Small Business
Recovery Resources
We're all in crisis mode, trying to figure out next moves to stay in business while the world adjusts to a new normal. Allegheny Together is here to aid in whatever way we can. Step one is to take a survey to let us know how the Coronavirus has affected business for you and what we can do for you. As a program of Allegheny Department of Economic Development, we are here to find ways for your business to adapt to new technology, connect you to the funding you need, and share with the rest of our community where to get some take out tonight.
For those interested in adding your business's adjusted hours, online sales link, and social media pages to our map, you will be prompted to do so in the survey. Questions? Reach out: engage@alleghenytogether.com
PGH Open for Business
Is your business open? Below is a map of businesses that are open during the COVID-19 crisis. In order to add your business to the map, take our survey and fill out your map information. If you need to update your information at any time email engage@alleghenytogether.com with your updates.
Funding
Loyalty Bonds
Honeycomb Credit
Crowdfunded gift card subscription product that vests to a higher value over a twenty-four month period. Get cash flow now, without having to redeem all your gift cards sold once you reopen.
SBA Disaster Loans
SBA
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance and can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact.
Lender Match Search
SBA
Free online referral tool that connects small businesses with participating SBA-approved lenders.
Low Interest Industrial Loans
PA DCED
The PIDA provides low-interest loans and lines of credit for eligible businesses that commit to creating and retaining full-time jobs and for the development of industrial parks and multi-tenant facilities.
COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program
PA DCED - PA Industrial Development Authority
Provides working capital financing to Pennsylvania companies with less than 100 full time employees, including agricultural producers.UP to $100,000 availabe per businesses, and loan applications must be processed through a Certified Economic Development Organizaiton (CEDO).
Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh
HFLA
Hebrew Free Loan Association of Pittsburgh has announced a Coronavirus Financial Bridge Loan Program to provide interest-free loans on a nonsectarian basis for up to $5,000 to residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Westmoreland, Washington, and Armstrong counties who are facing financial challenges caused by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak.
Allegheny County Small Business Loan Program Description
Allegheny County Economic Development
Description of the Allegheny Small Business Loan
(ASBL) program that provides funds for establishment and expansion of new and existing small businesses, by providing low interest financing for land development, building improvements, machinery and equipment acquisition, and infrastructure development. Covers up to 40% of project costs.
Critical Community
Needs Fund
POISE Foundation
The purpose of the CCNF is to provide support to small, Black Led Organizations (BLOs) responding to critical needs in the Black community resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Facebook Small Business Grants Program
Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in over 30 countries where they operate.
Financial Bridge Loan
DVI Funding
Offering up to $100,000 in unsecured cash loans. Must provide verifiable proof of income and have a minimum annual income of $30,000.
The Progress Fund Emergency Relief Fund
The Progress Fund
Program under development: intended to provide up to $100,000 in working capital to Pennsylvania businesses.
PIDA Lines of Credit
PA Industrial Development Authority
The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) offers low-interest loans and lines of credit for eligible businesses that commit to creating and retaining full-time jobs for the development of industrial parks and multi-tenant facilities. Loan applications are packaged and underwritten by a network of certified economic development organizations (CEDOs) that partner with PIDA to administer the program.
Virtual Tip Jar
CMU
Listing and virtual tipping site so local patrons can tip their favorite service industry workers.
Kiva Local Lending
Kiva Hub Pittsburgh
Kiva facilitates 0% interest microloans up to $10,000 from local lenders to local borrowers. Kiva approves many loans that other lenders would not.
Paycheck Protection Program
SBA
A second round of funding is now available.
An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Zero-interest Loans with Capital Launch
Mainvest
Brick-and-Mortar businesses that launch a capital raise on Mainvest, an investment fund, may be eligible for an additional $2,000 capital infusion of a zero-interest loan.
Small Business Relief Programs in U.S. Cities
Living Cities
A evolving list of relief programs in each major city in the United States.
