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COVID 19 Resources

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Clark County COVID 19 Response

The local response to the pandemic. 

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Restaurant Employee Relief Fund

A relief fund for restaurant employees. 

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Restaurant and Bar Workers Relief Fund

Funds  support restaurant and bar workers that covers rent, mortgage, and utilities only.

Funding closed; check back later to see if it reopens!

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Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act.

Two new Federal Grant Funds offer financial assistance to sole proprietors, independent contractors, and 501 c3’s:

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• A $10k grant through the application by the SBA Loan (via the SBA 7b2 EIDL grant program).

• Businesses with employees can be eligible for up to 2.5 months of payroll expenses as a forgiven loan (via SBA 7a Paycheck Protection Program).

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Worker Rights

Employee rights during a pandemic.

General Resources

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Employment and Training Orientation

Attend an orientation and learn more about their Entrepreneurial Program for new businesses. Click here to register. 

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SCORE

This site offers information and mentorship on starting a business.

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Small Business Administration

Variety of resources for business owners. 

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Employers can receive a federal tax break for hiring certain job seekers up to $2400-$9600 per eligible employee. 

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