COVID 19 Resources - Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce, RI

COVID-19 Resource Center for Businesses & Residents in the Ocean Community

Rhode Island: Westerly, Richmond, Hopkinton, Ashaway, Charlestown

Connecticut: Pawcatuck, Stonington, Mystic

The following information has been compiled to best serve the interests of our two state community. As of 2/3/2021 all information was accurate. This is a rapidly changing health and economic situation and we encourage you to visit often as it is subject to change and will be updated as frequently as possible.

SHOP LOCAL

There are hundreds of small businesses in the region, in a wide range of industries, who are feeling an immediate negative impact from COVID-19. Some are still open and we must do our best to support them. The reality is that we need these local businesses to stay afloat to keep our community strong. Small businesses provide opportunities for entrepreneurs and create meaningful jobs. They foster the local economy – by keeping money close to home and supporting our neighborhoods and local organizations. Now more than ever, please SHOP LOCAL and avoid Amazon, Ebay and competitors from outside of this region.

Even if we can’t step in and support all of these businesses right this moment – we ask that you support them whenever possible and as soon as our country and community stabilizes from the outbreak. We encourage you to consider keeping your dollars local whenever possible, in order to help these small businesses bounce back. Every dollar counts and ultimately benefits the community we live in.
COVID-19 General Information

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Information on donations needed and donations received for the local community.

COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Fund Grant

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The FAQ can be found here!

The Small Business Administration will resume accepting PPP loan applications on Monday, April 27 at 10:30AM EDT from approved lenders on behalf of any eligible borrower. This will ensure that SBA has properly coded the system to account for changes made by the legislation. If business applied in 1 and do not get funds, we encourage you to touch base with your lender again and request that they process your loan application previously submitted. This will be another race for cash and we anticipate need exceeding funds again. Approved loans are expected to have funds dispersed expeditiously. All eligible borrowers who need these funds should carefully review PPP regulations and guidance and the certifications required to obtain a loan.
For more information on the Paycheck Protection Program, visit: sba.gov/paycheckprotection .
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Facts for Consumers

Facts for Bankers
SBA Disaster Assistance for Businesses

Small Business Owner's Guide to CARE Act

GRANTS

Shuttered Venue Grant for Performing Art s Organizations

CT Women's Entrepreneurs Grant

CT Restaurant Relief Grant

Barstool Sports Business Grant

Citizen Bank - Grants for Small Businesses

$500 Grants for Small Businesses

RI Foundation & United Way of RI nonprofit Grants

Verizon Small Business Grant
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Grey Sail Distillery to make hand sanitizer!

Grey Sail Distillery, 63 Canal Street, Westerly, Rhode Island – Has created their very first distillery batch which will be liquid (not gel) hand sanitizer, named "Launch". They are selling it and it is packaged in 8 oz. bottles.
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