Official Notifications + Bulletins
Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities: List of business types that are considered “Essential” per Mass.gov
For more Press Releases from the Governor’s Office click here.
Resources for Impacted Businesses
Local
Essex County Creative Nonprofit Resiliency Grant
Essex County Artist Assistance Fund
Haverhill $4$ Gift Card Matching Program
WeAreLawrence Information Clearinghouse
State
COVID-19 Unemployment Information
State Tax Deferment
Income Tax Deferment
Gateway Cities Small Business Empowerment Grant
PPE Manufacturing Funding
Rapid Response Team
WorkShare Layoff AlternativeMass Growth Capital Corp Small Business Recovery Loan Fund [maxed out]
Impacted Small Businesses Survey
In order to understand how small businesses are being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic a short survey has been put together to gather information about what is being impacted and what is needed in order to stay in business.
COVID-19 Affordable Housing Updates + Resources
National updates, State updates, and housing resources compiled in one space: Link Here
Municipal Information + Status
