We encourage everyone to take seriously all mandatory and advisory CoronaVirus-related guidance as we work to ensure the safety of everyone in our community. We are aware that this is an especially difficult and uncertain time for the small businesses who are the backbone of our regional economy. Below are links and resources for Baton Rouge area small businesses from our partners:
Louisiana Department of Economic Development (LED)
LED is currently monitoring the impact of the CoronaVirus and is focusing on business continuity and safeguarding economic and physical health. Click here for more information about their small business support efforts.
Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce (BRAC)
BRAC has released a business survey to help evaluate the impact of the CoronaVirus on local businesses and the regional economy. Click here to participate in the survey.
Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO)
LANO is collecting data on how Louisiana nonprofits are adapting to the changing environment caused by the CoronaVirus and their support needs. Click here to participate in the survey.
Impact North Baton Rouge
Impact North Baton Rouge, formerly the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District, invites North Baton Rouge area restaurants that are remaining open for delivery or pick-up during the CoronaVirus-related shutdown to email Jerry Jones, Impact North Baton Rouge Executive Director, at jerry@brnedd.com.
TruFund Financial
TruFund is offering small group and individualized support via their Small Business Resiliency Program which begins Thursday, March 19, 2020, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Interested entrepreneurs and small businesses can register here.
TruFund is also inviting small businesses and others to join them for a discussion on how the government, the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) community, and others are responding to this CoronaVirus crisis and galvanizing support for small businesses. The virtual Small Business COVID-19 Response session will be held Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 4:30pm CST/ 5:30pm EST. To participate in the call register here.
Lastly, TruFund invites small businesses to participate in a survey on how the CoronaVirus crisis is impacting them. Click here to participate in the survey.
Click here for more information on TruFund's CoronaVirus response efforts.
