COVID-19

Small Business

Information & Resources

We are here to support you and your business.

The Chamber is working hard to keep you informed and armed with the information you need to help your business. We have compiled helpful business information below and will keep updating this page as we are sent information.

Application Now Open: Maine Jobs and Recovery Small Business Grant

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Nov 11, 2021

Application Now Open: Maine Jobs and Recovery Small Business Grant

Maine Jobs and Recovery Small Business Grant The Maine Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD) has launched the Maine Jobs...

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Mills Administration To Issue Disaster Relief Payments Beginning in November

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Oct 28, 2021

Mills Administration To Issue Disaster Relief Payments Beginning in November

The Mills Administration announced today that it will issue Disaster Relief Payments to Maine people who worked during the pandemic...

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Governor Mills Announces State of Civil Emergency To End June 30th

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Jun 13, 2021

Governor Mills Announces State of Civil Emergency To End June 30th

Governor Janet Mills announced that Maine’s State of Civil Emergency will end June 30, 2021 – the end of this month. “Today, we take...

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SanfordSpringvaleChamber

May 21, 2021

Governor Mills Lifts Restrictions Beginning May 24

The Mills Administration updated its public health protocols under the Moving Maine Forward Plan. Effective May 24th, Maine will: lift...

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5/19 SMHC To Host COVID-19 Vaccine Community Forum

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

May 14, 2021

5/19 SMHC To Host COVID-19 Vaccine Community Forum

Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) will host a COVID-19 vaccine community forum on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., via ZOOM. The...

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Training Sessions

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Apr 26, 2021

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Training Sessions

Are you a restaurant owner, food truck, caterer, or bar owner? A baker, brewer, or other food producer who primarily sells on-site? The...

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SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Apr 22, 2021

3 Things to Know about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)

1. Get the program details - Get the program details such as eligibility, funding amount, allowable use of funds, and more. If you...

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Bill to Extend PPP Deadline to May 31st Signed into Law

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Apr 1, 2021

Bill to Extend PPP Deadline to May 31st Signed into Law

The PPP Extension Act of 2021 gives small businesses an additional two months to access the PPP. To date, Maine small employers have...

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SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Mar 19, 2021

Vaccine Center Volunteer Opportunity

Vaccination against Covid-19 is certainly the most significant public health mobilization we have seen in our careers. It has also been...

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New PPP updates mean more funding for self employed and businesses with less than 20 employees

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Mar 4, 2021

New PPP updates mean more funding for self employed and businesses with less than 20 employees

Self-employed & businesses with less than 20 employees LISTEN UP! New PPP updates are in your favor. If you are self-employed or a small...

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2/25 Webinar: Small Business Update - More about major changes to Payroll Protection Program (PPP)

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Feb 25, 2021

2/25 Webinar: Small Business Update - More about major changes to Payroll Protection Program (PPP)

The Biden administration just announced major changes to the Payroll Protection Program, aimed at extending aid to minority-owned...

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Governor Mills Continues State of Civil Emergency as Maine Fights COVID-19

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Feb 20, 2021

Governor Mills Continues State of Civil Emergency as Maine Fights COVID-19

On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, Governor Janet Mills extended the State of Civil Emergency (PDF) through Thursday, March 18, 2021. The...

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Did you receive only pary the $10k EIDL Advance? SBA to contact you to apply for the remaining.

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Feb 15, 2021

Did you receive only pary the $10k EIDL Advance? SBA to contact you to apply for the remaining.

SBA to contact eligible businesses that received part of the $10k grant. The SBA is launching a new round of Economic Injury Disaster...

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With Improving Public Health Metrics, Mills Administration Ends Early Business Closing Time

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Jan 28, 2021

With Improving Public Health Metrics, Mills Administration Ends Early Business Closing Time

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will end the 9:00 p.m. early closing time for businesses, effective Monday, February 1,...

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1/27/21 Webinar: What you need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Jan 25, 2021

1/27/21 Webinar: What you need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program

What Small Businesses Need to Know About the PPP Reopen When: Wednesday, January 27, 11:00am-12:00pm Register: HERE Topics: Who...

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1/19/21 Webinar - Learn About SBA's Disaster Assistance for Small Business in Maine

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Jan 15, 2021

1/19/21 Webinar - Learn About SBA's Disaster Assistance for Small Business in Maine

Join the SBA Maine District Office for a Webinar to Discuss Programs Available to Small Business in Maine When: Tuesday, January 19,...

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Mills Administration Continues Early Business Closing Time Amid Increase in COVID-19 Positivity Rate

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Dec 30, 2020

Mills Administration Continues Early Business Closing Time Amid Increase in COVID-19 Positivity Rate

December 30, 2020 - Amid an increase in Maine’s COVID-19 positivity rate and a continued high rate of hospitalizations, the Mills...

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2021 Moving Forward Business Survey DEADLINE: 12/23/20

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Dec 14, 2020

2021 Moving Forward Business Survey DEADLINE: 12/23/20

The timing and intent of this survey is to produce a full report in the early weeks of January that we can share with the incoming State...

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$40 Million Economic Recovery Grant Program to Support Maine Tourism, Hospitality & Retail

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Nov 30, 2020

$40 Million Economic Recovery Grant Program to Support Maine Tourism, Hospitality & Retail

Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today an economic recovery grant program to support Maine’s tourism, hospitality, and...

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Governor orders certain businesses to close by 9 p.m.

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Nov 20, 2020

Governor orders certain businesses to close by 9 p.m.

With COVID-19 Cases Rising, Mills Administration Announces More Public Health and Safety Measures Starting 11/20/20, certain businesses...

