COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses in Orange
compiled by Wayne Eastman, JD
We believe the following links have useful information, and may also be helpful for connecting with people at the federal, state, and local levels.
The New Jersey Small Business Development Corporation (https://njsbdc.com/) located at Rutgers-Newark, has counselors who can speak to you as a small businessperson and help you in dealing with programs such as the newly passed federal loan program for small businesses hit by the virus. Please understand that in this time of crisis their resources are stretched—but they want to help. https://njsbdc.com/coronavirus/
State resources: NJ Economic Development Authority--https://www.njeda.com/Press-Room/News-Articles/Press-Releases/NJEDA-Announces-New-Initiatives-to-Support-Busines
Local resources: Newark--$6 million fund-- https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/03/heres-how-newarks-6m-economic-stimulus-plan-for-coronavirus-relief-will-be-funded.html