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Restaurant Revitalization Fund

​APPLICATIONS OPEN

The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. Click the graphic to the left to learn more.
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Washington County Department of Business Development Opens Four New Grant Programs

APPLICATIONS OPEN

The Washington County Department of Business Development will has opened four new grant programs. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on May 16, 2021. For further details and qualifications, including terms and conditions for all four grant programs, visit the Economic Recovery section at www.WashCoRises.net.

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Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program 

​The U.S. Small Business Administration has completed rigorous testing and the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal reopened on Saturday, April 24. Click on the photo to the right for more information.
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PPP FAQ 

​The federal Paycheck Protection Program has changed several times. Here are answers to the biggest questions about the program. From the U.S. Chamber.

COVID-19 Resource Guide From Congressman Trone

This Community Resource Guide has information from federal, state, and local sources that you can use to keep you and your family safe.
COVID-19 Community Resource Guide.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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Shopping Small and Free Resources for Small Businesses During the Holidays

​This year, more than ever, small businesses will need the support of the community during the holiday season.
 
CLICK HERE for free resources for small businesses to utilize throughout the holiday season.
 
Now is the time to mask up, watch our distance, and Shop Small as we support the businesses that are the heartbeat of our communities across Washington County. If you can support a small business by shopping online or purchasing a gift card, it is strongly encouraged.

Link to Governor Larry Hogan's YouTube Channel

Here is a link to Governor Larry Hogan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbheDE_LMwHyl3VShzU73wA
You'll find videos of his press conferences regarding COVID-19 on this channel.

Link to Maryland's COVID-19 Business Response Site

​Link to Maryland's COVID-19 Business Response site: https://govstatus.egov.com/md-coronavirus-business
Here you'll find resources related to COVID-19.

Link to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Site

Link to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 page: ​https://www.uschamber.com/coronavirus
Tips on how to maintain the success of your business throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.


SBA Releases Updated PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

Please find below the links for the updated PPP Forgiveness Application and Instructions

https://www.sba.gov/document/sba-form--paycheck-protection-program-ez-loan-forgiveness-application-6-16-2020

​https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/PPP%20Loan%20Forgiveness%20Application%20Form%20EZ%20Instructions%20%28Revised%2006.16.2020%29.pdf

Maryland Restaurant Reopening Guidance Webinar Slides:

Download the slides from a webinar on restaurant reopening guidance. Put together through the Maryland Department of Commerce, Department of Health, and Restaurant Association of Maryland.
DOWNLOAD HERE

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COVID-19 Back to Business Toolkit: Download Available

​About three weeks ago your chamber, along with a number of community partners in the private, public, and non-profit sectors began working on a safe and responsible plan to reopen our businesses. This plan, now a toolkit, is ready to share with you. The goal of the plan and toolkit is to balance the health and well-being of our citizens AND allow our businesses to reopen in a systematic and safe manner.
DOWNLOAD .pdf HERE
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U.S. Chamber Publishes New Paycheck Protection Program Guide to Forgiveness

The U.S. Chamber published a new Paycheck Protection Program Guide to Forgiveness. Like previous guides, this document provides businesses with an easy to understand explanation of what they need to do to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans. Click here to download the guide. Please note, this guide will be updated as new guidance is issued by the Dept. of the Treasury. 

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