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The links provided below will cause you to leave the Town's Website. The linked sites are not under the control of the Town of Hilton Head Island; therefore, the Town is not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site. These links are provided only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the site by the Town.
Community Business Resource Directory
The Town is supporting businesses and informing citizens as we move through and recover from this unprecedented health crisis. It is our desire to help restaurants and retailers continue to do business while providing resourceful information for our citizens.
If your business or organization is open (take-out, delivery, online sales, restricted shopping hours for seniors, special discounts) or offering a service to help the community good, please complete and submit our survey. We will review your information and list it on the Town's website as a community resource.
Town of Hilton Head Island Partners
- Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation
Links and Other Resources - http://southerncarolina.org/beaufort/links
843-226-3462
John O'Toole, Executive Director - jotoole@beaufortedc.org - HHI-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce
COVID-19 Resources - www.hiltonheadchamber.org/covid-19/
843-785-3673
info@hiltonheadisland.org - Native Island Business and Community Affairs Association (NIBCAA)
https://www.facebook.com/NIBCAA/
843-255-7303 - University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB)
Coronavirus Updates - www.uscb.edu/coronavirus/
843-208-8000 - Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce
https://bcbcc.org
843-986-1102
info@bcbcc.org
State Resources
- SC's COVID-19 Reponse - accelerateSC
https://accelerate.sc.gov - Palmetto Priority
https://palmettopriority.com - Mask Up Campaign Resources for printing and sharing
General Guidance, Resources, and Best Practices
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Guidance for Businesses
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html - International Economic Development Council (IEDC) - Restore Your Economy
https://restoreyoureconomy.org - South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Business Resources
www.scchamber.net/covid-19-information-resources-hub - Close Contact Business Guidelines
https://accelerate.sc.gov/close-contact-business-guidelines - Specific Guidelines for Public or Commercial Pools https://accelerate.sc.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/Interim Guidelines for Reopening Public Swimming Pools.pdf
- Opening Hotels Phase One Recommendations
https://accelerate.sc.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/Hotel Recomendations FINAL.pdf - Restaurant Guidance
www.scrla.org/page/COVID_19 - Health Care Guidance
www.scdhec.gov/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/guidance-healthcare-professionals-covid-19 - Business Re-opening Guidance
www.scdhec.gov/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/businesses-employers-covid-19 - Child Care Provider Guidance
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-childcare.html - Golf Course Guidance https://accelerate.sc.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/SouthCarolinaGolfCouncil.pdf
Gift Certificates
- Sell gift certificates online at www.kabbage.com/helpsmallbusiness
Loans & Grants: US Small Business Association (SBA)
- Coronavirus Relief Options
www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options - SBA District Office
www.sba.gov/offices/district/sc/columbia
Loans & Grants: South Carolina Department of Commerce
- COVID-19 Business Resource Center
www.sccommerce.com/covid-19-resources
Loans & Grants: Private
- Doonie Fund for Black Women Entrepreneurs
www.digitalundivided.com/dooniefund - Honeycomb Crowdfunded Small Business Relief
www.honeycombcredit.com/relief - Intuit Small Business Funding for Quickbooks customers
https://quickbooks.intuit.com/capital/ - KIVA Loans for Small Businesses
www.kiva.org - Lift Fund Small Business Loans
https://southcarolina.liftfund.com/ - Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
www.lisc.org/covid-19/small-business-assistance/small-business-relief-grants/verizon-small-business-recovery-fund/ - MainVest $2,000 Zero Interest Loan with Capital Raise
https://mainvest.com/main-street-initiative - National Restaurant Association Relief Fund
https://rerf.us/ - NCI Loans for businesses that contribute to environmental and human health
www.ncifund.org/what-we-do/lending - Red Backpack Fund Grants
www.globalgiving.org/redbackpackfund/ - Restaurant Strong Grant for Food and Beverage Workers
www.restaurantstrong.org/apply-for-grant/index.html - Salesforce Small Business Grants (open April 24-May 1)
https://apply.salesforce.ureeka.biz/prog/salesforce_small_business_grants_east/ - Small Business Relief Initiative and Fund
www.gofundme.com/c/small-business-relief-initiative-and-fund-faqs - Square Capital Financing for Square customers
https://squareup.com/us/en/capital - Startup Relief Fund -
https://fund.lurn.com/ - US Chamber of Commerce Foundation COVID-19 Business for All Emergency Grant
https://www.covid19businesscenter.com/ - Wefunder Disaster Loans
https://wefunder.com/loans
Professional & Occupational Licensing Renewal Suspension
- SC Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation
www.llr.sc.gov/renewalupdates/
Property Tax Deadline Extensions
- Beaufort County Tax Assessor
https://beaufortcountysc.gov/news/2020/04/beaufort-county-auditor-announces-new-deadlines--to-pay-property-taxes.html
Tax Relief, Tax Credits & Temporary Tax Suspensions
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Relief
www.irs.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus-tax-relief-for-businesses-and-tax-exempt-entities - SC Department of Revenue
https://dor.sc.gov/emergencies - The Town of Hilton Head Island has suspended collections of business license fees, local tax, and local hospitality tax until June 20, 2020. Penalties and late fees for business license renewals are waived through June 20, 2020.
Unemployment Benefits
- SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW)
https://dew.sc.gov/individuals/apply-for-benefits
Nonprofit Financial and General Assistance Resources
- Deep Well - 843-785-2849
www.deepwellproject.org/ - Salvation Army of Beaufort - 843-542-3727
- United Way of the Lowcountry HELPLINE - 843-524-4357
https://uwlowcountry.org/
Nonprofit Food Resources
- Help 4 Hope
Gift cards for family meals redeemable at local restaurants.
www.help4hopenow.org/how-to-get-a-card/ - Hungry Hearts Restaurant Workers Relief Fund.
Free meals for hospitality workers.
www.facebook.com/HungryHeartReliefFund/ - Local Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, and Food Delivery
https://uwlowcountry.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Food-brochure-2019.pdf
Nonprofit Health Resources
- Beaufort Memorial Hospital video visits for patients with respiratory symptoms. https://bmhcareanywhere.org/landing.htm
- Volunteers in Medicine - 843-681-6612
Nonprofit Transportation Resources
- Camelot Limousine
Providing transportation services, such as grocery and prescription pick up. 843-842-7777
Nonprofit Utilities Resources
- Hargray, free internet for 60 days for students. www.hargray.com/hargray-special-programs
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