COVID-19 Business Recovery Resource Center Library
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce has made it our priority to keep our members informed of the very latest news, mandates, businesses assistance offerings, reopening guidelines, recovery efforts and more. This Business Recovery Resource Center Library is updated almost every day with new and current information. If you have any questions, please call 541-672-2648.
What’s New!
Chamber Offers No-Cost PPE to Roseburg Businesses
Partnership between the City of Roseburg and the Roseburg Area Chamber is providing personal protective equipment (PPE) at no cost to Roseburg businesses. The limited-quantity PPE offered includes: 3-ply ear-loop disposable masks, washable reusable cloth masks, non-surgical KN95 masks, pump-bottle hand sanitizer, antibacterial wipes and disposable nitrile gloves.
To order no-cost PPE, businesses can find criteria information and PPE order form HERE.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Reopens
Earlier this week the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 am EST. The portal will fully open on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 to all participating PPP lenders to submit First and Second Draw loan applications to SBA.
To promote access to capital, SBA provided early PPP access for first-time applicants through community financial institutions. These community financial institutions began providing PPP loans to first-time applicants on January 11, and opened up to second-time PPP applicants on January 13. The PPP will open to all participating lenders shortly thereafter.
Businesses interested in a PPP loan (first or second), particularly those unable to access PPP with a traditional bank or credit union, are encouraged to get in touch as soon as possible. One such participating CDFI is MoFi.org. You can contact your local SBA office for more information on community financial institutions offering early access to PPP here.
If you received a initial PPP loan from a bank or credit union during the first round, please contact them regarding a second loan.
Updated PPP guidance can be found here:
- PPP Guidance from SBA Administrator Carranza on Accessing Capital for Minority, Underserved, Veteran, and Women-owned Business Concerns;
- Interim Final Rule on Paycheck Protection Program as Amended by Economic Aid Act;
- Interim Final Rule on Second Draw PPP Loans.
The U.S. Chamber created a new Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans to provide local chambers and our members with the latest information and answers to FAQs about the changes that have been made to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Program as part of the end-of-year pandemic relief package Congress passed and which is tentatively slated to become law.
Click here to view the U.S. Chamber’s new Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans. As the year-end federal pandemic relief package evolves and, we are confident, ultimately authorized and signed into law, we will continue to provide updates as the information becomes available.
Oregon OSHA Grants Grace-Period for Compliance with New COVID-19 Rules
The recently adopted Oregon OSHA Temporary COVID-19 rule includes a series of deadlines, including three inter-related requirements. Under the rule, employers must complete both the required Risk Assessment and the Infection Control Plan based on that Risk Assessment by December 7, 2020 and must complete the required Infection Control Training (based in part on the Infection Control Plan) by December 21, 2020.
A three-week implementation delay has been granted for certain employers – including restaurants, gyms and other businesses impacted the recent “freeze” and by the newly adopted risk levels. All other employers who have been working to comply but have not yet completed that work are granted a one-week grace period. You can read more about this in OR-OSHA’s memo.
Important timelines to remember:
- Base Rule: Effective November 16, 2020
- Physical Distancing
- Masks
- Cleaning & Sanitation
- Poster Posted
- Building Operator Rules: November 23, 2020
- Exposure Risk Assessment: December 7, 2020*
- Infection Control Plan: December 7, 2020*
- Employee Training:December 21, 2020
- Ventilation Requirements (all workplaces): January 6, 2021
You can find additional materials on Oregon OSHA’s website.