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SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Nov 5, 2020

Governor Mills Announces New Face Covering & Sign Requirements in Executive Order

November 5, 2020, Governor Janet Mills issued an executive order requiring Mainers to wear face coverings in public no matter their...

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SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Oct 15, 2020

Grants for Small Maine Businesses

Funds are available for the CDBG Micro-loan program, which provides grants of up to $5,000 to small businesses directly impacted by...

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Mills Administration Announces Maine to Enter Stage 4 of Reopening

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Oct 12, 2020

Mills Administration Announces Maine to Enter Stage 4 of Reopening

Starting October 13, indoor seating limits are increased, enforcement of face coverings is strengthened statewide The Mills...

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SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Sep 14, 2020

Face Covering City Ordinance Update

The City of Sanford has been declared to have Community Spread of COVID-19 by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP),...

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SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Aug 20, 2020

$200 million Maine Economic Recovery Grant program available to Maine's small businesses

Governor Mills announced a $200 million Maine Economic Recovery Grant program available to Maine's small businesses directly impacted by...

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“Wear a Mask” posters available from Maine office of Tourism

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Jul 30, 2020

“Wear a Mask” posters available from Maine office of Tourism

“Wear a Mask” posters in two sizes were released by The Maine Office of Tourism and are available for download. Businesses are not...

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Governor Mills Strengthens Enforcement of Face Covering Requirement as Maine Reopens

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Jul 9, 2020

Governor Mills Strengthens Enforcement of Face Covering Requirement as Maine Reopens

In line with nearly every other state in the nation, Governor Mills also renews Maine’s State of Civil Emergency for another 30 days...

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Want to win a FREE acrylic sneeze guard for your business?

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Jun 25, 2020

Want to win a FREE acrylic sneeze guard for your business?

We’re giving away $1,000 worth of ACRYLITE® Hanging Sneeze Guards THIS FRIDAY to local Southern Maine Businesses! Ten lucky winners will...

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Mills Administration Releases COVID-19 Prevention Checklists for Stage 3 Business Reopening's

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Jun 25, 2020

Mills Administration Releases COVID-19 Prevention Checklists for Stage 3 Business Reopening's

The Mills Administration today posted additional COVID-19 Prevention Checklists for businesses and activities to voluntarily resume on...

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Indoor dining allowed, increased retail numbers June 17

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Jun 16, 2020

Indoor dining allowed, increased retail numbers June 17

The Mills Administration announced that indoor dining in Androscoggin, Cumberland, and York counties can voluntarily resume...

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SanfordSpringvaleChamber

Jun 5, 2020

Emergency notice - Curfew this weekend

Sanford officials have announced a nightly curfew this weekend 6/5/20 - 6/8/20. Sanford officials have announced a nightly curfew this...

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Maine Dept. of Labor and Law Enforcement Investigating Fraud

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

May 28, 2020

Maine Dept. of Labor and Law Enforcement Investigating Fraud

AUGUSTA – As part of its effort to investigate, prevent, and stop fraud perpetrated by criminals, the Maine Department of Labor has...

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PPP: How to qualify for loan forgiveness

SanfordSpringvaleChamber

May 28, 2020

PPP: How to qualify for loan forgiveness

A free webcast by MaineBiz Date: June 4, 2020 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Location: Zoom Webinar THE PANEL: - Amy Bassett District Director...

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SanfordSpringvaleChamber

May 28, 2020

SMHC Community Letter

Dear Community Leaders, I wanted to provide an update from Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) on the COVID-19 pandemic. It appears that we...

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Sanford - Springvale Chamber of Commerce

COVID-19

Small Business

Information & Resources

Application Now Open: Maine Jobs and Recovery Small Business Grant

Mills Administration To Issue Disaster Relief Payments Beginning in November

Governor Mills Announces State of Civil Emergency To End June 30th

Governor Mills Lifts Restrictions Beginning May 24

5/19 SMHC To Host COVID-19 Vaccine Community Forum

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Training Sessions

3 Things to Know about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)

Bill to Extend PPP Deadline to May 31st Signed into Law

Vaccine Center Volunteer Opportunity

New PPP updates mean more funding for self employed and businesses with less than 20 employees

2/25 Webinar: Small Business Update - More about major changes to Payroll Protection Program (PPP)

Governor Mills Continues State of Civil Emergency as Maine Fights COVID-19

Did you receive only pary the $10k EIDL Advance? SBA to contact you to apply for the remaining.

With Improving Public Health Metrics, Mills Administration Ends Early Business Closing Time

1/27/21 Webinar: What you need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program

1/19/21 Webinar - Learn About SBA's Disaster Assistance for Small Business in Maine

Mills Administration Continues Early Business Closing Time Amid Increase in COVID-19 Positivity Rate

2021 Moving Forward Business Survey DEADLINE: 12/23/20

$40 Million Economic Recovery Grant Program to Support Maine Tourism, Hospitality & Retail

Governor orders certain businesses to close by 9 p.m.

Governor Mills Announces New Face Covering & Sign Requirements in Executive Order

Grants for Small Maine Businesses

Mills Administration Announces Maine to Enter Stage 4 of Reopening

Face Covering City Ordinance Update

$200 million Maine Economic Recovery Grant program available to Maine's small businesses

“Wear a Mask” posters available from Maine office of Tourism

Governor Mills Strengthens Enforcement of Face Covering Requirement as Maine Reopens

Want to win a FREE acrylic sneeze guard for your business?

Mills Administration Releases COVID-19 Prevention Checklists for Stage 3 Business Reopening's

Indoor dining allowed, increased retail numbers June 17

Emergency notice - Curfew this weekend

Maine Dept. of Labor and Law Enforcement Investigating Fraud

PPP: How to qualify for loan forgiveness

SMHC Community Letter