Reopen Confidently: Business Recovery and Support Services
During the Coronavirus outbreak, staff at the Department of Economic Development will be teleworking.
While not physically in the office, we are available to you by email or phone, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Help us help you!
We encourage you to reach out directly for assistance at info@ecalvert.com or call 410-535-4583 and monitor this web page for regularly updated information, resources and guidance.
INFORMATION FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
GRANT/LOAN PROGRAMS
- Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority (MSBDFA) Loan Fund
- Maryland State Arts Council’s Emergency Grant Program
- Maryland Strong Economic Recovery Initiative - Entertainment Venues
- Maryland Strong Economic Recovery Initiative - Tourism Nonprofits
- Calvert County CARES Act Grant Funding
- This program is now closed. For more information about the grant program and grant awardees, view our grant summary (PDF).
TOP BUSINESS RESOURCES
- Add your business to your "Open Business Map"
- Back to Business Pledge
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Businesses
- Employee Retention Credit
- Maryland Business Relief Wizard
- Maryland Roadmap to Recovery
- Maryland Small Business Development Center Resources
- Reopening Guidelines from the Calvert County Health Department
- Small Business Development Center Training Events
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
- Use this portal to search for Maryland manufacturers producing PPE.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES
- Federal Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Employee Health Flyer (PDF)
- COVID-19 Business Resource Center
- Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Crisis Communications Planning Checklist (PDF)
- Small Business Administration
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Rural Resource Guide (PDF)
- U.S. Department of Labor
- U.S. Department of Labor Interpretive Guidance on Paid Sick Leave
- U.S. Department of the Treasury/Small Business Resources (PDF)
- USDA Resources
- State Resources
- For latest actions, please visit the Office of Governor Hogan.
- Financial Relief Guide for Marylanders (PDF)
- Maryland Emergency Management Agency
- Maryland Department of Labor
- Maryland Department of Labor Division of Unemployment Insurance Tutorials
- Maryland PTAC Resources for Government Contractors
- Maryland's COVID-19 Business Response
- Business Tips and Tools For Tough Times
- Local Resources
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