First Point of Information About COVID-19
211 Info: Novel Coronavirus
American Red Cross: COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Coronavirus Website
COVID-19 Guidelines for America: coronavirus.gov
Douglas County Official News Releases: Local Updates COVID-19
Douglas Public Health Network: COVID-19
FEMA: COVID-19 Fact Sheet / Use of DPA
FEMA: COVID-19 Materials in Spanish
FEMA: How to Help
FEMA: Manufacturing of PPE
FEMA: Private Sector PPE Exchange Dashboard
FEMA: Public Assistance – Emergency Manager Contacts
FEMA: Rumor Control
Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Coronavirus Tax Relief
Internal Revenue Service: Economic Impact Payments
League of Oregon Cities: Resource Center
Oregon Department of Agriculture: COVID-19 Information
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife: Hunting & Fishing Regulations Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
Oregon Department of Forestry: ODF Updates Around COVID-19 Restrictions
Oregon Department of Revenue: Tax Relief Options
Oregon Early Learning: Individuals Seeking Child Care can use the following:
Call 211 or 1-866-698-6155, listen for “Child Care” prompt or
Email: children@211info.org
Oregon Health Authority: Case Tracker Dashboard
Oregon Health Authority: Statewide Face Mask, Face Covering, Face Shield Guidance (Updated: 10.19.20)
Oregon Health Authority: Oregon Coronavirus Updates
Oregon Health Authority: Phase 1 Reopening Guidance for the Public
OHSU Website: Resources for Coronavirus in Oregon
Senator Jeff Merkley Office: Coronavirus Resource Page
State of Oregon: COVID-19 FAQs in Spanish
State of Oregon, Office of the Governor: COVID-19 Medical Advisory Panel
State of Oregon, Office of the Governor: Executive Order 20-12
State of Oregon, Office of the Governor: Executive Order 20-13
State of Oregon, Office of the Governor: Executive Order 20-14
State of Oregon, Office of the Governor: Executive Order 20-25
State of Oregon, Office of the Governor: Executive Order 20-27
State of Oregon, Office of the Governor: Executive Order 20-30
State of Oregon, Office of the Governor: Executive Order 20-38
State of Oregon, Office of the Governor: Executive Order 20-56
State of Oregon, Office of the Governor: Executive Order 20-58
State of Oregon, Office of the Governor: Executive Order 20-59
State of Oregon, Office of the Governor: Executive Order 20-65
State of Oregon, Office of the Governor: Executive Order 20-66
Travel Oregon: COVID-19 Resources & Updates
Washington Department of Health: ASL/Captioned COVID-19 Educational Videos
World Health Organization: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak
Business/Employer Recovery Resources
Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce: Business Resource Guide for Reopening
Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce: Free PPE Program for Roseburg Businesses
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: Main Street Lending Program
Building Owners and Managers Association: Getting Back to Work
Business Oregon: Small Business Resource Navigator & Small Business Grants
CARES Act: Background and State and Local Allocations
CCD: COVID-19 Loan Program and Douglas County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program
CDC: Cleaning Disinfection Decision Tool
CDC: Reopening America Guidance
CDC Website for Employers: CDC Business Guide
CISA: Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
CISA: Operations Center & Control Room Guide
Douglas County: COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program
Facebook Small Business Grants Program: Facebook Grant Application
Lowe’s Home Improvement: Grants for Small Business
National Main Street Center: Small Business Assessment Impacts of COVID-19
OSHA Temporary Rule Adressing COVID-19 Workplace Risks
OSHA Temporary COVID-19 Rules (11/16/20-5/4/21) Resource Sheet
OSHA Fact Sheet for COVID-19 Temporary Rule for All Workplaces
OSHA Question & Answers Regarding OSHA COVID-19 Temporary Rule for All Workplaces
OSHA Online Education Course for Employers Re: COVID-19 Temporary Rule for Workplaces
OSHA COVID-19 Workplace Poster-English
OSHA COVID-19 Workplace Poster-Spanish
OSHA Exposure Risk Assessment Template
OSHA Infectious Disease Rulemaking
OSHA Overview Table for COVID-19 Temporary Rule
OSHA Model Policy for Notification of Employees When COVID-19 Exposure Occurs
OSHA Model Policy for Notification of Employees When COVID-19 Exposure Occurs-Spanish
OSHA 3990: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
OSHA: COVID-19 Workplace Advisory Memo Regarding Face Masks / Covering
Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries: COVID-19 Resources
Call Line for Employers: 971-673-0824
Oregon Community Foundation: Oregon Community Recovery Grant Program
Oregon Economic Development Association: ODEA Assistance
Oregon Employment Department: COVID-19 Related Business Layoffs, Closures & Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Oregon Employment Department Email for Employer Questions: Email
Oregon Employment Department: Federal CARES Act (makes self-employed & independent contractors eligible)
Oregon Employment Department: Unemployment Assistance for Self-Employed & Contract Workers
Oregon Health Authority: GENERAL GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS
Oregon Health Authority: General Guidance for Employers – MAX OCCUPANCY SIGN
Oregon Health Authority: Sector Guidance – GYMS & FITNESS FACILITIES
Oregon Health Authority: Gyms & Fitness Facilities Reopening FAQ
Oregon Health Authority: Mask & Face Covering Guidance
Oregon Health Authority: Sector Guidance – OUTDOOR RECREATION
Oregon Health Authority: Sector Guidance – PERSONAL SERVICES
Oregon Health Authority: Personal Services FAQ
Oregon Health Authority: Recreational Sports FAQ
Oregon Health Authority: Sector Guidance – RESTAURANTS/BARS/BREWERIES/TASTING ROOMS/DISTILLERIES
Oregon Health Authority: Restaurants/Bars Reopening FAQ
Oregon Health Authority: Sector Guidance – RETAIL
Oregon Health Authority: Retail FAQ
Oregon Health Authority: Sector Guidance – SUMMER CAMPS
Oregon Health Authority: Sector Guidance – SUMMER SCHOOLS & SUMMER PROGRAMS
Oregon Health Authority: Swimming Pools, Spas & Sports courts FAQ
Oregon Health Authority: Sector Guidance – TRANSIT AGENCIES
Oregon Health Authority: Venue & Event Operator FAQ
Oregon Home Builders Association: COVID-19 Construction Industry Job Site Recommendations
OMEP: COVID-19 Resources for Manufacturers
OMEP: Email for Grant Funding for Businesses Retooling to Supply COVID-19 Related Products
Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association: Safety Checklist for Restaurants & Lodging
Oregon State Chamber of Commerce: OCSS’s Coronavirus Resource Guide
Oregon Water Enhancement Board: Grant Funding for Water-related Project Impacts
SBA: COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application
SBA: Disaster Assistance Resources
SBA: Disaster Assistance Worksheet
SBA: Disaster Loan Application
SBA: Faith Based Organizations FAQ
SBA: Oregon Lenders 2020
SBA: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Borrower Application Form
SBA: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application
SBA: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application Form 3508S (PPP Loans Less than $50K)
SBA: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application Form 3508S Instructions for Borrowers
SBDC: Guide for Navigating a Business Crisis
SAIF: What Employers Need to Know About Workers’ Compensation and Cornoavirus
Senator Jeff Merkley Office: Economic Recovery Page
SOWIB: COVID-19 Resources & Information
State of Oregon: $55 Million Dedicated to Businesses Impacted by “Freeze”
State of Oregon: Coronavirus Resources, Student Loans
State of Oregon: Office of Small Business Assistance
State of Oregon: PPE Portal
State of Oregon: Phase II Reopening – County Guidance
State of Oregon: Phase II Reopening – Douglas County Approved
State of Oregon: Phase II Reopening – Gatherings
State of Oregon: Phase II Reopening – Indoor & Outdoor Recreation Facilities Guidance
State of Oregon: Phase II Reopening – Outdoor Recreation
State of Oregon: Phase II Reopening – Recreational Sport Guidance
State of Oregon: Phase II Reopening – Restaurants & Bars Guidance
State of Oregon: Phase II Reopening – Swimming Pools, Spas & Sports Courts Guidance
State of Oregon: Phase II Reopening – Venues & Event Operators
State of Oregon: Phase II Reopening – Zoos/Museums/Gardens
State of Oregon: Phase II Reopening PowerPoint
State of Oregon: Reopening Webinar – PERSONAL SERVICES
State of Oregon: Reopening Webinar – RECREATIONAL SPORTS/POOLS/SPORTS COURTS
State of Oregon: Reopening Webinar – RESTAURANTS/BARS/TASTING ROOMS
State of Oregon: Reopening Webinar – RETAIL
State of Oregon: Reopening Webinar – VENUES & EVENTS
State of Oregon: Utility and Telecommunications Assistance
Travel Oregon: COVID-19 Travel & Tourism Resources & Updates
Travel Oregon: Tourism Industry Businesses – How Can We Help? Online Form
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Corporate Aid Tracker
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Guidance for Employers
