COVID-19 Business Resources
The Greater Haverhill Chamber is committed to providing up-to-date resources for Greater Haverhill businesses and nonprofits as the COVID-19 outbreak unfolds. This page will be updated regularly as more information becomes available, so please check this page regularly.
6/8/20: Phase 2 of MA reopening has begun. For business guidance on businesses who are allowed to reopen, visit www.mass.gov/reopening
5/18/20: Governor Baker released the MA reopening report and guidelines
In preparation for Massachusetts reopening, Mayor Fiorentini shared guidance for restaurants:
Starting Wednesday, June 3rd, apply online for temporary outdoor seating
National Restaurant Association Guidance on reopening with best practices and advice.
City if Haverhill’s Options for Outdoor Usage by Restaurants
Local Resources
The One Haverhill Fund has been set up to raise money to help cover the costs of rent, food, utilities, internet connectivity, childcare, medications, and other basic necessities for Haverhill residents.
Fallon Health has established an emergency relief fund for organizations that provide food security and support services
Anna Jaques Hospital COVID 19 Letter to the Community
The Greater Haverhill Chamber’s $4$ Gift Card Program
City of Haverhill COVID-19 resources and business resources
Lawrence Partnership Business Impact Survey
Essex County Community Foundation COVID-19 Fund
State Senator Diana DiZolglio COVID-19 Resources
State Representative Andy Vargas Community Support Form
State Resources
The Empowerment Grant for Small Businesses serves as a funding opportunity to support the needs of Massachusetts small businesses amid the COVID-19 outbreak in the spring of 2020
Mass.gov Guidance for Businesses
State of Massachusetts COVID-19 website and updates
Federal Resources
Loans Available for Nonprofit Organizations in the CARES Act
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Updates
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Resources & Guidelines for Business
Small Business Administration Emergency Small Business Loans & Grants
