Resources and Information For a Safe Reopening

As part of our commitment to our members, we are working behind the scenes to keep you updated with vital information to assist you, your family and your business needs during this pandemic.  We are continually updating this page, and below you will find the latest guidelines, tools and resources to help employers and employees return to work safely and successfully:

• Federal Grants for Restaurants and Bars (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) 
• Guidance, Restrictions, and Assistance for Businesses (State of N.J.) 
• State & Federal Financial Assistance (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) 
• Pandemic Resources for Small Businesses (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) 
• Reopening Playbook for Employers (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) 
• Vaccine Guide for Businesses (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) 
• Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Guidance (U.S. SBA) 
• Discount PPE for NJ Businesses (State of N.J.) 
• Jobs and Hiring Portal Job Seekers | Employers (State of N.J.) 
• General Pandemic Information (State of N.J.) 
• Guide to Starting a Business in N.J. (New Jersey Business Action Center)​  

We have listed below links that will be helpful for dealing with a myriad of challenges business and families are facing, and with staying up to date on what is happening.  Please know the MRCC is here to help during this crisis in any way we can.  Do not hesitate to contact the office team if you have any questions.

NJ COVID-19 Business Hub:  https://cv.business.nj.gov

NJ COVID-19 Emergency Assist. Eligibility Wizard for Businesses/Non-Profits: https://assistance.business.nj.gov
 
US Small Business Administration COVID-19 Relief Options: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options
***This website details the following programs: Paycheck Protection Program, EIDL Loan Advance, SBA Express Bridge Loans

Small Business Guide & Checklist for COVID-19 Loans – from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
https://www.uschamber.com/sites/default/files/023595_comm_corona_virus_smallbiz_loan_final_revised.pdf
 
Unemployment information – For information and schedule
https://myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/schedule.shtml
 
US Chamber of Commerce – Updates
https://www.uschamber.com/
 
US Small Business Administration
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
 
UCEDC – 2% Working Capital Loans for COVID-19 Crisis Relief
https://ucedc.com/

Members Helping Neighbors

​In addition, we are linking the MRCC family to our nonprofit members.  If you are able and wish to help them serve the growing community needs during this COVID crisis, please click Members Helping Neighbors below for more details.

I'M ABLE TO HELP, SHOW ME HOW

​ARE YOU IN NEED?
Many members are offering free services to the MRCC community.  You can click below for more information.  If you would like to offer your services, please contact Wendy for details.

Free Services