U.S. state and local resources for small businesses impacted by COVID-19

As we all deal with COVID-19, state and local governments in the U.S. recognize the impact on small business and how important small businesses are to communities. Many governments and agencies have put together web pages to provide small businesses with easy access to information on resources and assistance that’s available. Some include links to assistance applications and hotlines.

These are the best sites I’ve found, so far. I’ll continue to monitor and update this list with new resources. But even with my best efforts, this list will not be exhaustive. If possible, find and contact your local government officials and agencies directly. Their job is to help in times like these.

Business owners can be known for being fiercely independent. Accepting help can sometimes be difficult. My advice, use all the resources available to you right now. Help yourself so that you can help others later.

Disclaimer: These programs are offered by individual governments and not GoDaddy. Please see the linked pages for applicable terms, restrictions and instructions governing all programs. 

Alabama

• Business Council of Alabama

Alaska

• Alaska Chamber
• Alaska Small Business Development Center

Arizona

• Arizona Small Business Association

Arkansas

• Arkansas Economic Development Commission

California

• CalChamber
• County of Los Angeles
• San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development

Colorado

• Colorado Chamber of Commerce

Connecticut

• Connecticut Business & Industry Association 

Delaware

• Delaware State Chamber of Commerce

Florida

• Florida Chamber of Commerce

Georgia

• Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Hawaii

• Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

Idaho

• State of Idaho

Illinois

• Illinois Department of Commerce
• Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Indiana

• Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Iowa

• Iowa Association of Business and Industry

Kansas

• The Kansas Chamber of Commerce

Kentucky

• The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

Louisiana

• Louisiana Economic Development

Maine

• Office of the Governor

Maryland

• Maryland.gov
• Maryland Department of Commerce

Massachusetts

• Mass.gov
• City of Boston

Michigan

• Michigan Small Business Development Center
• Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Minnesota

• Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

Mississippi

• Mississippi Economic Council

Missouri

• Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Montana

• Montana Department of Commerce

Nebraska

• Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Nevada

• Nevada Small Business Development Center
• Vegas Chamber

New Hampshire

• Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire

New Jersey

• New Jersey Business Action Center

New Mexico

• New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry

New York

• Empire State Development
• New York Small Business Services

North Carolina

• North Carolina Chamber
• The City of Durham

North Dakota

• North Dakota State Government
• Greater North Dakota Chamber

Ohio

• Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Oklahoma

• State Chamber of Oklahoma

Oregon

• Oregon Business & Industry

Pennsylvania

• Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry

Rhode Island

• Rhode Island Commerce

South Carolina

• South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

South Dakota

• South Dakota Department Of Labor & Regulation

Tennessee

• Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Texas

• Texas Association of Business

Utah

• Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Vermont

• Vermont Small Business Development Center

Virginia

• Virginia Chamber of Commerce

Washington

• BUSINESS.WA.GOV
• Association of Washington Businesses
• City of Seattle

West Virginia

• West Virginia Chamber

Wisconsin

• Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce

Wyoming

• Wyoming Business Council

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