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COVID-19 Emergency Resources

EMERGENCY RESOURCES COVID-19

Below is the a list of news and resources for San Francisco based small businesses and non-profits regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. While the GGBA is a member-centric organization, the resources listed below are for everyone, regardless of membership status, as we are all in this together.Β 

There are many opportunities and resources specifically for LGBTBE Certified Business. For companies not yet certified, now is a great time to do so as that may open a wealth of opportunities and resources to you.

To start the process, or for more information on becoming a Certified LGBTBE, go to https://www.nglcc.org/get-certified

This list will be updated regularly, though is by no means 100% complete or up-to-date as we are an all volunteer Board of Directors.

If you are able to provide services to others in need at time, or if you’d like to share how the Covid-19 has affected your businessΒ email usΒ at [email protected]Β 

If you know of a resource which should be added to this page, pleaseΒ email usΒ at [email protected]

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Staying Safe

The United StatesΒ Department of Health Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has released a comprehensive packet entitled Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for Covid-19Β containing “recommendations as well as descriptions of mandatory safety and health standards. The recommendations are advisory in nature, informational in content, and are intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace”.

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Suggested Sites to follow for the latest information:

  • San Francisco Reopening InformationΒ 
  • San Francisco Business Operation during Covid-19
  • Covid-19 San Francisco Data and ReportsΒ  up to information on the virus, SF milestones and actions
  • San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development The City is making resources available to help sustain as many SF businesses and workers as possible
  • NGLCCΒ  Covid-19 Resource Hub contains the latest news and resources for LGBTBE certified businesses
  • US Small Business AdministrationΒ maintains a list of SBA related news, programs, and instructions
  • San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development The City is making resources available to help sustain as many SF businesses and workers as possible
  • San Francisco Chamber of Commerce maintains a list of SF related news and city government policy announcements
  • San Francisco Dept of Public Health maintains a list of news and instruction
  • Covid19.ca.gov is an all-encompassing portal to state and county-by-county information pertaining to Covid-19
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Resources for businesses impacted by COVID-19

  • US Small Business AdministrationΒ maintains a list of SBA related news, programs, and instructions
  • Financial assistance: Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order discusses extensions on tax filing, waive penalties, financial relief and more
  • Export assistance: Export-Import Bank of the United States
  • State Tax Filing Guidance for Coronavirus Pandemic: American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsΒ 
  • Insurance assistance: Office of the Insurance Commissioner
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Government Resources

On March 12, 2020, Governor Newson issued anΒ Executive OrderΒ in response to the COVID-19 State of Emergency. Pursuant to this Executive Order, through May 11th, the CDTFA has the authority to assist individuals and businesses impacted by complying with a state or local public health official’s imposition or recommendation of social distancing measures related to COVID-19. This assistance includes granting extensions for filing returns and making payments, relief from interest and penalties, and filing a claim for refund.

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