Oregon’s economic development community is working to assist businesses impacted by coronavirus.

FOR BUSINESSES: Business Oregon Statewide Business Impact Survey
*NEW* 4/7 Hillsboro Chamber DocuSign and Electronic Contracting
*NEW* 4/7 TiE Oregon COVID Survival: Tips for Growth Stage Companies
*NEW* 4/7 OMEP Distancing Practices for the Shop Floor
*NEW* 4/7 Built Oregon How To Have An Open Conversation With Your Commercial Landlord
*NEW* 4/7, 4/14, 4/16 Int’l Trade Admin Support for US Exporters During Virus
*NEW* 4/8 SEDCOR Webinar Resources for Manufacturers – Employee Retention & Recovery
*NEW* 4/13 Oregon RAIN Digital Sales During Coronavirus
*NEW* 4/16 CDFA Disaster Recovery for the Food System

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Resources for Assisting Businesses

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STATE RESOURCES
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ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES
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BUSINESS IMPACT SURVEY
GENERAL RESILIENCE
INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE
DIGITAL COMMERCE & REMOTE WORK
COMMERCIAL TENANT ASSISTANCE
IMPORT/EXPORT
INSURANCE/LEGAL
HUMAN RESOURCES
REGIONAL RESOURCE PAGES
RESPONSE-RELATED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

STATE RESOURCES
–BUSINESS OREGON: Small Business Resource Navigator
-OREGON DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE: Tax Relief guidance page
–OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT: Resource Page + WorkShare Program for Employers
–OREGON BUREAU OF LABOR & INDUSTRIES: Employer& Workplace Guidance page

FEDERAL RESOURCES
-SBA FINANCIAL RELIEF: SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) | SBA Grant/Advance on EIDLs. | SBA Express Bridge Loans | SBA Debt Relief | Participating Oregon SBA Lender List HERE.

-FEDERAL STIMULUS (CARES ACT): The US Chamber of Commerce has a guide on new aid programs (forgivable loans, new tax policies, sick leave, etc.) here, and an FAQ here. See a breakdown of all COVID business aid programs here.

-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE: The IRS Coronavirus Page advises on Employee retention tax credit | Tax credits for required paid leave | Extended payment and filing deadlines

OREGON ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES
-Governor’s Order 20-12 Oregon Essential Businesses + Quiz & Guidance:“What Is An Essential Business in Oregon?”
-CISA Critical Infrastructure Guidance

BUSINESS ADVISING
–Oregon SBDC Centers (remote advising)
–Oregon SCORE Mentors (remote advising)

BUSINESS IMPACT SURVEY
BUSINESS OREGON IMPACT SURVEY: Official Business Oregon Statewide Business Impact Survey
This is the official state-level business impact survey. This survey will key key data source for Oregon lawmakers as they develop response policy.

GENERAL RESILIENCE
–Essential Survival Considerations Guide | En español aquí.
–SBA Guidance for Businesses and Employers
–FEMA Business Continuity Planning Suite
–Better Business Bureau NW Advisory Page

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC OPERATIONS GUIDANCE
–RETAIL: NRF Resources and Guidance for Retailers
-FARM & FOOD: OSU Small Farms & Food Producers Guidance
–AGRICULTURE: AgriSafe What Agriculture Producers Need to Know
–RESTAURANT/LODGING: ORLA Hospitality Industry Guidance | Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
-CHILDCARE: OHA Guidance Temporary Order | Provider Updates
–CONSTRUCTION: AGC Site Safety Guidance | AGC Sample Site Plan | SAIF Fund for Site Safety Expenses | OHBA Site Practices
-TOURISM: Travel Oregon Industry Resources Module, & ORLA Hospitality Action Center
–MANUFACTURING: OMEP Manufacturing Support Services | Applied Guidlines: Indow’s Facility Safety Measures
–FREELANCE: Assistance for Freelances and Gig Workers during virus
–ENTREPRENEURS: OEN Page, TiE Oregon free memberships & Webinars, Oregon RAIN | NVCA VC/Startup Resources
–FUEL: Emergency Self-Service for Gas Retail Facilities
–MARINE: Guidance for Marine Vessels & Ports
–ALCOHOL: Guidance and New Rules for Alcohol Sales/Pickup/Delivery
–CANNABIS: Guidance for Cannabis Industry
–BANKING: Oregon Banking Association Industry Guidance