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COVID-19
Small Business
Information & Resources
We are here to support you and your business.
The Chamber is working hard to keep you informed and armed with the information you need to help your business. We have compiled helpful business information below and will keep updating this page as we are sent information.
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Jul 11, 2022
Allied Career Training Institute in Sanford
Owner Jennifer Marachese is pleased to announce the opening of Allied Career Training Institute Located at 890 Main Street Suite 100 in...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Nov 11, 2021
Application Now Open: Maine Jobs and Recovery Small Business Grant
Maine Jobs and Recovery Small Business Grant The Maine Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD) has launched the Maine Jobs...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Oct 28, 2021
Mills Administration To Issue Disaster Relief Payments Beginning in November
The Mills Administration announced today that it will issue Disaster Relief Payments to Maine people who worked during the pandemic...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Jun 13, 2021
Governor Mills Announces State of Civil Emergency To End June 30th
Governor Janet Mills announced that Maine’s State of Civil Emergency will end June 30, 2021 – the end of this month. “Today, we take...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
May 21, 2021
Governor Mills Lifts Restrictions Beginning May 24
The Mills Administration updated its public health protocols under the Moving Maine Forward Plan. Effective May 24th, Maine will: lift...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
May 14, 2021
5/19 SMHC To Host COVID-19 Vaccine Community Forum
Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) will host a COVID-19 vaccine community forum on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., via ZOOM. The...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Apr 26, 2021
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Training Sessions
Are you a restaurant owner, food truck, caterer, or bar owner? A baker, brewer, or other food producer who primarily sells on-site? The...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Apr 22, 2021
3 Things to Know about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
1. Get the program details - Get the program details such as eligibility, funding amount, allowable use of funds, and more. If you...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Apr 1, 2021
Bill to Extend PPP Deadline to May 31st Signed into Law
The PPP Extension Act of 2021 gives small businesses an additional two months to access the PPP. To date, Maine small employers have...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Mar 19, 2021
Vaccine Center Volunteer Opportunity
Vaccination against Covid-19 is certainly the most significant public health mobilization we have seen in our careers. It has also been...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Mar 4, 2021
New PPP updates mean more funding for self employed and businesses with less than 20 employees
Self-employed & businesses with less than 20 employees LISTEN UP! New PPP updates are in your favor. If you are self-employed or a small...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Feb 25, 2021
2/25 Webinar: Small Business Update - More about major changes to Payroll Protection Program (PPP)
The Biden administration just announced major changes to the Payroll Protection Program, aimed at extending aid to minority-owned...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Feb 20, 2021
Governor Mills Continues State of Civil Emergency as Maine Fights COVID-19
On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, Governor Janet Mills extended the State of Civil Emergency (PDF) through Thursday, March 18, 2021. The...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Feb 15, 2021
Did you receive only pary the $10k EIDL Advance? SBA to contact you to apply for the remaining.
SBA to contact eligible businesses that received part of the $10k grant. The SBA is launching a new round of Economic Injury Disaster...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Jan 28, 2021
With Improving Public Health Metrics, Mills Administration Ends Early Business Closing Time
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will end the 9:00 p.m. early closing time for businesses, effective Monday, February 1,...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Jan 25, 2021
1/27/21 Webinar: What you need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program
What Small Businesses Need to Know About the PPP Reopen When: Wednesday, January 27, 11:00am-12:00pm Register: HERE Topics: Who...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Jan 15, 2021
1/19/21 Webinar - Learn About SBA's Disaster Assistance for Small Business in Maine
Join the SBA Maine District Office for a Webinar to Discuss Programs Available to Small Business in Maine When: Tuesday, January 19,...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Dec 30, 2020
Mills Administration Continues Early Business Closing Time Amid Increase in COVID-19 Positivity Rate
December 30, 2020 - Amid an increase in Maine’s COVID-19 positivity rate and a continued high rate of hospitalizations, the Mills...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Dec 14, 2020
2021 Moving Forward Business Survey DEADLINE: 12/23/20
The timing and intent of this survey is to produce a full report in the early weeks of January that we can share with the incoming State...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Nov 30, 2020
$40 Million Economic Recovery Grant Program to Support Maine Tourism, Hospitality & Retail
Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today an economic recovery grant program to support Maine’s tourism, hospitality, and...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Nov 20, 2020
Governor orders certain businesses to close by 9 p.m.
