Business Resiliency

Maine businesses who are resilient can weather challenges better. Recently, we've had a global pandemic and severe storms. Learn more about how you can increase the resilience of your business with these resources. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Earn a free Business Resiliency Micro-Badge (micro-credential) from the University of Maine! Maine Business Recovery & Resilience Fund Maine Flood Resources & Assistance Hub Business Resilience in a Flash Earn a free Business Resiliency Micro-Badge (micro-credential) from the University of Maine! Small Business Administration (SBA) Resources from SBA on being prepared, getting financial assistance after a disaster, making your business resilient, and mitigation assistance. Homeland Security/FEMA Business Ready Toolkits Resources for business leaders and employees, including: Ready Business Toolkits, Ready Business Plans, Training and Exercises, and information on how to get ready to plan. Homeland Security/FEMA Business Ready Videos Resources for business leaders and employees, including: Ready Business Toolkits, Ready Business Plans, Training and Exercises, and information on how to get ready to plan. FEMA Continuity Toolkit Resources for governments on continuity, which is the ability to provide uninterrupted critical services, essential functions, and support, while maintaining organizational and after an event that disrupts normal operations. US Chamber of Commerce Small Business Disaster Programs Developed in partnership with FedEx, the Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) is a multi-year initiative to empower small business owners to proactively mitigate the risks posed by disasters. It offers a Preparedness Checklist and some information about potential grants. Natural Disaster Resources for Forest Landowners - NCX Article that may be helpful for forest landowners as they face increasingly devastating storms. Crisis Communications Planning Checklist | SCORE This downloadable checklist will help you develop an effective crisis communications plan. Grant & Technical Assistance Opportunities | Office of Policy Innovation & Futu… This page includes information about the Community Action Grants, Service Provider Grants, Energy Efficiency for Rural Communities Technical Assistance Program, and Energy Efficiency Priorities Grants. Tell Us About Your Business If you are starting a business in Maine, the OBD team is ready to connect you to the resources you need to help meet your business goals. Start by sharing information about your business with Maine DECD.  Fill out a Maine Startup Information Form (SIF) here . It’s fast and easy! Note: Information that you wish to keep confidential should not be included in your SIF submittal.