Business
Small Business Administration
SBA Paycheck Protection Program
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan for small businesses and nonprofits to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities.
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan
SBA will begin accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL advance applications on a limited basis only to provide relief to U.S. agricultural businesses.
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
The Small Business Administration and Treasury Department announced yesterday changes to the Paycheck Protection Program that will provide businesses with more time and flexibility to keep employees on the payroll and ensure continued operations as the country reopens. The new rules will extend the covered period for loan forgiveness from eight weeks after the date of loan disbursement to 24 weeks after the date of loan disbursement, providing substantially greater flexibility for borrowers to qualify for loan forgiveness. Borrowers who have already received PPP loans retain the option to use an eight-week covered period. The new rules will confirm that June 30, 2020, remains the last date on which a PPP loan application can be approved.
NM Department of Workforce Solutions
NM Unemployment Insurance Benefits
If you are a worker affected by COVID-19, you may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.
File your new (initial) UI claim online.
OR Call Call 1-877-664-6984 TOLL-FREE to apply for unemployment benefits by phone Monday–Friday, 7:00am-7:00pm.
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for Gig Economy Workers, Contractors, Self-employed
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a new temporary federal program under the CARES Act that provides benefits to individuals who are not otherwise eligible for Unemployment Insurance.
NM Economic Development Department
COVID-19 Business Resources
Information and important resources to help you and your business, including EDD’s COVID-19 Business Finance Resources Critical First Steps.
NM Small Business Support
NM Small Business Development Center Online Training
Access to live trainings with step by step instructions on federal, state and grant programs available to our small business community.
NM COVID-Safe Practices for Individuals and Businesses
As the state implements its Phase One Reopening Plan, it has released COVID-safe practices (CSPs) guidance for individuals and employers in New Mexico.
Coaching and Mentorship to Tourism and Hospitality Businesses
The New Mexico Tourism Department announced it is partnering with the SBDC to provide coaching and mentorship to tourism and hospitality businesses for immediate and sustainable support. Tourism businesses will have access to five business advisors who help explore both immediate and long-term solutions to the challenges during the COVID-19 crisis. Businesses are encouraged to submit inquiries and requests for support.
Submit inquiries or request support (a tourism business consultant from the SBDC will be responding directly to inquiries shortly after submission).
Back to Business
The NM Tech Council’s Back to Business website is intended to assist New Mexico businesses locate and source personal protection equipment and other resources they need in order to reopen in compliance with the Governor’s public health guidance.
NEW! NMDOH Bilingual COVID-Safety Signage for Public Spaces
The NM Department of Health has developed bilingual COVID safety signage for posting in public spaces. Signs reflect July 1 public health order.
CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance is intended for all Americans, whether you own a business, run a school, or want to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your home. Reopening America requires all of us to move forward together by practicing social distancing and other daily habits to reduce our risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.
NM COVID-Safe Certification
NM Safe Certified trains New Mexico businesses in COVID-Safe Practices to help ensure all of us —customers, employees, and families—remain safe as New Mexico reopens for business and recreation. Free, on-demand, virtual COVID-Safe Practices training modules are available on their website.
NM Department of Health COVID-Safety Flyer for Tourists
Post or hand out these bilingual flyers in your place of business that educate out-of-state tourists about New Mexico’s public health order mandating COVID-Safe Practices.
8.5″ X 11 flyer – download
4 handbills to a page – download
Local Business Support
Silver City MainStreet Project
A list of restaurants offering takeout and businesses with online presence and gift cards.
SWNMACT Co-starters
is a nine-week, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas into action. Now determining if first program for Silver City will be via Zoom, or wait for safe gathering.
Support Silver Small Business Auction
The Silver City Daily Press, PNM, and Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce and the Silver City MainStreet Project, are proud to present the, an 11-day online auction with the goal of supporting as many Grant County small businesses as possible. Ended on May 8.
NM COVID-Safe Practices for Individuals and Businesses
As the state implements its Phase One Reopening Plan, it has released COVID-safe practices (CSPs) guidance for individuals and employers in New Mexico.
Silver City/Grant County Reopening Plan
The Town of Silver City, in collaboration with Grant County government and representatives from throughout Grant County, have released a proposed plan to reopen Silver City and Grant County consistent with the governor’s emergency public health orders.
Silver City MainStreet COVID Response Business Resources
Resources for Silver City downtown businesses, gift cards, Small Business Recovery Fund and more.
Back to Business
The NM Tech Council’s Back to Business website is intended to assist New Mexico businesses locate and source personal protection equipment and other resources they need in order to reopen in compliance with the Governor’s public health guidance.
NEW! NMDOH Bilingual COVID-Safety Signage for Public Spaces
The NM Department of Health has developed bilingual COVID safety signage for posting in public spaces. Signs reflect July 1 public health order.
CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance is intended for all Americans, whether you own a business, run a school, or want to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your home. Reopening America requires all of us to move forward together by practicing social distancing and other daily habits to reduce our risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.
Face Masks for Small Businesses
The Town of Silver City and Grant County have joined together to establish a PPE bank for local small businesses. If your business needs extra face masks, call the Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce to arrange a time for purchase and pick up.
The cost is $18.50 per box of 50 and there is a limit of 2 boxes per business.
For more information, call the Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce at 575-538-3785.
NM COVID-Safe Certification
NM Safe Certified trains New Mexico businesses in COVID-Safe Practices to help ensure all of us —customers, employees, and families—remain safe as New Mexico reopens for business and recreation. Free, on-demand, virtual COVID-Safe Practices training modules are available on their website.
NM Department of Health COVID-Safety Flyer for Tourists
Post or hand out these bilingual flyers in your place of business that educate out-of-state tourists about New Mexico’s public health order mandating COVID-Safe Practices.
8.5″ X 11 flyer – download
4 handbills to a page – download
