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COVID-19 Resource Center
April 02, 2020
Useful Links for You and Your Business:
Health Information Privacy Rules
Check Your Disinfectant Effectiveness
US Chamber: What a National Return to Work Plan Could Look Like
SBA Emergency Loan Program Overview
Economic Injury Disaster Load (EIDL) Program Guide
Coronavirus Emergency Loans - Small Business Guide and Checklist
Coronavirus Small Business Guide
Guide to Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs
IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief
Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide
Georgia Chamber COVID-19 Resource Center
UGA Small Business Development Center
Videos and Upcoming Training Sessions For You:
This Chamber Chat explains how the Employee Retention Tax Credit could be beneficial for your business. It also shows the difference between the ERTC and the PPP loans.
Monroe County Hospital CEO, Lorraine Smith, joins us for this Chamber Chat to discuss health screening information for local businesses.
This Chamber Chat offers you cleaning tips for your business as you prepare to reopen. Thank you Jani-King of Macon for helping us with this. It was recorded on Friday, April 24, 2020.
This chat offers you information about the Paycheck Protection Program. Hear directly from Forsyth lenders about the process to apply for this loan. It also delves into requirements and answers questions from local business owners. This video was recorded on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.Click here to watch the National Small Business Town Hall presented by Inc. and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The federal government has acted, and $350 billion in loans are now available to help small businesses impacted by the coronavirus. Learn how to access those funds in our Small Business Town Hall.
Click here to watch a virtual conference with Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. Commissioner Butler was joined by Chamber President & CEO Chris Clark to discuss the expanded rules and regulations in place to assist both businesses and employees during the Covid-19 pandemic. This conference was recorded on April 2.
How can I Help?
We live in a wonderful community, one where people come together to support each other through difficult times. When the cry for help is heard, folks in Monroe County do everything they can to pitch in. My friends, it's time to do what we do best. Once again, we need to focus on ways to help our local businesses survive this uncertain period surrounding COVID-19 and social distancing recommendations.
One way to help is supporting your local businesses. It's simple, order take-out, buy gift cards and shop online. You can do all of these while still practicing social distancing. The business owners will appreciate your support.
Perhaps the biggest way you can support local business is by donating to those that cannot close. Many businesses, especially those in the service industry, are in need of supplies to continue operating during these uncertain times. They are asking for help from businesses who have closed due to social distancing recommendations. Specifically they are looking for cleaning supplies, paper products, baby wipes, diapers, adult diapers and hand sanitizer. If your business is closed, and you have extra supplies, click here.
And finally, don't be afraid to ask for help. If your business remains open, and you need supplies, click here. We will not publicly post that you are running low, but we will work behind the scenes to make sure you get what you need.
Important Information for Monroe County Residents
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