SVA
The SVA's SEWN program is trained on helping companies in crisis. As we are faced with restrictions and challenges from the coronavirus outbreak, we wanted to provide companies with as many resources as possible. Our Directors and staff are readily available to assist via phone, email, and conference services. Reach out today to schedule a meeting.
LOAN PROGRAMS
Philadelphia Small Business Program
Grants & Zero Interest Loans
Northeastern PA Alliance
Business Loan Assistance
Enterprise Bank
PIDA Loans Through the PA Department of Community & Economic Development
SBDC Bucknell University
Emergency Loan Webinars
Facebook Small Business Grants Program
SEWN PROGRAM & RESOURCES
Contingency Planning Webinar
SEWN Advisory on the SBA's Payroll Protection Plan
Preparing Your Company
SEWN Overview of the Shared Work Program
PENNSYLVANIA PROGRAMS
PA Governor's Office
List of Non-Life Sustaining Businesses
PA Department of Labor & Industry
PA Unemployment Compensation
Unemployment Compensation Benefits Flyer
Information for Employees Website
PAcast Video - FAQ about Unemployment Compensation
PUA Application (Self-employed, contractors, etc)
Contact Rapid Response for Assistance
717-503-7901
Outplacement and Layoff Aversion Services
Contact Beverly J. Rapp at berapp@pa.gov or 717-503-7901
Rapid Response is an early intervention service that assists workers and employers affected by layoffs, plant closures, or natural disasters. It provides access to the Commonwealth's PA CareerLink system of user-friendly resources and information to help transition workers into reemployment.
Workers' Compensation Benefits
If you believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19 in your workplace, you may be eligible for Workers' Compensation (WC) by either:
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Notifying your employer to file a typical "disease-as-injury" WC claim, which requires you to provide medical evidence that you were exposed to COVID-19 in the workplace
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Notifying your employer to file an "occupational disease" WC claim, which requires you to show that COVID-19 is occurring more in your occupation/industry than in the general population
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Learn more about Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker. You can also access this information as a printable PDF.
PA Department of Health
Guidance on Business Practices
PA Attorney General's Office
PA CARE Package program
PA State Tax Filing Deadline
Extended to JULY 15
Pennsylvania Grant & Resource Directory
REGIONAL RESOURCES
Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp
COVID-19 Resource Page
NWIRC (Northwest IRC)
Resource page for employees & businesses
Partner4Work (SWPA)
Resource page for employees & businesses
Erie Chamber & Growth Partnership
Resource Page
SBDC University of Scranton
Tips for Small Businesses
Allegheny Conference
FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act
(CARES Act)
Small Business Owner's Guide to CARES Act
U.S. Small Business Administration
Disaster Assistance
www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
Small Business Administration
Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Coronavirus Emergency Loans
USDA COVID-19 Resources
U.S. Department of Labor
Coronavirus Resources
https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic
U.S. Department of Labor
Wage & Hour Regional Offices
OSHA Guidance
Overview
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/
CDC Interim Guidance for
Businesses & Employers
Link
Families First Coronavirus Act
US Chamber Foundation
Resources for Employees & Business
IF YOU MANUFACTURE MEDICAL PRODUCTS:
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Critical Medical Supplies Procurement Portal was developed through a joint effort between the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Health, the Department of General Services, and the Department of Community and Economic Development to source the most needed supplies for medical providers, emergency responders, and health care professionals.
The Portal is for manufacturers, distributors and other suppliers to inform us of supplies available for purchase and will allow us to more quickly and efficiently procure these supplies for hospitals and medical facilities across Pennsylvania.