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Guide to Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Guide to Employee Retention Tax Credit
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Guide to SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Independent Contractors Guide to CARES Act Relief
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Independent Contractors Guide to CARES Act Relief (In Spanish)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Guide
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Navigating PPP Loan Forgiveness Process (Help Video)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Reopening Business Digital Resources Center
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Reopening Business Digital Resource Center Toolkit
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation: Resilience in a Box
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Small Business ELA Loan Guide
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Small Business Reopening Playbook (English)
U.S. Chamber if Commerce: Small Business Reopening Playbook (Spanish)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Workplace Tips
U.S. Department of Labor: New Guidance for Unemployment Insurance
USDA: COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
USDA Rural Development: Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants
USDA Rural Development: Immediate Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses & Communities
USDA Farmers.gov Food Assistance Program 2
Workers Comp & COVID: Employer Responsibilities
WorkShare Oregon: Leverage Unemployment Insurance
WorkSource Oregon: Contact Information
Current News / COVID-19 Pandemic
New COVID-19 Safety Mandates Effective January 1, 2021
Douglas County Risk Level Lowered to “High”
On Wednesday, November 25, Governor Brown announced a new safety framework for all 36 Oregon counties after the “two-week freeze” ended on December 2. The framework utilizes the latest science and data to classify counties into four different risk categories: “Lower,” “Moderate,” “High,” and “Extreme.”
On Tuesday, December 1, Governor Brown announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s new public health framework to reduce transmission of COVID-19. As stated above, the framework uses four different risk levels for counties based on COVID-19 spread—Extreme Risk, High Risk, Moderate Risk and Lower Risk. Each risk level has assigned health and safety measure mandates. Douglas County remained in the “Extreme” risk level from December 3 through December 31. Due to a reduction in COVID-10 cases, Douglas County’s risk level was lowered to “High” effective January first, allowing in-person dining at restaurants and bars, opening of tasting rooms, gyms, bowling alleys and theaters, with restrictions, to name a few.
County risk levels are reassigned every two weeks. An updated list of counties and their associated risk levels is available here.
For more information about the risk levels and activity guidance, guidance based on county risk level or read the full press release. State of Oregon, Office of the Governor Executive Order 20-66.
OSHA Develops Employer Training Course for New COVID-19 Workplace Rules
In an effort to help employers understand the complex new COVID-19 workplace rules, Oregon OSHA this week produced an online education course designed to help employers meet four of the 10 employee training requirements found in Oregon OSHA’s COVID-19 Temporary Rule. The course begins with an explanation of the dangers of COVID-19 and why the temporary rule came into existence. This course is divided into four modules: Introduction, Signs, Symptoms and Transmission, Control Measures, and Conclusion. The course is available in both English and Spanish and includes visually powerful graphics as well as links to resources to assist employers in achieving compliance
News Releases & Other Important Information from Douglas County's COVID-19 Response Team
Douglas County and the Douglas County COVID-19 Response Team issues daily updates and joint news releases related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the most current information from local officials, see Special Local Updates COVID-19
Archived News / COVID-19 Pandemic
Archived News (January 10, 2021)
Oregon OSHA-Adopted COVID-19 Rules Go Into Effect November 16, 2020
Oregon OSHA has adopted the COVID-19 rules for ALL workplaces. The temporary rules go into effect next Monday, November 16 (and currently will be in effect through May 4, 2021). CLICK HERE to view the full rules.
