March 31, 2020
COVID-19 NEWS & RESOURCES
In response to the growing public health concern over the COVID-19 virus, the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center is monitoring the situation, and working hard to provide you with accurate information, useful tools and resources that will allow you to operate your business effectively, and stay safe and healthy.
Please see our list of resources below.
COVID-19 SAFETY PLEDGE
I, recognizing the serious disease burden and significant economic impact that the COVID-19 coronavirus places on small businesses, non-profit organizations, and the public at large throughout Calhoun County,
Considering that the majority of these infections are preventable and avoidable,
I resolve to work to reduce the spread of COVID-19 through actions such as:
- Maintaining at least 6 feet of social distancing from any other individual outside of my household;
- Wearing a protective mask upon visiting any and all public places;
- Hand washing at regular intervals throughout the day;
- Avoiding face touching with unwashed hands;
- Cleaning any and all surfaces regularly, especially high-touch areas such as doorknobs;
I resolve to work with health professionals and associations in this country:
To promote the highest standards of practice and behavior to reduce the risks of COVID-19 coronavirus infection;
USEFUL RESOURCES
Guidance for employers to plan and respond to the Coronavirus
Workplace tips and resources for employers to combat the virus
Corporate aid tracker for details on how businesses are helping nationwide
Resilience in a Box toolkit created in partnership with UPS
Additional resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Calculator from Intuit
Save Small Business Fund – An Initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
COVID-19 Grant Opportunities compiled by the City of Jacksonville
COVID-19 Grant Opportunities (cont’d) compiled by the City of Jacksonville
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Similarities and Differences
A Guide to Home-Proofing for Infectious Diseases
State-By-State Data on Independent Contractors
Proceeding with Caution Small Business Reopening
Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, provided by The White House
Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes, per the CDC
How to Help Minimize Business Disruption During Emergencies, per Facebook
Small Business Resilience Toolkit, per Facebook
State-by-State Business Reopening Guidance Map from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Proceeding with Caution – Updated Statewide COVID-19 Health Order for Alabama, per the Office of the Governor of the State of Alabama
Reopening & Safety Guidelines for Schools and Child Care Programs, per the CDC
Alabama Small Business Development Center Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness Application
US Treasury: CARES Act / PPP Resource Page for Small Business
PPP & EIDL Overview / How to Apply – Recorded Webinar
Need to know the status of your SBA Disaster Loan applications? Email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov with your application number or call 1-800-659-2955, but be prepared to wait.
Suggestion: Check your personal credit report.
When your application is being reviewing by a loan officer, they will check your credit. If you see that your credit was pulled, it likely means that SBA is working on your application.
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