Business Support Organizations | Local & National

• SBA Guidance and Resources for COVID-19
• A Guide to Resources for Maine Entrepreneurs

SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

• SCORE mentorship provided at no cost
• Tools, templates and educational resources

• ​The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce is a collaboration of five community chambers in and around the Portland region.
• Chamber’s Calendar of Events
• Standing in Solidarity Against Racial and Social Injustice Campaign

• CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers
• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
• Quick Take: Coronavirus’ Economic Impact
• Coronavirus Tax Relief

• Helping Business to Recruit and Train Employees
• FAQ: Hiring Foreign Workers
• Financial Incentives for hiring employees with employment barriers
• Maine Apprenticeship Program

• City of Portland Updates
• Portland Coronovirus Resources
• Maine Department of Education

Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan

• COVID-19 Relief Loan Programs
• Commercial Loan Insurance
• Business Loans
• Agriculture Loans
• Equity Capital/Tax Credits
• Bonds

• Maine COVID 19 Resource Compass for Business and Nonprofit

• Free and Trusted Legal Advice

• Pay it Forward Maine

Additional Resources:

• Paycheck Protection Program
• President Biden announced program changes to make access to PPP loans more equitable.
• COVID–19 Funding Accountability Act (S. 3578)
• Coronovirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (S. 3548)
• Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act (H.R. 6379)
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201)

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Resource lists are continuously being updated so check back for the latest information.