Business Resources for COVID-19
Below are links to some resources that local businesses may find helpful for adjusting to conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. More links may be added as resources become available.
June 1, 2020. The Center Economic Development Corporation allowed temporary use of INNOVA Grant funds to be used for local small businesses to help with facility improvements that are mandated due to CDC regulations. These are 50% reimbursement grants up to a certain dollar amount. Contact the Center EDC for more information. 936/598-2941
Updated March 19, 2020
Regional Small Business Development Center
The contact information for the Lufkin office is: Larry Cain 936/633-5400
Texas Workforce Commission COVID-19 Resouces for Employers
CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers
Governor Greg Abbot updates to the State’s coronavirus response.
IRS Webpage on Coronavirus Tax Relief
Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Assistance
Small Business Administration (SBA) Small business guidance and loan resources
Texas Small Business Development Center – Disaster Recovery for Texas Small Businesses
USDA Rural Development Business Programs
Facebook Small Business Grants
US Chamber of Commerce page that lists responses from corporations
Response information from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas Health and Human Services coronavirus page
World Health Organization Situation Reports – Updated Daily
