COVID-19 Update for Businesses

The coronavirus / COVID-19 is affecting the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Unfortunately that also means that they are affecting Sturbridge businesses. In an effort to provide businesses with the most up to date information and resources, we have linked to various websites and messages that are useful. NOTE: the information below is mean specifically for businesses only; for general information on the coronavirus and the Town's statements on such, please go here. 

Business Resources: 

• 2020 Small Business Recovery Emergency Loan Fund
• Assemblage Guidance - 23 March 
• CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers 
• Department of Public Health Order / Guidance for Pharmacies and Grocery Stores 
• Department of Unemployment Assistance - WorkShare Program
• Estimated Disaster Economic Injury Worksheet for Businesses (complete and send to disaster.recovery@mass.gov or fax to (508) 820-1401) 
• Governor Baker-Politio Administration Announcement $10 Million Small Business Recovery Loan Fund 
• Governor Baker's Order Prohibiting Gatherings of More than 25 People and On-Premises Consumption of Food or Drink
• Governor Baker's Order Extending Closure of all Public and Private Schools, and All Non-Emergency Childcare Programs until 4 May
• Governor Charlie Baker Orders All Non-Essential Businesses To Cease In Person Operation, Directs the Department of Public Health to Issue Stay at Home Advisory For Two Weeks
• MA Department of Career Services (MDCS) - Rapid Response Division (for those businesses who are affected by layoffs or closings) 
• MA DPH Guidance Regarding the Order by the Governor Prohibiting Assemblages of More than 25 People 
• Massachusetts Launches a COVID-19 Text Message Notification System Text “COVIDMA” to 888-777 for Important Updates
• MA Small Business Assistance for COVID-19
• News Release from Small Business Administration - 12 March 2020
• Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Resources Handout 
• SBA - Automatic Deferment on Existing SBA Disaster Loans Through End of 2020
• SBA - Federal Disaster Loans for Working Capital
• Sturbridge Board of Health Letter to Businesses - 16 March 2020 
• Unemployment Information for Workers (for those workers adversely affected by the virus) 
• US Chamber of Commerce Resources 
• Worcester Chamber of Commerce Resources