This is a very challenging time for our community. We at the WCCCC are doing everything we can in our power to provide resources and the most current and updated reports from our local and state officials, the Small Business Association and other important emergency response programs that can assist our businesses during this time. We are issuing resources on short-term business planning, health safety, and employee relations. Please continue to check back for our most updated information and resources.

ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania COVID-19 Resources

Chester County Main Street Preservation Program

SBA- Disaster Assistance Loans

Employee Retention Tax Credit

Chester County Community Foundation Rapid Response Fund

Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness

Modifications to Employer-Sponsored Benefit Programs (27 downloads)

Emergency Loans Small Business Guide (4 downloads)

Save Small Business Fund

Families First Coronavirus Act 

The Federal Cares Act Provisions

Paycheck Protection Program Q & A (7 downloads)

Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA)

Brandywine Health Foundation Relief Fund 

 

GENERAL BUSINESS RESOURCES

USDA Federal Rural Resource Guide 

Guide for Farmers 

Guidance for Businesses  - SBA

Chester County Resources for Businesses

CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses & Employers 

US Representative Chrissy Houlihan Coronavirus Resources 

Coronavirus Response Toolkit- US Chamber 

PA Dept. of Economic Development Resources

Printable Resources for Communication from CDC

TIPS FOR BUSINESSES: 

SCORE of Delaware / Chester Counties  is offering support and virtual meetings for business owners. If you need assistance in planning  and developing models and future decisions and actions for your business, please reach out to SCORE.

US Chamber Guide for Small Businesses to Surviving COVID-19 

PA Chamber "Employer Response" Webinar 

PA Chamber HR Compliance Bulletin

US Chamber Disaster Help Desk

 

Information Sources: 

Chester County Health Department
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChesterCountyHealthDepartment/
Twitter @ChescoHealth

Pennsylvania Department of Health
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChesterCountyHealthDepartment/
Twitter @PAHealthDept

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cdcemergency/
Twitter @CDCemergency

 

REOPENING:

County officials have added a call center service for business and resident questions on reopening guidelines and practices.  The Restore Chester County call center number is 610-344-6225 and hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Messages left out-of-hours will receive a reply the next business day.  The “contact us” email option on the RestoreChesterCounty.org website remains operational for all questions, and is monitored seven days a week.

Business & Organization Reopening Toolkit

Gov. Wolf Business Guidance 

Guidance for Businesses Permitted to Operate 

Bringing PA Back Initiative 

Implementing a Return to Work Plan

OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces

CDC's Decision Tree Guide to Re-Opening 

Safe Action For Employee Returns  

Restaurants / Bars

CDC Restaurant & Bar Guidance 

National Restaurant Assoc. Guidance on Re-opening 

Retail:

National Retail Federation Tips 

Construction:

Returning to Work Construction Environment

Gyms:

AIHA Gym and Work Out Centers Tips 

General Office Settings:

Office Environment Re-Opening Plan 

Cosmetic Salons:

Re-opening Salons Resources 

 

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We encourage our Chamber members to join our WCCCC Facebook group to share concerns, support,  changes in service and general community engagement during this time.

Visit the Facebook Group HERE

The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal or medical advice; all information, content, and materials on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date information. This website contains links to third-party websites as a convenience to the reader, and those websites may contain inaccurate information.