The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is a US Federal organization to help minority business enterprises. Included are all people of color with initiatives for Global Women of Color Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Education for Former Incarcerated Persons. Assistance includes access to capital, contracts and markets (high growth industries, emerging markets and global supply chains).
Eligible businesses that allow employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine can receive a tax credit. Partner with a vaccine provider to host an on-site vaccination clinic.
If you need help finding a COVID-19 vaccine, here are local resources:
Jackson County: https://jacksoncountyor.org/hhs/COVID-19/Vaccine-Appointments
Josephine County: http://www.co.josephine.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=2288
The SBA can assist with matching businesses and entrepreneurs with potential lenders.
Josephine County and Grants Pass have earmarked funds to be granted to local small businesses impacted by the lingering effects of COVID19 in Josephine County. These new grant funds are a portion of funds being received by Josephine County through President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
USDA is providing critical support to timber harvesting and hauling businesses impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak through the Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers Program (PATHH). PATHH aids businesses that suffered a gross revenue loss of at least 10 percent during the period of January 1, 2020, and December 1, 2020 compared to the period of January 1, 2019, and December 1, 2019.
Governor Kate Brown signed into law House Bill 3389, which provides UI tax relief and deferral for 2021 unemployment insurance (UI) payroll taxes to qualifying businesses. The tax relief program was collaboratively developed by the Oregon Employment Department, Gov. Brown, and the Oregon State Legislature as a response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a significant impact on many businesses.
The American Rescue Plan extends a number of critical tax benefits, particularly the Employee Retention Credit and Paid Leave Credit, to small businesses.
Southern Oregon will be receiving part of $28 million funding grant. The funds can be used for all kinds of businesses including restaurants, gyms, and personal services (e.g. salons).
The program to provide financial assistance for small businesses adversely affected by the April 30th county shift from “High” to “Extreme” Risk for Josephine County will open Monday, May 25.
Over $1.4 million in grant funds are now available for eligible businesses impacted by the April 30th move to “Extreme Risk” related to COVID19 in Jackson County. Applications for this new “SOCARES 2021” fund may be accessed through Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SOREDI), which has contracted as grant administrator. Applications must be submitted by May 20th.
The Rogue Business Connections community on LinkedIn allows business and nonprofit leaders in the Rogue Valley to connect and share questions, resources and solutions to the challenges that many businesses face in our region.