Business Resources for COVID-19 Below are links to some resources that local businesses may find helpful for adjusting to conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. More links may be added as resources become available. June 1, 2020. The Center Economic Development Corporation allowed temporary use of INNOVA Grant funds to be used for local small businesses to help with facility improvements that are mandated due to CDC regulations. These are 50% reimbursement grants up to a certain dollar amount. Contact the Center EDC for more information. 936/598-2941 Updated March 19, 2020 Regional Small Business Development Center The contact information for the Lufkin office is: Larry Cain 936/633-5400 Texas Workforce Commission COVID-19 Resouces for Employers CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers Governor Greg Abbot updates to the State’s coronavirus response. IRS Webpage on Coronavirus Tax Relief Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Assistance Small Business Administration (SBA) Small business guidance and loan resources Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Assistance – Military Reservist Economic Injury Loan Texas Small Business Development Center – Disaster Recovery for Texas Small Businesses USDA Rural Development Business Programs Facebook Small Business Grants US Chamber of Commerce page that lists responses from corporations Information from OSHA Response information from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Texas Health and Human Services coronavirus page World Health Organization World Health Organization Situation Reports – Updated Daily Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Tracker Payroll Protection Program Information from Sen. Cornyn Pay Your Utility Bill Online Now Attachment Size Payroll Protection Program Information from Sen. Cornyn.pdf 655.67 KB Home City Council City Departments Economic Development Tourism / Visitor Contact Info © City of Center | City Hall 617 Tenaha Street Center, TX 75935-3552 | Phone: (936) 598-2941