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This Week in Digital - May 2020

Welcome to a new month, where quarantine is the new normal. As the world seeks to flatten the curve of coronavirus, people have been laid off, furloughed, or their own businesses have shut down. It’s hard to say anything that will comfort us. All we can say is that we truly love small businesses and want to see everyone win. COVID-19 is temporary. We’re going to get through this!

On the bright side, it’s Small Business Month 🎉. Stay tuned! More giveaways, featured stories, and priceless content is coming your way. Visit our newsletter often for a list of small business relief resources. We will update as more opportunities emerge.

  1. Finimpact COVID-19 Resource Guide

  2. FREE Small Business Tools by Biz Launch

  3. Mo' Money May! Financial Literacy Workshops by Desiree Thomas

  4. Build Your Legacy Grant by ESSENCE + Pine Sol

  5. Companies Are Still Hiring During COVID-19— Click this for 47 Applications (The Muse)

  6. Upcoming Events for Facebook Marketing & Advertising

  7. Red Backpack Fund, will award at least 1,000 emergency assistance grants to majority women-owned businesses 

  8. StillHiring.com, For job seekers amid today’s global crisis

  9. SheaMoisture Announces $1 Million Relief Fund For Business Owners Of Color Impacted By COVID-19

  10. Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund

  11. Create&Cultivate COVID-19 Content Hub

  12. Forbes’s List Of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business Relief Programs

  13. Small Business Administration: Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

  14. U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Small Business Guide

  15. Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses

pmi.org, Project Management Institute

To commemorate its 50th Anniversary, the Project Management Institute compiled the top 50 most influential projects of the last 50 years! Some of the projects include the World Wide Web, Netflix Streaming, and Harry Potter. Check it out here.

The Entrepreneurial Dream Project is a $100,000 fund and mentorship program for new businesses that emerged during COVID-19. Learn more here.