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. If you have questions or need guidance please contact Rachel@westernchestercounty.com
UPDATES & ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
12/10/2020 Chester County Commissioners Announce Second Round of Main Street Funding
Current Mitigation in Pennsylvania
County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania COVID-19 Resources
SBA- Disaster Assistance Loans
Chester County Community Foundation Rapid Response 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
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
UNEMPLOYMENT & EMPLOYMENT
COVID-19 & Employer Unemployment Compensation FAQs
CareerLink resources during COVID-19
United Way Financial Stability Center
Questions about PA CareerLink Services? Contact pacareerlink@chesco.org
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
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
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
Guidance for Businesses Permitted to Operate
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
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:
LOCAL NEWS:
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.