Resources for businesses and workers

All non-essential businesses in Maryland as of 5PM March 23, 2020 are closed  by order of the Governor.

For the definition of essential businesses as defined using federal guidelines:

 https://www.cisa.gov/…/guidance-essential-critical-infrastr…

For information on Businesses and COVID-19: https://govstatus.egov.com/md-coronavirus-business

For information on the Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Programs for Businesses: https://commerce.maryland.gov/…/maryland-small-business-cov…

For information on the COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund: http://www.labor.maryland.gov/employment/covidlafund.shtml

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To file for unemployment insurance using the new BEACON One-Stop application: https://beacon.labor.maryland.gov/beacon/claimant-page.html

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For FAQ's  about filing for unemployment insurance: http://www.labor.maryland.gov/employment/claimfaq.shtml

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If you have any specific questions about these programs, please contact the appropriate State agency, or contact my staff at and we will assist you.

Community College Promise Program

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For more information:

https://mhec.state.md.us/Pages/Community-College-Promise-Scholarship.aspx