AA Spark compiles list of resources available to businesses

Ann Arbor SPARK compiled a list of resources available to businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak. Contact SPARK’s business development team for more information or to start working on any of the resources below. Please continue to check back for updates and more information.

Read Ann Arbor SPARK’s COVID-19 response.

BUSINESS RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE

Local, Regional & State

• Ann Arbor Public Schools COVID-19 updates and community resources
• GetDowntown COVID-19 Resources & Updates
• Michigan Resources for Employers & Workers
• Michigan Work Share Fact Sheet
• MEDC COVID-19 Resources: The MEDC is offering a Michigan Small Business Relief Program that will provide up to $20 million in support for small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.
• Treasury: Small Business Taxpayers Provided Tax Assistance
• MEDC, state’s small business support organizations join forces to develop resources for Michigan’s small businesses impacted by COVID-19
• Michigan SBDC COVID-19 Resources
• State of Michigan’s Coronavirus Resources
• United Way of Washtenaw Launches COVID-19 Community Relief Fund

Federal

• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application: Companies in Michigan can now apply for economic disaster loans.
• The Small Business Administration’s Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus
• U.S. Chamber Coronavirus Resources + Coronavirus Response Toolkit
• Small Business Association of Michigan Coronavirus Resources
• Small Business Development Center Coronavirus Resources
• U.S. State Department Travel Guidelines
• CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers
• DoL Guidance for Preparing your workplace for COVID-19

Corporate

• Bodman COVID-19 Response Team
• Butzel Long: Business interruptions due to coronavirus — Is it covered by insurance?
• Free Webinar on Thursday 3/19: Navigating Your Business through Coronavirus
• Business Marketing during COVID-19 tips

ADAPTING TO A NEW WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Employer Considerations and Checklists:
  • Contingency Planning Checklist: Private Equity Portfolio Companies
  • CPA Australia: Contingency Plan Checklist
• Adapting to the Virtual Working World
• Free Remote Work Planning Resource
• Working Remotely: A Guide for Leaders
• Non-profit resources for remote working
• 12 Ways to Work Remotely During COVID-19

SUPPORT LOCAL

• Donate to the United Way of Washtenaw County COVID-19 Relief Fund
• Underground Printing Ann Arbor Hospitality Fundraiser