COVID-19 Resources

For Businesses and Employers

• Powhatan County Economic Development Business Resources
  The Economic Development department provides support and resources to local businesses.
• Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act (PDF)
  New resources available for small businesses, as well as certain nonprofits and other employers.
• Applying for SBA Disaster Loans (Webinar)
  Free webinars by the Small Business Administration’s Richmond District Office.
• SBA Debt Relief
  A financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Paycheck Protection Program Loans
  A loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration for businesses to keep their workforce employed.
• Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance
  Provides up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties.
• SBA Express Bridge Loans
  Allows small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.
• Employee Retention Credit
  A fully refundable tax credit for eligible employers equal to 50 percent of qualified wages that employers pay their employees.
• SCORE
  A non-profit funded by the SBA that offers free confidential business counseling via phone, email and a variety of video and chat services.
• CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19
  Interim guidance may help prevent workplace exposures to COVID-19 in non-healthcare settings.
• CDC Guide to Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
  Everyday steps, steps when someone is sick, and considerations for employers.
• OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
  Planning guidance for COVID-19 based on traditional infection prevention and industrial hygiene practices.