RI COVID-19 RESOURCES​
If you missed our ZOOM meeting for Thayer Businesses with key state and city officials here's a link for you to watch it. Thank you to all who participated.

Several of you asked for the following information. 
This information is contained within the video under chat. For you convenience, I pulled the information from the chat and placed below:  
COVID-19 Business Resources click here
  • Masks and Supplies for Small Businesses
  • Small Business Laptop Program
  • Additional Tech Resources
  • and more

​Re-Opening RI
Phase 1: Reopening for Business: Navigating through New COVID-19 Requirements (click for document) 
(Chamber of Commerce)
Governor's Re-Opening Instruction Updates: click here    

2 Free 6' spacing floor sticker offer: Free marketing offer from our very own Allegra Marketing Print Mail (click here)  flyer that describes 2 free floor graphics to help meet the 6’ spacing requirement.  

2 Free Color Compliance posters offer: Have you placed your compliance poster in your business window yet? We will be promoting looking for these signs in Thayer business window on social media. The TSDMA will paid for you to for 2 color copies printed for you. Email Bud at Allegra to order (see poster - you may also print this PDF at your business) Placing this sign in your window will help to give your customers confidence that you are complying with the new state regulations.

Have you developed your COVID Control re-opening plan and submitted it yet? Click here for template
These two more opportunities below require that you submit your plan to participate:
  • Businesses with 50 or fewer employees can receive a free monthly supply of masks and disinfectant. To apply click here To obtain these supplies, businesses must show they’ve completed their COVID-19 control plan. There is a template for the plan on ReopeningRI.com.  This is due to a collaboration with our state's chambers of commerce and other associations to distribute 500,000 masks and much-needed disinfectant solution to some of our smallest businesses. Distribution will begin next week.
  • Businesses with 25 or fewer employees can apply for free computers. Thanks to a generous donation from the Microsoft Corporation, the state also has 500 laptops available for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Applications for interested businesses are due on May 26. More information about these announcements can be found in this link, click here   

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​DO YOU STILL NOT HAVE A BANK FOR YOUR PPP APPLICATION? Immediately email: [email protected] NOW  - DO NOT WAIT!!  ​ Best Resource for all things related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the RI Dept of Health Includes information on:  General guidance and information, Medical and Quarantine Information, Health Insurance Information, School and Child Care Information, Healthcare Facilities, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Employment Related Issues, Commerce/Business Information
  • RI Department of Labor and Training staffing phones if you have workplace-related #COVID19 questions + want to talk through your options: 401-462-2020.  
  • Part-time employees who have had hours reduced may apply for unemployment due to the coronavirus crisis.   
  • Businesses that remain open must do the following: Keep 6 feet between customers; Require employees to practice appropriate hygiene measures, including frequent hand washing; Make sure employees who are sick stay home; & regularly clean & disinfect frequently touched surfaces.    
  • Governor recommends meeting your employees at the door to make sure they are not sick. Send them home if they are sick.  
Small businesses: Questions, check out @CommerceRI or call 521-HELP.  

"Access to capital during Covid-19" Facebook LIVE (previously recorded)
Link (Click Here) to today's Facebook LIVE event (previously recorded). 
​Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor and Rhode Island SBA Director Mark Hayward discuss resources and programs available to small businesses impacted by COVID-19.   Additional information can be found here: commerceRI.com

Bi-Weekly Phone Conference with Lt Governor: Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon - 1P   Call: 866-880-0098  Passcode: 54933514#   

Mental & Behavioral Health:  If you are in crisis and need immediate help, you can call @BHLinkRI at 401-414-LINK. They are available 24-7. 

Link to Apply for Unemployment: Rhode Island Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program
Here2Help: Email your general question to our HOTLINE use [email protected] or call 401-457-1826.  
Duffy & Sweeney lawyers and paralegals will staff a free email and call hotline for use by clients, friends and small business owners struggling without the resources to get answers to general, business legal questions during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We know there are more questions than answers about doing business in the time of COVID-19 -- and we are all overloaded. At D&S, we want to share our expertise in this crisis and give back to our community,” says the firm.

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RI Federal Elected Officials
Resources for Thayer Street Business Owners to call or email with questions or concerns:

Raymond D. Simone, Chief Of Staff 
U.S. Senator Jack Reed
Work Tel: 401.528.5200, 401.943.3100
Email: [email protected]

U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Work Tel: 401-453-5294
Email: https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/contact/email-sheldon   

U.S. Representative Congressman David Cicilline
Office Tel: 401-729-5600
Email: [email protected]

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Lt. Governor McKee    [email protected]   cell: 401-465-6204

Rhode Island SBA On COVID-19 Relief Programs
Matthew Spoehr
Lead Economic Development Specialist
Rhode Island District Office
U.S. Small Business Administration
Office:  (401) 528-4574
[email protected]


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