COVID-19 Business Resources

Covid-19 response and update

Updated 1.25.22: This page is for Oro Valley’s local businesses to find and connect with vital resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Town is here to help our local businesses, large or small, get through these trying times. Town staff will update this page as resources become available. If you would like to suggest a resource be added to this page, please contact Margie Adler at madler@orovalleyaz.gov. For current updates, media releases and closures related to COVID-19, please visit the COVID homepage.

Restaurant Revitalization Fund: 

Use of Funds Validation is now available for Restaurant Revitalization Fund awardees.

By December 31, 2021, all Awardees are required to report through the application portal how much of their award has been used against each eligible use category. All Applicants that do not fully expend award funds prior to December 31, 2021, will be required to complete annual reporting submissions until they fully expend the award funding or the period of performance expires. Awardees have until March 11, 2023, to use award funds.

Funding Opportunities:

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic effects on counties, municipalities and many industries, a number of funding opportunities have become available to speed economic recovery. For more information visit League of Arizona Cities and Towns for links to various Federal Opportunities. 

Arizona Together #Return Stronger   Guidance for Businesses

Our business community plays and important role in containing the spread of COVID-19 and protecting the health of employees and customers alike. Find guidance and requirements for businesses operating in Arizona at this link.

 

    Guidance for Businesses

    Pima County Back to Business 
    OSHA Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
    CDC Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
    National Restaurant Assocation Coronavirus Information and Resources

    Small Business Loans

    Paycheck Protection Program

    The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ended on May 31, 2021. Existing borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.

      COVID EIDL

    As of January 1, 2022, we are not able to accept applications for new COVID EIDL loans or advances but will continue to accept requests for increases, reconsideration, and appeals.

    • The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will accept and review reconsideration and appeal requests for COVID EIDL applications received on or before December 31 if the reconsideration/appeal is received within the timeframes in the regulation. This means six months from the date of decline for reconsiderations and 30 days from the date of reconsideration decline for appeals – unless funding is no longer available.
    • Borrowers can request increases up to their maximum eligible loan amount for up to two years after their loan origination date, or until the funds are exhausted, whichever is soonest.

    U.S. Chamber of Commerce

    Save Small Business Initiative 

    Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) Business Resources

    RESPOND/PLAN/RETURN STRONGER

    The Arizona Commerce Authority and Local First Arizona have launched a statewide initiative to help Arizona’s small businesses respond to the immediate impacts of COVID-19, plan for the future and return stronger than before. Over the course of a few months, local business leaders and subject matter experts will provide real-time support and available resources across Arizona in live, virtual sessions to help small businesses return stronger than they entered.

     

    BUSINESS GUIDANCE

    The State of Arizona has implemented a calm, steady approach to support businesses. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) provides guidance for businesses to safely operates with physical distancing and enhanced sanitation. The Arizona Commerce Authority has collected the latest guidance from health officials and industry-recognized leaders, making it easy for businesses to find the most up-to-date information.

     

    Governor Ducey Executive Orders and Resources

    arizonatogether.org “As we work to combat the spread of COVID-19, access to resources that can help support families and businesses in this time of need is critical. We’re calling on Arizonans to be informed, get engaged, and support organizations doing important work to keep our communities safe and healthy. Arizona will get through this together.” - Doug Ducey, Governor of Arizona

    Executive Orders

    Coronavirus Tax Relief for Businesses and Tax-Exempt Entities

    Get information here on coronavirus (COVID-19) tax relief for businesses and tax-exempt entities.

    Displaced Worker Resources and Unemployment

    • Now Hiring #C19AZ Find a job with Arizona employers hiring now and resources to help you navigate career change in this time of uncertainty.
    • AZ Dept. of Economic Security (Food and medical assistance, unemployment insurance, etc.)
    • Pima County Works Resources available through Pima County, state and local governments and the private sector to businesses and affected workers.
    • Pima County One-Stop  Can help connect people with jobs. Hotline: 520-724-5735
    • Arizona @ Work
    • Community Action Partnership
    • Interfaith Community Services
    • Restaurant Workers Community Foundation

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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