COVID-19 Business Resources

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• Greenville County Cares - Greenville County has launched Greenville County Cares, a funding program designed to distribute millions of dollars to county businesses, non-profits, public health organizations, housing authorities, special purpose districts and other agencies that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Greenville County is the only local government in SC to receive funding through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which required a population of 500,000 or more to qualify.
  
  The program features several funding categories, including $70M for small businesses (1-50 employees); $5M for minority small businesses and $4M for public health organizations. Funds are also available for housing/rent assistance and childcare. Applicants can apply for more than one grant but will only be awarded a grant in one category. For more information and to apply, visit greenvillecounty.org/CARES.
  
  
• The Greater Greenville Pledge - Visit www.greatergreenvillepledge.com to get information about reopening your business responsibly. Businesses can take a voluntary pledge to practice social distancing and receive marketing materials to support their effort.
  
  
• Business Licenses - The City is deferring deadlines for payment of new business licenses and business license renewals.
  
  
• Taxes - The City is suspending penalties for late payment of local accommodations fees and hospitality tax for the reporting periods due March 20, 2020, and April 20, 2020. If filed with the City by the appropriate due dates, payments will not accrue a late penalty until May 21, 2020.
  
  
• Parking - The City is working with businesses on a case-by-case basis. Please call Parking Services at 864.467.4900 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday if you need assistance.
  
  
• Economic Development - Please contact the City’s Economic Development Department at econdev@greenvillesc.gov for guidance and connection to resources.  
  
  
• General Information - Up-to-date information about the City’s response to the COVID-19 emergency is available at http://emergency.greenvillesc.gov.

STATE 

• accelerateSC - Up-to-date information for citizens about the State’s response to COVID-19 including economic revitalization plans for South Carolina.
  
  
• Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) - Unemployment assistance for the self-employed, contractor, gig worker, those who file a 1099 and individuals who are not eligible for any other state or federal unemployment benefits and who are unemployed, unable to work or unavailable to work as a direct result of COVID-19.
  
  
• CommunityWorks Carolina - Personalized business coaching and guidance through federal and state relief funding process.
  
  
• South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Up-to-date information on steps that various licensing boards are taking related to COVID-19.
  
  
• SC Works - Local Greenville office providing career guidance, job referrals and testing/training for jobseekers, employers and those looking to further their careers.
  
  
• South Carolina Department of Revenue - Tax relief for persons or businesses impacted by COVID-19.
  
  
• South Carolina Department of Commerce COVID-19 Business Resource Center
  
  
• South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
  
  
• South Carolina COVID-19 Emergency Supply Sourcing & Manufacturing
  
  
• South Carolina Bar Toll-free Legal Assistance Hotline

FEDERAL

• U.S. Department of Labor - Resources for employers and their employees.

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Guide to U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
    
    
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Emergency Loans - Small Business Guide and Checklist
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
  
  Please note: The SBA resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program applications from participating lenders on Monday, April 27, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. EDT.
  
  
  • Paycheck Protection Program - Provides loan forgiveness for retaining employees by temporarily expanding the traditional SBA 7(a) loan program.
    
    
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Loan Advance – Provides up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties.
    
    
  • SBA Express Bridge Loans - Enables small businesses with an existing relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.
    
    
  • SBA Debt Relief – Provides a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    
    
  • SBA Disaster Loans – Provides disaster assistance in response to COVID-19.