Coronavirus Information & Assistance
Business Resources
SBA West Virginia District Office
The US Small Business Administration provides local assistance via 68 district offices and a nationwide network of resource partners. To find resources near you, please visit their Local Assistance page.
WV Small Business Development Center
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SBDC WVU Center: Sharon Stratton
Phone: (304) 293-5839 | Email: sharon.j.stratton@wv.gov -
SBDC Morgantown Center: Frank Goldsborough
Phone: (304) 945-3040 | Email: frank.g.goldsborough@wv.gov
MBA Small Business Project
Harvard MBA students from across the country are volunteering to provide pro bono assistance to small businesses, largely in accessing federal funding programs and answering questions on PPP forgiveness. If your businesses is interested in receiving assistance, please fill out this form.
AmEx Stand for Small
Find tools, offers and expert advice from a growing group of companies dedicated to the success of small businesses. Because when small businesses thrive, our communities do too.
Financial Assistance Programs
Truist-LISC Partnership
For the small business support, priority will be given to women- and minority-owned businesses. At least 60% of the grants will support enterprises in rural communities. Please register to be notified of the next round opening August 31st.
Main Street Lending Program
The Main Street Lending Program will provide a total of $600 billion in financing for small and medium-sized businesses both for- and non-profit. Interested businesses will work with an eligible lender to determine if they meet the program requirements, which are available online, as well as the lender’s own underwriting standards. The lender will determine whether a business is approved for a loan. The Fed will participate in the lending by purchasing a 95% interest in the loan. The lender retains 5% of the loan.
State, Agency & Partnership Member Links
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WV Department of Health & Human Resources Updates, FAQ, Health Alerts, State Comparisons, and more.
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WV Department of Commerce In order to aid businesses and communities dealing with the impact of COVID-19, the West Virginia Department of Commerce has developed a directory of human and financial resources
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Monongalia County Health Department Updates, FAQs, phone numbers and other health department information.
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COVID-19 Vaccination for Communities How do I get a vaccine? Everyone 16 years of age and older is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can. Widespread vaccination is a critical tool to help stop the pandemic.
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Free COVID-19 Testing Upcoming Testing Sites - Dates & Locations
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CDC Reopening Guidance For Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
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CDC Guidance for Workplaces and Businesses To prevent and reduce transmission and maintain healthy business operations and work environments