Wednesday June 3, 2020
Hello to all our Anne Arundel County Members,
This morning, Anne Arundel County Economic Development opened the applications for grants to assist small businesses in meeting the new demands of safety in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Small businesses and sole proprietors can apply.
Anne Arundel County Businesses can apply for a grant of up to $10,000 that can cover the following purchases:
- PPE for employees
- Protective shields/dividers
- Sanitation products and services such as:
- Disinfection UV lamps
- Biocide/mold bomb foggers
- Digital signage, floor/wall/window graphics, hand sanitizer stations
- Technology (hardware, software, website upgrades, applications, online platforms) for the purposes of:
- Wellness scans
- Virtual meetings
- Customer communications and marketing (does not include paid advertising)
- E-commerce
- Delivery vehicles and equipment; If purchasing a delivery vehicle, funds can be used for a down-payment and wired directly to a dealership
- Services such as legal and human resources consultations to understand compliance regulations
- Workforce training to help employees understand and act on compliance regulations
The program can reimburse for past purchases made after March 29, 2020. Businesses will be required to submit invoices to demonstrate proof of purchases.
Past due bills for ongoing expenses such as rent, utilities, and inventory do not qualify.
Learn more and apply here:
Your questions are always welcomed.
Take good care,
Amelia
Amelia Mitchell, LMT, LLCC, BCTMB
Board Member and Government Relations Committee Chair
for
David Madon, Mark Hamilton, and Chelsea Adams-Cook
Your AMTA-Maryland Chapter Board
