for additional resources and news updates.
Business COVID-19 Grant Funds Still Available:
Funds remain available in the COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant program and the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Grant program. Eligibility requirements restrict the types of businesses that may apply, and a business that receives a grant from one of the programs will not be eligible to apply for the other program. More information:  click here .
SBA Office of Small Business Advocacy COVID-19 Resources:
SBA's Office of Small Business Advocacy continues to gather resources from across the federal government to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please continue to monitor this page for updates about federal resources and information. More information: click here .
US Department of Commerce Reduces or Eliminates Cost of Several Export Services:
On June 4, 2020, the Department of Commerce announced that it was temporarily reducing or eliminating the costs of several of their export services, providing relief to U.S. businesses affected by COVID-19. Reduced fees will be provided until September 30, 2020. More information:  click here.
Governor Hogan Allocates New COVID-19 Funding to Small Business:
Governor Hogan has announced additional funding for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Two programs will receive a total of $50 million of federal funding from the CARES Act. More information: clic k here .
Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019:
The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 was enacted to expedite and reduce the cost of Chapter 11 bankruptcy for small business debtors with debt of approximately $2.7 million. The CARES Act expanded this relief to a wider demographic by increasing the debt-eligibility threshold from the approximately $2.7 to $7.5 million. This expanded eligibility expires after one year.  More information: click here .
All Garrett County Government offices are open for business. In-person meetings will be by appointment only. Visitors to County offices will be required to wear a mask and have their temperatures taken upon entrance to any County facility.
 
Garrett County Economic Development staff will continue to work remotely to maintain contact with the County's business community and are available via telephone and email. Please note that our regular response times may be affected, but be assured that office staff will respond to you in a timely manner. 
July 6, 2020 / www.gcedonline.com