Here is what employers will have to do:
Posters
- Employers must post the OSHA poster. English Version and Spanish Version
Distancing
- Ensure work activities eliminate the need for employees to be within six feet of each other.
Cleaning
- Clean or sanitize high-touch surfaces and shared equipment at least every 24 hours for workplaces occupied less than 12 hours a day;
- If workplaces are occupied more than 12 hours a day, cleaning must be done every 8 hours;
- Employers must provide employees with sufficient hand washing supplies and facilities; and
- Employees must provide employees with supplies to clean work surfaces.
Face Coverings
- Employers must ensure employees wear face coverings in workplaces consistent with Oregon Health Authority Guidance;
- Employees must also wear face coverings in vehicles; and
- Employers must provide face coverings to employees.
Ventilation
- Businesses must repair and maintain heating and cooling systems to maximize air flow. This likely involves replacing filters as recommended by the manufacturer.
Exposure Risk Assessment
- Employers must conduct an Exposure Risk Assessment by December 7, 2020.
- OSHA has created an exposure risk assessment template for employers to use.
- Employers must give employees an opportunity to provide feedback.
Infection Control Plan
- Employers must establish an Infection Control Plan by December 7, 2020.
- NEW! OSHA has created a model Policy for Notification of Employees When COVID-19 Exposure Occurs and sample Infection Control Plan. The new Oregon OSHA Temporary COVID-19 rules require that businesses establish a notification process that provides notice within 24-hours if an employee has been exposed to someone confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19. This requirement goes into effect on Monday, November 16th. The COVID-19 infection notification process includes: Employers must establish a process to notify exposed employees that they had a work-related contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19, as well as to notify affected employees that an individual who was present in the facility has confirmed COVID-19.
- Exposed employees include:
- Those who were within 6 feet of a confirmed COVID-19 individual for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more, regardless of whether one or both of them were wearing source control.
- Those who worked in the same facility or in the same well-defined portion of the facility such as a particular floor.
This excludes settings where patients are hospitalized on the basis that they are known or suspected to be infected with COVID-19.
The notification process must include the following elements:
- A mechanism for notifying both exposed and affected employees within 24 hours of the employer being made aware that an individual with COVID-19 was present in the workplace while infectious or otherwise may have had work-related contact with its employee(s) while infectious; and
- This notification process must be established and implemented in accordance with all applicable federal and Oregon laws and regulations. Note: Employers can satisfy this requirement by adopting the model procedure to be published by Oregon OSHA before the effective date of the rule.
Note: OAR 333-018-0016 requires such cases to be reported by healthcare providers and laboratories within 24 hours of identification.
Employee Training
- Training must be completed by December 21, 2020.
- Training can be done through a safety meeting.
Exposure or Infection Response
- Employers must adopt policies about how to notify employees if they have been exposed to someone who is known to have been infected with COVID-19. Model Policy for Notification of Employees when COVID-19 Exposure Occurs and in Spanish.
- Employers must remove individuals from the workplace if public health officials direct the employees to isolate or quarantine. Employees are entitled to return to their previous position after the isolation or quarantine time period.
Overview Table/Timelines for Oregon OSHA COVID-19 Temporary Rule. For more information about Oregon OSHA’s new COVID-19 rules.
Archived News (December 31, 2020)
New COVID-19 Safety Mandates Effective December 3
Douglas County Deemed to be at Extreme Risk
On Wednesday, November 25, Governor Brown announced a new safety framework for all 36 Oregon counties once the “two-week freeze” ends next Wednesday, December 2. The framework will utilize the latest science and data to classify counties into four different risk categories: “Lower,” “Moderate,” “High,” and “Extreme.”
