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.
U.S. 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 individuals, organizations, communities, and governments on continuity, which is the ability to provide uninterrupted critical services, essential functions, and support, while maintaining organizational viability, before, during 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.
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.