Coronavirus Toolkit

Information for our Business Community

Links to Resources

The West Coast Chamber is tracking the COVID-19 crisis closely and working hard to provide you with the most updated facts and data. These are challenging times with information changing daily. As always, if you have any questions about COVID-19 or you are seeking best practices or resources for your company, please call us or visit our website. We are here for you as a resource and advocate to help. Together, we will move forward and weather these uncertain times.

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Webinars

(Past webinars can be viewed by clicking on the link)

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Public Health

Local

• Ottawa County Department of Public Health
• Care Ottawa County - Human Services Donations and Volunteer Programs

State

• Executive Order: "Stay Home, Stay Safe"
• Executive Order Frequently Asked Questions
• Identifying Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers - from Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
• Template Letter Language for Critical Infrastructure Workers - Small Business Administration of Michigan (SBAM)
• Template Letter Language for Designated Essential Personnel - SBAM

Federal

• Center for Disease Control (CDC)
• President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America: 15 Days to Slow the Spread

Global

• World Health Organization - Website and Updates

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Government Relief and Guidance

Local

• SBA Local Assistance Directory

State

• Michigan Small Business Relief Program (from MEDC)
• Application for MEDC Small Business Relief Grant or Loan Program - Applications Close April 6
• Tax Relief for Businesses
• Temporary Expansion of Unemployment Benefits 
• Resources for Employers Facing Potential Layoffs
• Unemployment Services for Employers - Work Share Program: Alternative to Layoffs
• How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits
• Unemployment Benefits Frequently Asked Questions
• Michigan Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Toolkit

Federal

• Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - Small Business Guide and Checklist - From U.S. Chamber
• Federal Paycheck Protection Program Information - From the Michigan Chamber
• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans - Information and How to Apply
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• FMLA Questions and Answers
• Federal "Families First Coronavirus Response Act"
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act Department of Labor Poster - Federal
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act Department of Labor Poster - Non-Federal

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General Business Resources

• List of Local Restaurants Open for Takeout and Delivery - Support Small Businesses in our Community
• CDC Recommendations for Businesses to Respond to Coronavirus
• Workplace Tips for Employees - From the U.S. Chamber
• Corporate Aid Tracker - How businesses are helping nationwide
• Survey on Business Impact - Results from the American Chamber of Commerce in China
• Resilience in a Box - A toolbox to help businesses put a plan in place (created by the US Chamber Foundation in partnership with the UPS Foundation)
• Supporting Your Small Business During COVID-19 - SBDC Tips
• Interim Recommendations for Facilities with Suspected/Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CDC – 3/12/20)
• Key EPA Resources on the Coronavirus Disease
• U.S. Chamber/CDC Webinar
• An Employer Q&A - Barnes & Thornberg, LLP 

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Business Best Practices

• Tips for Working Remotely - Trello
• A Guide to Managing Your (Newly) Remote Workers - Harvard Business Review