On Tuesday, December 1, Governor Brown announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s new public health framework to reduce transmission of COVID-19. As we stated above, the framework uses four different risk levels for counties based on COVID-19 spread—Extreme Risk, High Risk, Moderate Risk and Lower Risk. Each risk level has assigned health and safety measure mandates. These mandated measures are effective Thursday, December 3 and will remain through December 17. The Oregon Health Authority will examine and publish county data weekly. County risk levels will be reassigned every two weeks, with the next risk assignment levels taking effect on December 18.
Twenty-five counties have been determined to be in the Extreme Risk, including Douglas County, which means we will continue with the economic shutdown currently in place. A complete list of counties and their associated risk levels is available here.
For more information about the risk levels and activity guidance, guidance based on county risk level or read the full press release. State of Oregon, Office of the Governor Executive Order 20-66.
A change from the two-week “freeze,” bars and restaurants will be allowed to have a maximum of 50 customers dining outdoors, with tables limited to parties of six. Service must stop at 11 p.m.
Retail capacity limitations are also changing. Under the “two-week freeze” requirements, all retail was limited to 75% capacity. Now, those counties classified as at “extreme” or “high” risk are curtailed to 50%.
Archived News (December 12, 2020)
Douglas County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program
Archived News (December 12, 2020)
Douglas County COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program
CCD Business Development Corporation (CCD) has contracted with Douglas County to deploy the approximately $1,470,000 in CARES Act funds allotted to the county for a COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program.
Grant Applications will be accepted beginning December 4 at Noon. Application deadline is December 11 at 5:00 pm.
Businesses need to act fast and apply now! According to CCD executive director Theresa Haga, “There is a very short window of time to disburse a large amount of money. If you are hesitant to apply, don’t be. We are still facing an unknown future with winter ahead of us. We want to help as many of our local businesses as possible while the money is available.”
These funds are intended to be equally accessible to all businesses within the following categories:
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- Hospitality within the service industry: Hotels and Motels, Bed-and-Breakfast Inns, RV Parks, Recreational and Vacation Camps, Caterers, Wineries, Breweries, Event Planning, Travel Agencies, Tour Operators, Theme Parks, Bowling Alleys and Theaters;
- Restaurants that do not have a drive-up option; and,
- Gyms & Fitness Facilities
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Eligible Applicants must be a small business located in Douglas County, Oregon.
Businesses must meet the following eligibility requirements:
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- The business is headquartered in Oregon and has its principal operations in Oregon.
- If required by Oregon law to be registered with the Oregon Secretary of State to do business in Oregon, the Business is so registered.
- The business has 100 or fewer employees.
- The business was affected in either one of the following two ways:
- For-profit and non-profit (limited to 501(c)(3) corporations) businesses that were prohibited from operations as directed by Executive Orders 20-12 or 20-65.
- For-profit and non-profit (limited to 501(c)(3) corporations) businesses that can demonstrate a one-month decline in sales of 25% or more, incurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, between March 1, 2020 and November 30, 2020 as compared against the same period of time in 2019.
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The following businesses are NOT eligible to apply for or receive funding:
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- Passive real estate holding companies and entities holding passive investments.
- Non-profit entities that do not have federal 501(c)(3) status.
- Businesses that experience a decline in revenues for reasons other than those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g. seasonal or cyclical business cycles.)
- Businesses that are delinquent on federal, state or local taxes that were due on or before the date of application.
- Businesses that do not comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
- Businesses that have closed and do not intend to reopen.
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Eligible Grant Amounts: $5,000 – $75,000
To Apply: The application will be available at www.ccdbusiness.org on Friday, December 4, 2020 at noon (12:00 p.m.) and applications will be accepted through 5:00 pm on Friday, December 11, 2020.
These funds were made available when the Oregon Legislature, in partnership with the Governor, allocated $55 Million of federal CARES Act funds for the purpose of providing financial assistance to small businesses affected by economic conditions as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds were allocated to counties to deploy in the form of grants to small businesses that have been financially impacted.
