COVID-19 Information & Resources for Businesses
Scroll down to find out how our Center’s business resources and experts can be of assistance. Contact us via the UAH CMER-ATN’s Manufacturing Helpline below.
COVID-19 Information
CDC Guidance & Prevention Protocols for Businesses. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has issued COVID-19 guidance for businesses and is updating them as new developments occur.
- Resources for Businesses and Employers
- General Info and FAQ’s
- Steps to Preventing Illness
- Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities
- Protecting your Business from COVID-19 Checklist
(Source: MEP National Network – Iowa State University – Center for Industrial Research & Service)
COVID-19 Business Resources
- Governor Ivey’s Statement on Updated Statewide Public Health Order – March 20, 2020
- Responding to a COVID-19 Exposure at Your Business Checklist
(Source: MEP National Network – Iowa State University – Center for Industrial Research & Service)
Provides CDC links, talking points, and downloadable social media graphics regarding COVID-19
State of Alabama COVID-19 Information – Resources
Alabama Public Health COVID-19 Resources
HOW UAH CMER CAN ASSIST YOU
Coaching Sessions
Our UAH CMER staff are available to participate in remote coaching sessions via phone, email and video communications. Please contact us at our customer service email
Access to Large Network of Assistance
UAH CMER has access to experts within the Colleges of Business and Engineering along with researchers within UAH research centers. UAH CMER is a part of the Alabama Technology Network (ATN), and NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). We can connect your business as needed to our state and national business resources including Federal Laboratories.
Sharing MEP National Network Information & Resources
We are making available resources developed by the other 49 states’ MEPNN organizations on our UAH CMER website page.
Workshops
UAH SBDC Resources
SBA Guidance & Assistance for Small Businesses. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has posted information regarding loan programs and guidance for businesses: Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Additional COVID-19 Resources and Notices for Small Businesses
- Updates on the status of the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan program in Alabama
On April 2, the Treasury Department released new information about the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and economic injury disaster loans (EIDL).
Click here to learn about some of the new points and clarifications that business owners should be aware of, according to Ami Kassar, an expert on small-business loans and founder of lending advisory firm MultiFunding.
Small Business Grants Effected by COVID-19 and other Funding Resources
General grants
- In partnership with Verizon, the digital fundraising and advocacy platform Hello Alice is offering emergency grants of up to $10,000 for companies impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
- Google is offering $340 million in advertising grants for small and medium-sized businesses, a credit that will be added automatically to Google Ads accounts.
- Verizon has allocated $5 million to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to distribute via grants to small businesses. The first round of grant applications is closed but will re-open in mid-April, and you can register to be notified on their website.
- GoFundMe partnered with Intuit QuickBooks, Yelp, GoDaddy, and Bill.com to give small businesses a $500 grant if they raise at least $500 on GoFundMe.
State Grants
- The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) website features a state tracker of financial incentive programs across the country, updated twice a year.
Industry-Specific Grants
- The James Beard Foundation, a non-profit advocate for the food industry, is fundraising for food and beverage businesses right now and has a sign-up to be notified when the application is live.
- Yelp is offering advertising credits for small, independently owned restaurants and bars.
Funding Trackers
- Duke University created a coronavirus-related funding tracker.
- GrantWatch.com tracks grants available to nonprofits and small businesses.
Cybersecurity Resources
Workforce Now Working from Home – Help protect against Phishing attacks
- AIAG – Automotive Industry Action Group – Supply Safe: Cyber Safe Bundles
AIAG is a not-for profit association supporting the auto industry developed in partnership with NQC Supplier Assurance, AIAG’s Supply Safe: Cyber Safe Bundles which is comprised of a virtual audit – a one-time domain/IP scan – along with either a basic or advanced risk assessment. For AIAG member companies, the one-time Supply Safe: Cyber Safe Bundle is free while non-AIAG members can access for a nominal fee.
https://www.aiag.org/supply-chain-management/cyber-initiative