Covid-19 Resource Center
The Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce is here to help all businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. We are compiling the most updated resources to help you maintain operations and access resources and support.
Asian American Business Assistance Center ‘s Counseling Operations Schedule Status:
The Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce ‘s AABAC counseling and economic development specialist staff will be working remotely from March and May in a virtual capacity.
Multi-Lingual Counseling Service:
Our leadership, staff and and core business volunteers are professionals and seasoned entrepreneurs who are native Korean-Vietnamese-Chinese- Hindi-Arabic – Tagalog, and French and Spanish speakers.
Our mult-lingual counselors offer you coaching, mentorship, and procurement guidance and all professional counseling sessions are conducted via email, telephone, and group webinars or group telephone conferences.
Covid-19 crisis: Webinar Events
We are also planning on series of webinars throughout COVID-19 crisis through June so far. Check our Event Calendar for events listing.
We make all events announcements as they come via social media and at our website www.aabac.org through May. Please contact us at aabac@aabac.org and we will return your call within 24 hours as during this crisis all our local offices are experiencing a higher volume of inquiries but we are here to fully serve all members’ needs.
SBA Financing Options: Loans and Other Options
Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.
SBA PPP Updates
US Department of Treasury and the Small Business Administration ‘s 31 page final rule: PPP (Paycheck Protection Plan)
Small Business Administration Specific Loan Resources
SBA Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
SBA OnLine Disaster Assistance Loan Portal
Virginia SBDC
SBA Emergency Loans – Summary of Program description and eligibility requirements
US Chamber of Commerce
CARES Act: Small Business Guide
Corona Virus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide & Checklist
Small Business Administration
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Approved PPE Lenders
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
US Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Other CARES Act Resources
DHG – Tax Implication Analysis
Small Business Resources
Virginia SBDC – COVID-19 resources for small businesses.
Other Business Support Assistance
Coronavirus Best Practices Guide for Businesses: Template
Virginia Employment Commission
COVID-19 Information & Resources for Virginia Manufacturers
National Retail Federation
Coronavirus Resources for Retailers
Society of Human Resources Management
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity
Business Certifications and Business Development & Outreach Services
Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Guidance for Employers to Plan and Respond to the Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workplace Tips for Employees
OSHA
COVID-19 Safety and Health Standards, Control & Prevention
Protecting Workers During a Pandemic Fact Sheet
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
US Department of Labor
Guidance on Unemployment Compensation
Virginia is for Restaurant Lovers
Facebook Small Business Grants Program