8% and cotton futures have plummeted 31%. Hog futures are down by 31%.
The ARC funds will be used to construct approximately 0.2 miles of 2-lane roadway from Hemlock Dr. south to the center of the targeted site
Registration is required. Please complete and email the form with your questions no later than April 10, 2020.
The Maryland Business Relief Wizard is a tool that helps connect businesses with the resources and programming for which they’re eligible, streamlining the process of finding support.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is conducting daily webinars and conference calls to help small business owners understand and apply for the coronavirus relief options.
The Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE), while operating under the governor's social distancing directives, will continue to process requests for certification.
If you are certified as an SBR vendor, please visit your eMMA vendor profile to determine your recertification date.
Expiration dates for trade names and name reservations, as well as entity forfeiture dates, will also be extended to 30 days after the State of Emergency is rescinded.
The federal government recently passed the CARES Act, which includes an expansion of unemployment insurance benefits for Marylanders, including self-employed individuals and independent contractors.
Interactions with Garrett County residents demonstrated to the author that policymakers should consider locally-generated investments in solutions to digital gaps.
The lawmakers worked to craft PPP to provide relief and liquidity to businesses more swiftly than traditional loan programs. Treasury's guidance appears to weaken the program.
The MD Dept. of Commerce will no longer accept applications for the MD Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan/Grant Funds after 5 PM on April 7, 2020.
Governor's Office provides updated information regarding requests for or offers of resources, assistance for small business, and applications for unemployment insurance.
Mike Michalowicz shares hands-on expertise about small business survival—from strategy and cash flow all the way to your taxes. This free online event will take place on April 7th at 2 PM.
SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic Launches
The program provides forgivable loans up to $10 million to small businesses left financially distressed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The MD State Arts Council has created special grant opportunities that provide emergency funding to arts organizations and artists in MD as they adjust to losses sustained because of COVID-19.
Experts will be on hand to answer questions about taxpayer stimulus payments, unemployment insurance, health insurance, and available grant/loan programs for businesses.
As of April 2nd, 308 free meals have been served at Diehl’s Ford Sales in Grantsville. A new remodel was recently completed there, which includes a full kitchen in the new employee break room.
The letter is not considered legal advice and each organization should independently determine whether the business being conducted is an “essential” business under the Federal and State Guidelines.
COVID-19 information available for nonprofit organizations in Maryland.
Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) remains operational and fully committed to serving clients and those in need of civil legal assistance.
Restaurant workers can apply for a grant paid for by the NRAEF fund starting April 2nd and will receive a one-time $500 check within 3 weeks - 1st come, 1st served basis.
US Dept. Of Labor Announces New Paid Sick Leave And Expanded Family And Medical Leave Implementation
The Department’s Wage and Hour Division posted a temporary rule issuing regulations pursuant to this new law - the Families First Coronavirus Response Act - effective April 1, 2020.
The refundable tax credit is 50%of up to $10,000 in wages paid by an eligible employer whose business has been financially impacted by COVID-19.
The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses.
The goal of the program is to provide small businesses with loans for interim emergency funding to help pay legitimate business expenses such as mortgage, rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, etc.
Frederick A. Thayer III Courthouse
203 South Fourth Street, Room 208
Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: 301.334.1921
Fax: 301.334.7469
business@garrettcounty.org
