• Printable Flyers and Posters
• Order FREE ORMA Masks by emailing [email protected]
• Shop Safe Blueprints
• Financial Resources
• Employment Concerns
• Other Helpful Sources, including essential business list and local ordinances

Printable flyers and posters

• 7 Steps to Prevent the Spread Poster, prints 18x24 inches
• 7 Steps to Prevent the Spread Flyer, prints 8.5x11 inches (letter size)
• Customer Reminder Flyers, prints 8.5x11 inches (letter size) 
• NEW Wear a Mask printable flyers, print 8.5x11 inches (letter size)
• Download this set of 19 different flyers for your use, some serious, some funny
• Custom flyers with your logo available upon request

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Re-Opening Best Practices

• Operation Open Doors Checklist is a step by step list of all the precautions and procedures retailers need to consider as you reopen your store to the public. This product was produced by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and is one of the many resources available through OK Retail's partnership with NRF which provides Oklahoma retailers with complimentary NRF membership, a $2700 value.
  
• Open for Business – A Blueprint for Shopping Safe was produced in partnership with the National Retail Federation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association. It contains 'phase by phase' guidance on keeping you, your employees, and your customers safe.
• State of Oklahoma's Open Up and Recover Safely (OURS) document provides the state government's plan for re-opening commerce and activity in the state in 3 phases.
• Essential companies open during the safer at home orders learned big lessons. Kroger produced a document sharing their best practices which you can access here: Kroger: A Blueprint for Businesses
• CDC Guidance on Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Business includes detailed instructions for specific materials and products

• CDC Guidance for Grocery and Retail Workers

Financial Resources

• Small Business Administration www.sba.gov/coronavirus

• There are a number of financial assistance programs for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Administration provides an overview and comparison of them.

  • Small Business Administration COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan
  • Oklahoma small businesses are now eligible for the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. The program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. Application and Qualification Information
  • Paycheck Protection Program 1 & 2
    
  • The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. All loan proceeds used to cover payroll, rent, mortgage interest payments and utilities during the 8 weeks after the loan funds will be forgiven. Both borrowers and lenders can find more information at the SBA website, PPP Program Information
  • How to Apply for PPP Part 1 or 2 - Contact your banker or a bank that provides SBA loans and fill out the PPP application form. Click here to find a local bank servicing PPP Loans.
    
  • This program received a boost of new funding in January 2021.

Employment Issues

• New Sick Leave & Family and Medical Leave Act Benefits
• Paid sick leave and FMLA related to COVID-19 are now required for some businesses with under 500 employees. Refundable tax credits will help employers pay for the new, required benefit.
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
• How will furloughing employees affect you long term? (and other unemployment questions)
• Employer FAQs About Unemployment Insurance
• Oklahoma Works COVID-19 Page
• COVID-19 is having a unique impact on certain elements of Oklahoma’s Workforce System. This page will serve as an update on unemployment insurance, American Job Centers, companies hiring, resources, and other workforce needs.
• Oklahoma Works COVID-19 Page

Other Resources

• COVID-19 Local Ordinances Our partners at the Oklahoma Municipal League have been compiling all the local ordinances and public safety proclamations that have been issued during this period. You can find a link your communities' guidelines here: https://www.oml.org/information-from-cities-and-towns

• Essential Business List from OK Department of Commerce

• COVID-19 Industry Webinars with Secretary of Commerce Kouplen

• Recurring weekly webinars addressing the COVID-19 situation and business needs are scheduled on Wednesdays. Webinars are limited to 1000 participants and are first come, first served. Calls are organized by industry to deliver specific information. Join the calls that are appropriate for your business. Our team has participated in every retail call and they have been very informative. I recommend them to all small business owners as Secretary Kouplen is always ready to share the most up to date information you need. He is a small business owner himself and his insight is fantastic! View the Schedule and Conference Links