SEDA is here to support businesses
The impacts of the COVID-19 virus are being felt worldwide and right here in the Savannah region. The Savannah Economic Development Authority’s priority is the well-being of our community and the businesses in our region, and we stand ready to assist you in anyway that we can. The below information may be useful to you during this time. You may also call 912.447.8450 or email at moreinfo@seda.org.
Businesses/Employers Resources
- SBDC, especially the Tuesdays at 2 series: https://www.georgiasbdc.org/southern-coastal/
- Creative Coast: Tuesday and Thursday livestreams, https://thecreativecoast.org/events
- HR advice/best practices from SHRM National: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/pages/communicable-diseases.aspx
- COVID-19 Guidance & Resources for Small and Medium Manufacturers from The Manufacturing Foundation
- Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership at Georgia Tech is hosting webinars and providing resources for manufactures related to COVID-19 impacts
- Savannah SCORE Savannah SCORE is offering free business mentoring services by video and phone.
- World Trade Center Savannah and World Trade Centers Association
- Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is working diligently to continue serving their members and partners and will continue to provide links to resources as well as updates via their social media channels and website.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce
- Step Up Savannah is offering remote assistance to apply for public benefits including SNAP, Medicaid, CAPS, TANF and WIC. Call Kimberly Paulk at 912.330.6445.
- Quality Rated Child Care A resource to find quality child care that is open, home learning activities for your children while schools are closed and tips on how to talk with children about COVID-19.
Federal/State/Local Government Links:
- World Health Organization
- CDC
- Governor Brian Kemp – Office of the Governor
- Georgia Dept of Public Health Coastal Health District COVID-19 Hotline: 844.442.2681
- Georgia Department of Education
- Georgia Ports Authority GPA is implementing protocols to maintain the wellbeing of their employees and stakeholders, while maintaining the essential functions of Georgia’s deep-water ports. For text alerts providing updates for weather, road, port operations, etc.: Text GPAUSER to 888-777
- Georgia Department of Economic Development
- Georgia Department of Labor Information on unemployment benefits, mandatory filing for employers for partial clams and re-employment services.
- Georgia Insurance Commission Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King. Phone lines are open from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. For assistance, please call 1.800.658.2298.
- OSHA
- Guidelines on Preparing/Maintaining Workplaces during an Influenza Pandemic
- Steps Every Employer Can Take to Reduce the Risk of Exposure to Pandemic Influenza in Their Workplace
- Guidelines on Preparing/Maintaining Workplaces during an Influenza Pandemic
- Steps Every Employer Can Take to Reduce the Risk of Exposure to Pandemic Influenza in Their Workplace
- EEOC/ADA
- Ready Chatham County A resource that includes rumor control, a map showing state and local restrictions related to COVID-19 and health recommendations.
Chatham County Municipalities
SBA Lenders:
- Coastal Area District Development Authority (CADDA) is a non-profit economic development lender helping the small businesses owner, or future business owner, find their way through all the SBA requirements. Established in 1976 as a Certified Development Company by the Small Business Administration, CADDA is able to deliver the SBA 504 program.
- Small Business Assistance Corporation SBAC has announced the release of federal funds from the SBAC Recovery Loan Program, which serves small businesses in Chatham, Bryan, Bullock, Effingham, Liberty and Long counties as well as Hampton, Jasper, Beaufort, Colleton, Charleston and Dorchester counties in South Carolina. The SBAC also has this video describing the SBAC Bridge Loan and the application process.