COVID-19 has impacted every business in some way and the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence recognizes the need to provide up-to-date information and assistance to business owners however possible Because of that we have assembled this resource page for our business community to provide information on policies, programs, and opportunities available to help propel economic recovery.
The IEE will continue to serve in whatever capacity we can and help with whatever situations are impacting business owners as a result of these events. If you have specific questions or wish to contact for other assistance, please email iee@innovation.pitt.edu.
Note: The resource information provided below is subject to change from the source. We here at the IEE are attempting to keep it as current and accurate as possible, and are adding new links as information or updates are communicated.
Federal Government
State Government
Local Resources
Financial Resources (State & Local)
Business Links
Webinars
Paycheck Protection Program
U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
- The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act [PDF] (from Western PA Partnership of Chambers)
- Small Business Provisions in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [PDF]
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) CONSULTING
SBDC Business Consultants are available for individual meetings by phone or real-time video conferencing on multiple platforms.
The team will continue to work with our existing clients as well as take on new clients and referrals.
Current SBDC Clients should reach out directly to their SBDC Business Consultant.
New requests for for-profit small business assistance can contact us by:
- E-mail: sbdc@innovation.pitt.edu
- Call 412-648-1542 and leave a message. We are checking and returning messages regularly
- The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act [PDF] (from Western PA Partnership of Chambers)
- Small Business Provisions in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act [PDF]
- COVID-19 Small Business Loan Programs Quick Guide [PDF]
SBA Financial Resources
- Disaster Loan Assistance Information (U.S. Small Business Administration)
- NOTE: The SBA directs the use of Internet Explorer (or Microsoft Edge) to complete the online application
- NOTE: SBA Disaster Declaration has been approved for PA. Businesses in PA can now apply for the federal assistance.
- Disaster Loan Assistance Online Application (U.S. SBA)
- Disaster Loan Assistance Application (U.S. SBA)
- Disaster Assistance in Response to Coronavirus (U.S. SBA)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (U.S. SBA)
US Department of Labor
- Federal Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) (U.S. Department of Labor)
US Chamber of Commerce
- Quick Guide: Small Business Disaster Recovery [PDF] (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)
Other Federal Resources
- Cardin, Bipartisan Senate Task Force Secure $377 Billion for Small Businesses (U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship)
- COVID-19 Guidance (Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA))
- Coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak (World Health Organization (WHO))
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) information & resources (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
- PA COVID-19 Update (PA Department of Health)
- PA Governor Wolf’s Facebook Page (Updates on health, business, etc. relevant information)
- COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development)
- General Assembly Agrees to Transfer $61 Million From CFA To Small Business Loan Program (Commonwealth of PA)
- UPDATED Industry Operation Guidance 3.21.2020 (Office of the Governor)
- Governor Wolf Closure Order 3.19.2020 (Office of the Governor)
- Secretary Levine Closure Order 3.19.2020 (Department of Health)
- Detailed List of Life-sustaining and Non-life-sustaining businesses
- Exemption Request: RA-dcexemption@pa.gov
- Questions regarding mandatory closure: RA-dcedcs@pa.gov
- COVID-19 Business Resources (PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development)
- Business Resources for Coronavirus (PA Chamber)
- UPDATED Information for PA Employees Impacted by COVID-19 (PA Dept. of Labor & Industry)
- COVID-19 and Employer Unemployment Compensation FAQs (PA Dept. of Labor & Industry)
- How to file for unemployment (Office of Unemployment Compensation)
- Closure Press Release
- URA Announces Additional Steps to Help Mitigate Potential Ramifications of COVID-19 to Small Business Community [PDF] (Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh)
- Allegheny Conference on Community Development (Economic Development)
- COVID-19 Information (Allegheny County)
FINANCIAL RESOURCES (state/local)
- Paycheck Protection Program Information and Application (PNC)
- Coronavirus Bridge Loan program (Hebrew Free Loan Association Pittsburgh)
- Facebook Small Business Grants Program
- Coronavirus Financial Bridge Loans (DVI Funding)
- Honeycomb Crowdfunded Small Business Loan Relief (Honeycomb Credit)
- URA Loans (Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh)
- Economic Development (Allegheny County Economic Development)
- Regional Development Funding Corporation
- Bridgeway Capital
- Progress Fund
- Fay-Penn Loan Programs (Fay-Pen Economic Development Council)
- Northside Community Development Fund
- Washington County Council on Economic Development
- Greene County Economic Development
- Lawrence County Economic Development
- Butler County Economic Development
- SPC Financing Programs (Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission)
- Financial Programs (Catalyst Connection)
- Disruption Recovery Resources (PA Small Business Development Centers)
- COVID-19 Security Resource Library (National Cyber Security Alliance)
- Business Continuity Planner (DisasterSafety.org)
- COVID-19 Small Business Resources (America’s SBDC)
- Best Practices for Remote-Managing Your Small Business (USA Today)
- 65 Free Tools to Help You Through the Coronavirus Pandemic (Entrepreneur)
- Henderson Brothers, Inc. (Insurance)
- Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (Economic Development)
- Catalyst Connection (Manufacturer Resource)
WEBINARS
COVID-19 Resources & Relief for Small Businesses
Recorded Friday, March 20, 2020 @ 1:00PM
→ Video (YouTube) run time ~ 1:10
→ Webinar Slides – COVID-19 Resources & Relief for Small Businesses [PDF]
→ COVID-19 Small Business Preparedness Checklist [PDF]
Representatives from the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center (@PittSBDC), Huntington Bank (@Huntington_Bank), Maiello Brungo & Maiello (@MBMLawLLP), Wilke & Associates CPAs (@WilkePghCPA), Enscoe Long Insurance Group (@EnscoeLong) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (@SBAgov) presented resources and relief options available to small business owners.
Critical Factors for Leading Sales Teams Through Adversity
Recorded Monday, March 30, 2020 (run time 59:44)
Presented by Sean Coyle, CEO & Owner of Sandler Training by Peak Performance Management Pittsburgh
