The City of Whittier's Economic Development division is committed to helping your business succeed. As we continue to monitor the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on our local economy, we will provide information and resources to address the shared hardship our business community has faced. Below is a list of federal, state, and local resources for business owners that may provide guidance following the pandemic.

General Business Resources:

• GO-Biz website with information regarding State resources for employers & employees
• CA Office of the Small Business Advocate
• California's "ShopSafeShopLocal" Campaign: offers tech and media tools for communities
• SBA's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Options
• LAEDC's Together for L.A. Resources for Small Businesses, Micro-Enterprise & Non-Profit Organizations
• LA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) COVID-19 Resource Updates
• CAMEO’s webpage offers updates and resources for small- and micro-businesses

Employer & Employee Resources:

• Federal OSHA Guidance on COVID-19 in the workplace
• CA Employment Development Department website with resources for workers & employers
• Guidance for Businesses & Employers from the SBA
• CA Labor & Workforce Development Agency with Information for Workers & Employers
• OnwardCA.org is a resource for people who have lost their jobs
• The CDCs Resources for Managing Stress and Anxiety
• 10 Reasons to Stay Calm from The Conversation
• SBDC Employer Resource Guide

Loans & Financial Assistance:

• CA Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank (IBank) Small Business Loans
• CA State Controller COVID-19 Small Business Page

State of California Information:

• Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders 
• CA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response page
• CA State Treasurer COVID-19 Resource Page

Public Health Information:

• The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention website
• The latest Coronavirus information from the CA Department of Public Health
• Updated information from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

City staff is continues to monitor COVID-19 and other disaster relief and will notify you of helpful resources and important information should they become necessary and available.