COVID-19 Resources

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C. and territories are eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000. The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.

This recently launched one-stop-shop website is being continually enhanced to help citizens connect to important information during these changing times. The functionality of the website will be updated with soon to be released features including social media engagement, online inquiry forms and access to a call center.

This is a framework of guidance that South Carolina manufacturers can rely upon to operate safely and minimize the spread of COVID-19. 

These following guidelines are specific to the reopening of bowling alleys while minimizing the risk of spreading COVID-19. 

Businesses generally purchase insurance to protect themselves from potential losses. Business interruption or business income insurance coverage are examples of those types of insurance coverage and are usually offered as a supplement to a business owners property insurance policy to recover financial losses that may result from an interruption or cessation of the business’ operations.

Frequently asked questions for small businesses related to the CARES Act.

Congress recently passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). That law includes several changes that may affect your eligibility for unemployment benefits. 

Learn how to protect yourself from COVID-19 and what to do if you think you are sick. 

Each employer is responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace. All employers must determine how best to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. 

These guidelines are intended for application in non-health care related places of employment. 

Click on the link below for a list of all county and municipality mask ordinances across South Carolina. 

USDA and its Federal partners have programs that can be used to provide immediate and long-term assistance to rural communities affected by
the COVID-19 outbreak.