COVID-19 Small Business Resources

By: Alive Credit Union

Published: 04/03/2020

As our community gets through this crisis together, there are a number of resources that have been made available to assist your small business.

A few of these options include:

Paycheck Protection Program - An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. This program is for any small business with less than 500 employees (including sole proprietorships, independent contractors and self-employed persons), private non-proit organizations or 501(c)(19) veterans organizations affected. Please click here to find an SBA (7)a lender.
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program - This program is currently available to small business owners located in all Florida counties statewide.
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Relief Loans - Offering up to $2 million in assistance for small businesses in an effort to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.
SBA Express Bridge Loans - Allows small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.
Florida Short Time Compensation Program - This program helps employers retain their workfore in times of temporary slowdown.
Preparedness Resources - All Florida Small Business Development Centers remain open at this time.

Our local Chambers of Commerce are an additional ongoing source of support and resources that may be beneficial to your small business.

Additional resources such as technical assistance, education, workforce assistance and other financing options may be found on the City of Jacksonville's Office of Economic Development website.