COVID-19 Preparedness and Safety Information

Maryland Government https://governor.maryland.gov/
Cecil County Health Department  http://cecilcountyhealth.org/
Cecil County Government  https://www.ccgov.org/

Click HERE to download COVID-19 Stress Awareness, Management PDF

COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations, and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide (PDF, 349 KB) is a first-of-its-kind resource for rural leaders looking for federal funding and partnership opportunities to help address this pandemic.

Executive Briefing: COVID-19:Implications for Business – This article provides business leaders with an in-depth perspective on the evolving situation and future implications for their companies. https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/risk/our-insights/covid-19-implications-for-business

Updated Resource – Interim Guidance for Employers and Business on the management of critical infrastructure workers with possible exposure to Covid19: PDF

SBDC Webinar– EIDL, PPP Loans & Other Resources to Help Small Business – Friday, 4/17/2020 11:00AM -12:30PM EST Register Here: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16202 An SBDC Finance consultant will discuss the Economic Injury Disaster Loan, and current data on the Paycheck Protection Program Loan.

Webinar: Keeping Customers Engaged During Coronavirus – Wednesday, April 15th at 10:30 AM EST. Experts and small business owners will discuss how to keep customers engaged and committed to your business. Register Here: https://web.cvent.com/event/3ef4b962-ad96-4cca-b1de-574a53f3bd64/summary

Employee Retention Credit – available for many businesses financially impacted by COVID-19. The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service launched the Employee Retention Credit, designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll. The refundable tax credit is 50% of up to $10,000 in wages paid by an eligible employer whose business has been financially impacted by COVID-19. Detail here:  https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-employee-retention-credit-available-for-many-businesses-financially-impacted-by-covid-19

SBA Help – For questions, please contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or e-mail: 

Celestial Event – April 14, 15, 16 ~ This is an ideal time to stargaze The Moon, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter line up 3 nights in April. Here’s How to Watch