In an effort to minimize the risk of spreading the Coronavirus (COVID-19), City Hall will be operating via appointment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For COVID-19 information in the City of Pawtucket, please visit http://www.pawtucketri.com/COVID19.
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Restore RI Grant Program: https://commerceri.com/about-us/restore-ri/
Required Documentation with Applications:
CITY OF PAWTUCKET SPANISH SMALL BUSINESS WEBINAR HERE.
LISC Small Business Grant Funding: https://lisc.tfaforms.net/95
CITY OF PAWTUCKET SMALL BUSINESS WEBINAR: RE-OPENING THE ECONOMY SLIDES HERE.
Guidance on Re-Opening for Small Businesses: https://www.reopeningri.com/
Licensing on Outdoor Seating for Restaurants: http://www.pawtucketri.com/city-clerks-office
City announces New Loan Pogram for Small Businesses impacted by COVID-19 Outbreak
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, please see different opportunities for small business loans and grants.
Pawtucket Business Development Corporation (PBDC) COVID-19 Emergency Loans: Form here.
LISC Small Business Relief Grants: https://www.lisc.org/covid-19/small-business-assistance/
Save Small Business Fund Grant Program: https://www.savesmallbusiness.com/?fbclid=IwAR3jIStS285peWYQsiNBf-b0PD0Yt1VTDmn9-Pv518EyQsGeFlJ_ay71R10#eligibility
Commerce RI/Small Business Administration(SBA): https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/
Mainvest (Potential for $2,000, 0% interest loan partnered with community investment): https://mainvest.com/blog/MSI?utm_campaign=MSI%20Partners%20Outreach&utm_medium=email&utm_source=autopilot
Facebook Small Business Grants (Coming Soon): https://www.facebook.com/business/grants
LISC/Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund (Up to $10,000 in grant funds): https://www.lisc.org/covid-19/verizon-small-business-recovery-fund/
James Beard Foundation (Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund): https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/relief-fund?utm_source=social&utm_medium=instagram&utm_campaign=2020-03-19
The Champlin Foundation: https://champlinfoundation.org/apply/#submit-an-application
Nonprofits & The Arts Grants/Information:
United Way/RI Foundation for Nonprofits (those serving vulnerable populations):
https://rifoundation.org/grant/covid-19-response-fund-grants
En Espanol: https://rifoundation.org/grant/subvenciones-del-fondo-de-repuesta-al-covid-19
Creative Capital Grants: https://creative-capital.org/2020/03/13/list-of-arts-resources-during-the-covid-19-outbreak/?fbclid=IwAR3kyQGd2JYvG8JBd3VEdhMQ7l9fQzaSz_Q-EZtkMZMu-E3lZowviK09-d0
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) (Information and Financial Resources):
https://risca.online/coronavirus-and-the-arts-resources-and-updates/
National Endowment for the Arts: https://www.arts.gov/covid-19-resources-for-artists-and-arts-organizations
Craft Emergency Relief Fund: https://cerfplus.org/get-relief/apply-for-help/craft-emergency-relief-fund/eligibility/
Theatre Community Benevolent Fund: https://www.stagesource.org/page/TCBF
New England Grassroots Environmental Fund: https://grassrootsfund.org/dollars/rapid-response-funding
Local bank and Lending Information: PDF Here
Information & Resources:
Gift it Forward/RI Small Business Resources (small business registration, nominations, and corporate giving): https://rismallbusiness.org/
Rhode Island Division of Taxation: http://www.tax.ri.gov/; Phone Number 401-574-8484
Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training: http://www.dlt.state.ri.us/ ; Phone Number: 401-462-2020
RHode Island's Sick and Safe Leave Information: ENGLISH | SPANISH
Do I qualify for Paid "Sick and Safe Leave"? ENGLISH | SPANISH
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Resources: https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/small-business-resources-for-surviving-coronavirus
Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce: https://www.nrichamber.com/covid-19-resources-for-businesses.html ; Phone Number: 401-334-1000
RI Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: www.rihispanicchamber.org
Rhode Island Center for Women and Enterprise: https://www.cweonline.org/About-CWE/CWE-Rhode-Island ; Phone Number: 401-277-0800
Rhode Island Black Business Association: https://www.ri-bba.org/ ; Phone Number: 401- 383-1179
Progreso Latino (free consulting for minority owned businesses): https://progresolatino.org/ ; Phone number: 401-256-7925
Polaris MEP (resources for manufacturers): https://polarismep.org/ ; Phone Number 401-270-8896
Support Rhode Island Restaurants Facebook Page: Support RI Restaurants
Restaurant Dining Bonds Program: Registration Site: https://diningbonds.typeform.com/to/AiAlfs
Information: https://libn.com/2020/03/23/with-dining-bonds-restaurant-veterans-try-to-save-industry-from-covid-19-setback/
Internal Revenue Service (IRS):The Treasury Department and IRS have announced a three-month delay for any tax payments owed up to $1 million. You’ll still need to file your returns by April 15, 2020 but will have until July 15 to pay. This will apply to individual tax returns but should also cover many pass-through entities and small businesses. https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus ; Phone Number: 1-800-829-1040
Main Street America: https://www.mainstreet.org/howwecanhelp/resourcecenter/covid19resources
Rhode Island superior court Business Protection Program: Court https://www.ri.gov/press/view/38050
Kabbage (Gift Certificates to support Small Business): https://www.kabbage.com/helpsmallbusiness
Free Online Software Tools
Microsoft Office 365: http://www.doit.ri.gov/covid-19/ (Microsoft Office tools for 6 months)
Google Hangouts Free Video Conferencing: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/g-suite/helping-businesses-and-schools-stay-connected-in-response-to-coronavirus
Cisco Free WebEx Video Conferencing: https://cart.webex.com/sign-up
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Dear Business Professional:
Thank you for considering the City of Pawtucket, birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. Whether you are the owner of an existing Pawtucket business looking to expand, someone who is looking to locate or relocate your business in our city, or thinking of holding an event here, we want to be a partner in your success. It is our goal to provide you with customized service of the highest quality. The City of Pawtucket is committed to promoting smart, responsible growth within our city that respects our rich history of economic innovation, cultural diversity, and the unique character of our community.
We are truly here to help you however we can. Our team is always just a phone call, email, or text message away. Pawtucket is home to a vibrant business community which also takes an active role throughout our community, whether by individual initiatives or through public-private partnerships we enjoy such as with the Pawtucket Foundation. These leaders, from hundreds of diversified industries, possess a wealth of knowledge and a keen willingness to help other private sector ventures succeed.
We have created this page to provide quick, convenient access to the numerous City resources you may need. From the permitting process to bidding on City projects, from licensing to tax incentives and a host of other ways we can help, this webpage is your one-stop shop for doing business in Pawtucket. We are continually looking for ways to improve our services, so if you have any suggestions please reach out and share them with us.
Thank you again for considering Pawtucket. We look forward to working with you.
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