Archived News (December 12, 2020)
State Commits $75 Million in Business Assistance Grant Funds as "Freeze" Begins
Archived News 12/12–Applications Closed
Governor Brown Directs $55 Million to Counties
To help mitigate the financial impact of her new restrictions will have on Oregon businesses, Governor Brown announced yesterday afternoon that she has directed $55 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to help those that must close today.
The funds will be allocated to counties, with each county receiving a base of $500,000 plus a per capita allocation of the remainder of the funds. The counties will be responsible for deciding how businesses apply to receive funds and communicating the application process to businesses. The Governor’s office anticipates that the funds will be distributed to counties within the next several weeks.
Douglas County share of those funds for local business assistance will be $1,473,569. County leadership is currently developing its business assistance grant application criteria and process. If your business has been impacted by these new restrictions, contact Douglas County at dcinfo@douglas.or.us and ask to be added to the COVID Business Funding Program mailing list to receive the latest updates and information.
Archived News 11/20–Funds Exhausted in 19 Minutes
Oregon Legislature & Governor Add Additional $20 Million to Business Assistance Grants
On Wednesday afternoon, November 18, it was announced that the Oregon Legislature and Governor Brown approved $20 million more to Business Oregon’s Emergency Business Assistance Grant Fund. The application for this new round of funds will be available beginning this Thursday, November 19 on Business Oregon’s website. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come first-served basis.
The grants are available to small businesses that have seen lost revenue due to the pandemic, and that meet a minimal set of requirements.
Businesses are eligible to receive up to $200,000 in grant funding as detailed in the grant application. To be eligible, a business must show it was prohibited from operations by the Governor’s Executive Order 20-12, or demonstrate a 25% reduction in sales over a 30-day period in 2020 compared to a comparable period in 2019.
On Thursday, November 19, the application form and additional details will be found on Business Oregon’s website in multiple languages. Grants will be reviewed on a first-come first-served basis, and will be allocated so that there is an equitable geographic distribution of funds as dictated by the Oregon Legislature.
Archived News (December 3, 2020)
Governor Issues Two-Week Statewide Freeze Beginning Wednesday, November 18
Statewide “freeze” from November 18 through December 2 . . . at Least
At a noon press conference on Friday, November 13, Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced a two-week statewide “freeze” to try to curtail the recent significant spikes of COVID-19 cases throughout Oregon.
The two-week “freeze” measures include:
- Limiting social get-togethers (indoors and outdoors) to no more than six people, total, from no more than two households.
- Limiting churches and other faith-based venues to a maximum of 25 people indoors or 50 people outdoors.
- Limiting restaurants to take-out only. This applies to wineries, tasting rooms, etc.
- Closing gyms and fitness organizations.
- Closing indoor recreational facilities, museums, indoor entertainment activities, and indoor pools and sports courts.
- Closing outdoor recreational facilities, zoos, gardens, aquariums, outdoor entertainment activities, and outdoor pool.
- Limiting grocery stores and pharmacies to a maximum of 75% capacity and encouraging curbside pick-up.
- Limiting retail stores and retail malls (indoor and outdoor) to a maximum of 75% capacity and encouraging curbside pick-up.
- Closing venues that host or facilitate indoor or outdoor events.
- Requiring all businesses to mandate work-from-home to the greatest extent possible and closing offices to the public.
- Prohibiting indoor visiting in long-term care facilities.
The two-week freeze does not apply to or change current health and safety protocols for personal services (such as barber shops, hair salons, and non-medical massage therapy), congregate homeless sheltering, outdoor recreation and sports, youth programs, childcare, K-12 schools, K-12 sports currently allowed to operate, current Division 1 and professional athletics exemptions, and higher education—all of which can continue operating under previous guidance issued by the Oregon Health Authority.
The Governor also announced a travel advisory, recommending self-quarantine of two weeks after any recreational travel out-of-state.
New Guidance from the Oregon Health Authority