Fay-Penn Loans
Fay-Pen Economic Development Council
Low-interest loans up to $20,000 for companies in Fayette County. Maximum of 100 full time employees and at least three years in operation.
Honeycomb Crowdfunded Small Business Relief Fund
Honeycomb Credit
To help deliver the working capital that businesses need, Honeycomb is offering 45-day payment free periods, 6-month interest-only periods and reducing our posting, success, and investor fees.
Greater PGH Restaurant Workers Emergency Fund
Greater PGH Restaurant Workers Mutual Aid
A crowdfunding page with a $60,000 goal to go directly to Pittsburgh's restaurant workers. Funds will be dispersed on an as-needed basis by application, for up to $150 per worker. The priority will go to those who need funds for childcare expenses, medication, or are ineligible for government assistance.
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Business Resources
Allegheny Together Webinar Recordings
Pittsburgh
As part of technical support for Allegheny Together Communities, informational webinars will be recorded and posted on this page.
CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers
National
Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease
Coronavirus Small Business Guide
National
Resources and strategies for small businesses
Main Street Checklist
National
Tips for Main Street Programs and information to share with main street businesses
Retail Training Guide: How COVID-19 Could Affect Your Retail Business
National
A guide to help plan for and minimize the effects of five disruptions from Covid 19: Supply chain disruption; Social distancing disruptions; Financial disruptions; Team disruptions, and; Personal disruptions.
Business Continuity Plan
National
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) has developed a new streamlined business continuity program for small businesses that may not have the time or resources to create an extensive plan to recover from business interruptions.
Maintaining Mental Well-Being During a Quaranine
Pennsylvania
Fact sheet with mental well being suggestions.
Call-in Service for Injury Disaster Loan Assistance
Pittsburgh
Over-the-phone guidance for applying to the SBA Injury Disaster Loan program, by appointment.
Facebook Ad Grants
National
Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits to help during this challenging time.
Facebook COVID 19 Business Resource Center
National
Information and suggestions for operating virtually with Facebook products
Discussion Guide for Local Governments
National
Discussion guide on topics including crisis communications, chains of command, gaps in emergency response protocol, and preparing your local workforce.
State Tax Filing Guidance for Coronavirus Pandemic
National
U.S. states are providing tax filing and payment due date relief for individuals and businesses. The AICPA has compiled the latest developments on state tax filings related
to coronavirus.
PA Workshare Program
National
A Shared-Work plan allows an employer to temporarily reduce the work hours of a group of employees and divide the available hours equally rather than laying off any employees. Employees covered by a Shared-Work plan receive a percentage of their Unemployment Compensation (UC) Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA), while they work the reduced schedule, if they are otherwise eligible for UC.
65 Free Tools to Help You Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
National
Information and links for tools that help your business go virual: video conferencing, meetings, process management, dashboards, studying, training and more.
Employer Response to the Coronavirus (Webinar)
Pennsylvania
Webinar on Empoloyer Response to the Coronavirus
How Companies Can Respond to the Coronavirus
National
Guidance on how to transfer to a virtual format and keep up productivity.
Google Ad Credits
National
Google is giving SMBs worldwide $340 million in ad credits, which can be used at any point until the end of 2020 across our Google Ads platforms.
Coronavirus Response Toolkit
National
Graphics businesses can use to share information about the coronavirus.
Coronavirus Response Resources for Local Leaders
National
Resources including the "local action tracker".
Freelance Artist Resources
National
General preparedness, emergency funding, advocacy, and other miscellaneous resources for freelance artists.
What Small Businesses Can Do
National
Resource page for small businesses.
What small businesses and lenders need to know about the final details of the SBA 7(a) loan program expansion
National
Here’s what small businesses and lenders need to know about this massive expansion of the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Section 7(a) Loan.
Bridgeway Capital - Relief and Resources
Pittsburgh
Information about how they are helping