INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19 RESOURCES
The HCEDC, in our service to the community, is proud to provide resources to help guide residents and businesses through the assessment and planning process to sustain your business as we navigate through the uncertainty of COVID-19. We will update this information as additional resources become available. For more information or if you need additional guidance please contact Michelle Richardson, Executive Director at (201) 369-4370, ext. 3, or via email, info@hudsonedc.org.
Business Survival Series Webinars
The HCEDC is proud to present the Business Survival Series: A Four-Part series of Free Live Webinars to help Hudson County Businesses rebound from the COVID-19 crisis. These webinars will help business owners navigate business reopening while ensuring sustainability!
Business Survival Series Part 1: Business Reassessment-June 10, 2020
Business Survival Series Part 1 – Business Reassessment Webinar
Business Survival Series Part 1- Business Reassessment Presentation
Business Survival Series Part 2: Marketing Strategy- June 17, 2020
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Business Survival Series Part 2 – Marketing Strategy Webinar
Business Survival Series Part 2- Marketing Strategy Presentation
Business Survival Series Part 3: Understanding Your Financial Statements- June 24, 2020
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Business Survival Series Part 3 – Understanding Your Financial Statements Webinar
Business Survival Series Part 3- Understanding Your Financial Statements Presentation
Business Survival Series Part 4: Projecting Financial Results-July 1, 2020
Business Survival Series Part 4: Projecting Financial Results Webinar
Business Survival Series Part 4- Projecting Financial Results Presentation
COVID-19 Funding Update Webinar- June 3, 2020
In response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Federal, State and Local governments have taken action to support the recovery of small businesses. The HCEDC hosted the COVID-19 Funding Update Webinar on June 3rd to provide updates on the implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act as well as the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program, in addition to partner updates.
HCEDC COVID-19 Funding Updates Webinar Presentation
COVID-19 Programs for Business Webinar- April 17, 2020
The HCEDC presented an informative webinar for business-owners focused on Hudson County’s COVID-19 Programs for Business on April 17, 2020.
Webinar Details include:
-What funding is available?
-What’s best for my business?
-Where & how to apply for Federal, State & Local Programs
Special Guest Speakers include:
Mayor Steven Fulop, Dr. Eric Friedman and Kevin O’Connor
Presentations by:
-Christina Fuentes, Director of Small Business Services, NJEDA
-Melanie Willoughby, Executive Director, NJ Business Action Center
-Mayor Steven Fulop, City of Jersey City
-Adam Farrah, President, UCEDC
-Wayne Meyer, President, New Jersey Community Capital
Hudson County COVID-19 Programs for Business Webinar Presentation
Resources
County of Hudson
State of New Jersey
- Governor Phil Murphy Executive Orders
- Governor Phil Murphy Administrative Orders
- New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub
Business.NJ.gov
- Business.NJ.gov– your one-stop for the information you need to do business in New Jersey
- Operational Reopening Resources
- For questions: 1-800-JERSEY-7 or visit the “Live Chat With an Expert” feature
New Jersey Department of Health
- New Jersey Department of Health COVID-19 Information Page
- New Jersey Department of Health – COVID Information for Businesses
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
- EDA Hotline Number: 844-965-1125
- COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Information for New Jersey Businesses
New Jersey Department of Labor
Small Business Administration
- SBA Hotline Number: 800-659-2955
- Register for Counseling at the NJSBDC at New Jersey City University
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- Coronavirus Relief Options
Senator Robert Menendez
What You Need to Know: COVID-19 Coronavirus
Senator Cory Booker
A Coronavirus Pandemic Resource Guide for New Jerseyans
Technical Assistance
- NJEDA Announces Agencies Selected to Offer Technical Assistance to COVID-19 Impacted Small Businesses Applying for SBA Funding
- African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
- Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Veterans Chamber of Commerce
- Rising Tide Capital
Other Important Resources:
The Center of Disease Control (CDC): Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Chambers of Commerce