The DeSoto EDC is working closely with our local, state and federal partners to learn of resources available to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please check this page regularly to stay up-to-date on updates and resources for local businesses.
EMPLOYER RESOURCES
Centers for Disease Control Interim Guidance for Businesses & Employers
US Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources – Information for employers/workers
US Chamber of Commerce 5 Ways to Retain Your Customers During Coronavirus – Tips to retain customers for your business
US Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Small Business Guide
Google Small Business Tips for Surviving COVID-19
US Senate Committee on Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
US Environmental Protection Agency – Approved disinfectants for COVID-19
Texas Department of State Health Services Resources & Updates
Texas Workforce Commission Shared Work Program – Provides partial funding for hourly employees whose hours have been cut due to a slowdown in business
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business FAQs on COVID-19
Internal Revenue Service Tax Filing FAQs (moved from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020)
US Department of Labor Families First Coronavirus Response Act Family & Paid Sick Leave FAQs
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Texas Workforce Commission – Disaster Unemployment Assistance
US Small Business Administration (SBA) Guidance & Economic Injury Disaster Loans – Up to $2 million in working capital at very low interest rates to cover operations until normal business resumes:
US Small Business Administration (SBA)
State of Texas Program Guidance
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Small Business Administration Express Bridge Loans – Provides up to $25,000 in advanced supplemental funds for businesses applying for SBA Economy Injury Disaster Loans
Small Business Paycheck Protection & Loan Forgiveness – Provides up to $10 million in assistance to small businesses and 501(c)3 nonprofits that is partially forgivable. This includes sole-proprietors, independent contractors and other self-employed individuals. Financing is available for employee wages up to $100,000 and can cover additional expenses, such as rent, utilities, etc. expended between February 15, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Can be combined with an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan as long as they go toward separate expenses:
US Small Business Administration (SBA)
Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
US Chamber of Commerce SBA Loan Program Information
Facebook Small Business Grants Program – $100 million in available funding and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses
Texas Restaurant Association Restaurant Relief Fund – Provides a grant up to $5,000 to support the needs of independent restaurants
Southern Smoke Restaurant Employee Emergency Relief Program – Provides charitable funds to assist those employed and/or who own restaurants/bars or are restaurant suppliers
Texas Woman’s University AssistHer Relief Grant – $1,000,000 in available funding for 100 awards ($10,000 each) to Texas women-owned businesses
REGULATORY RESOURCES
Office of Gov. Abbott Executive Order on Restaurants, Bars, Gyms & Senior Living Facilities
Office of Gov. Abbott Regulation Waiver for Hospitality Industry to Deliver Alcoholic Beverages
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles – Temporary trucking deregulation:
Texas DMV
Texas Governor’s Office
Office of Gov. Abbott Removes Licensing Barriers for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Office of Gov. Abbott Waives Licensing Regulations for Pharmacists & Technicians
LOCAL & OTHER RESOURCES
Dallas County COVID-19 Webpage and Information
Dallas Regional Chamber Updates
City of DeSoto Police Department Social Media Updates
DeSoto ISD Distance Learning Information
Dallas County Sheriff’s Department Social Media Updates
Texas Department of Agriculture Comprehensive Resource Guide