With COVID-19 Cases Rising, Mills Administration Announces More Public Health and Safety Measures Starting 11/20/20, certain businesses...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Nov 5, 2020
Governor Mills Announces New Face Covering & Sign Requirements in Executive Order
November 5, 2020, Governor Janet Mills issued an executive order requiring Mainers to wear face coverings in public no matter their...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Oct 15, 2020
Grants for Small Maine Businesses
Funds are available for the CDBG Micro-loan program, which provides grants of up to $5,000 to small businesses directly impacted by...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Oct 12, 2020
Mills Administration Announces Maine to Enter Stage 4 of Reopening
Starting October 13, indoor seating limits are increased, enforcement of face coverings is strengthened statewide The Mills...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Sep 14, 2020
Face Covering City Ordinance Update
The City of Sanford has been declared to have Community Spread of COVID-19 by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP),...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Aug 20, 2020
$200 million Maine Economic Recovery Grant program available to Maine's small businesses
Governor Mills announced a $200 million Maine Economic Recovery Grant program available to Maine's small businesses directly impacted by...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Jul 30, 2020
“Wear a Mask” posters available from Maine office of Tourism
“Wear a Mask” posters in two sizes were released by The Maine Office of Tourism and are available for download. Businesses are not...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Jul 9, 2020
Governor Mills Strengthens Enforcement of Face Covering Requirement as Maine Reopens
In line with nearly every other state in the nation, Governor Mills also renews Maine’s State of Civil Emergency for another 30 days...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Jun 25, 2020
Want to win a FREE acrylic sneeze guard for your business?
We’re giving away $1,000 worth of ACRYLITE® Hanging Sneeze Guards THIS FRIDAY to local Southern Maine Businesses! Ten lucky winners will...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Jun 25, 2020
Mills Administration Releases COVID-19 Prevention Checklists for Stage 3 Business Reopening's
The Mills Administration today posted additional COVID-19 Prevention Checklists for businesses and activities to voluntarily resume on...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Jun 16, 2020
Indoor dining allowed, increased retail numbers June 17
The Mills Administration announced that indoor dining in Androscoggin, Cumberland, and York counties can voluntarily resume...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Jun 5, 2020
Emergency notice - Curfew this weekend
Sanford officials have announced a nightly curfew this weekend 6/5/20 - 6/8/20. Sanford officials have announced a nightly curfew this...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
May 28, 2020
Maine Dept. of Labor and Law Enforcement Investigating Fraud
AUGUSTA – As part of its effort to investigate, prevent, and stop fraud perpetrated by criminals, the Maine Department of Labor has...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
May 28, 2020
PPP: How to qualify for loan forgiveness
A free webcast by MaineBiz Date: June 4, 2020 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Location: Zoom Webinar THE PANEL: - Amy Bassett District Director...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
May 28, 2020
SMHC Community Letter
Dear Community Leaders, I wanted to provide an update from Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) on the COVID-19 pandemic. It appears that we...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
May 28, 2020
Temporary Outdoor Seating Application for Sanford/Springvale Restaurants
Sanford/Springvale restaurants. The City of Sanford has a short form for temporary outdoor seating to help accommodate the sad situation...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
May 23, 2020
This is ME counting on YOU
Dear Valued Member: This week, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce launched a public awareness campaign, ‘This is ME Counting on You.’...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
May 20, 2020
Business Outreach and Support from Maine CareerCenters
Important notice for employers about refusals to return to work by employee(s)
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
May 18, 2020
Update from Your Chamber
With all that’s going on or not going on, we at the chamber want you to know that we are still working on projects we hope will...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Apr 16, 2020
The Time to Save Small Business is Now. Here’s How.
We cannot and will not allow our country’s critical small business sector to collapse.
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Apr 9, 2020
Available resources for workers and employers
Links to available resources for workers and employers. Preparing for and Responding to Covid-19 Department of Labor Information About...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Apr 4, 2020
Tax payments delayed due to COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to COVID-19, the US Treasury and IRS will allow most tax payments to be delayed until July 15. You need to file a return or...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Apr 1, 2020
CARES Act Fact Sheet & Info
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Apr 1, 2020
Latest COVID Updates: SBA Loans, Payroll Protection Program & Webinars
A message from Maine's Small Business Administration SBA's Emergency Cash Advance Program The $10,000 emergency cash advance is AVAILABLE...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Mar 20, 2020
Emergency Bill Offers New Flexibility in Maine’s Unemployment Insurance Program
AUGUSTA - Maine Department of Labor (Department) will begin to implement new flexible unemployment insurance (UI) measures that will...
SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Mar 14, 2020
What You Need to Know About SBA's Disaster Loan
Need help applying? Contact your SBDC advisor for assistance walking through the application process. Request advising here. The U.S....
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