COVID-19 Information
NEW
State Authorizes Grant Program Utilizing $50 Million in CARES Act Funds To Aid Arkansas Service and Hospitality Industries
complete info here.
Residential Rental Assistance Program
complete info here
View Gov. Hutchinson's recent statewide FACE MASK MANDATE here.
The mandate goes into effect July 20.
Download a printable sign for your business here.
We have compiled a list of some informative websites that will help you stay informed about COVID-19.
Also, be sure to tune in to Governor Hutchinson’s Facebook page to view his daily press conferences.
Visit the Arkansas Ready for Business website here.
A special thank-you to our local information sources:
Crittenden Co. Judge Woody Wheeless
Senator Keith Ingram
Representative Deborah Ferguson
Senator Keith Ingram has provided us with the following information:
A list of PPE providers can be found here.
From the Arkansas Department of Public Safety:
The Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan program has been made available to eligible businesses and private non-profits that were impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Any such Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance declaration issued by the SBA makes loans available to small businesses and private non-profit organizations in designated counties of the state (county by county). SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance will coordinate with the state to submit the request for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance. Read more here.
Economic Injury Worksheet
Local Emergency Management Coordinators for AR
Federal
CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Specific CDC topics: face coverings, social distancing,
U.S. Small Business Administration Injury Disaster Loan Program
U.S. Treasury Paycheck Protection Program FAQ’s here
Update and answers to questions regarding the federal CARES Act: here.
National Association of Manufacturers
U.S. Treasury Dept. PPP loan program info here
OSHA
US Dept. of Labor
US Dept. of Homeland Security
US Dept of Justice
Internal Revenue Service
US Chamber of Commerce info sites
Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program Guide
Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide
Coronavirus Small Business Guide
State
AR Department of Health
AR Economic Development Commission
Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas
AR World Trade Center
Entergy
Local
Marion School District
ASU Mid-South
City of Marion
Please watch the City of Marion Facebook page for daily updates on the COVID-19 as it pertains to our community.