As the Chamber & Certified Economic Development Corporation serving Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties, the health and safety of the business community is our top priority. To help keep employers and employees informed, we’ve created this hub of accurate, up-to-date information from verified sources on all levels with resources and tools you need to support your business.
Economic Support for businesses
The Chamber & CREDC is in touch with national and state-level associations to keep a pulse on emergency funding, loans, or other economic resources available for businesses affected by the coronavirus.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans are now available to small businesses in Pennsylvania
CWCA is a program supplying working capital to businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as approved by the PIDA board on March 23, 2020. View more information on our intent to apply page.
Through the Paycheck Protection Program, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has the authority to provide 100% federally backed loans through December 31, 2020 to help eligible businesses pay operational costs such as payroll, rent, and utilities. If a business satisfies certain conditions, portions of the loans are forgivable. Businesses (including, sole-proprietors, independent contractors, and other self-employed individuals) with fewer than 500 employees are eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program.
Check back soon for more information from SBA.
Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in over 30 countries where it operates. Facebook will share more details as they become available.
- For most people, the immediate risk of becoming seriously ill from the virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to be low.
- Someone who has completed quarantine or has been released from isolation does not pose a risk of infection to other people.
- There are simple things you can do to help keep yourself and others healthy: Wash hands with soap and warm water frequently for at least 20 seconds, avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth, and stay home when you're sick, and cough/sneeze into your elbow to avoid spreading germs.
- The public health emergency prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus has created a great deal of uncertainty and anxiety throughout the state and the nation. The Department of Health encourages state residents to practice self-care, read only news from reliable sources, take breaks from the news, and focus on things you can control, like having good hygiene. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the state’s crisis hotline by texting PA to 741-741.
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- Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist (U.S. Chamber)
- Workplace Tips For Employers (U.S. Chamber)
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (CDC)
- What You Need To Know & Situation Updates (CDC)
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus (SBA)
- COVID-19 Business Resources (PA Department of Community & Economic Development)
- COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits
- Penalties Waived for Sales Tax Prepayment Requirement
- New Paid Sick Leave and FMLA Requirements
- Member Resources: See what our Harrisburg regional members are doing to support each other
- Unemployment Compensation (UC) for PA Employees impacted by Coronavirus
- File for Unemployment Benefits (PA Office of Unemployment Compensation)
- FAQs for Unemployment Compensation
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Expanded Family and Medical Leave Rights (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers (U.S. Department of Labor)
- GIANT Food Stores Hiring temp and part-time workers
- Rite Aid hiring workers displaced due to COVID-19
- COVID-19 Updates (PA Department of Health)
- Travel Health Notices (CDC)
- Fact vs. Myth: Coronavirus Rumor Control from FEMA
- Live Updates on COVID-19 (World Health Organization)
- Guidance and Resources for School Communities (PA Department of Education)
- Responding to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania (Commonwealth of PA)
- Updates from Congressman Scott Perry
- Prepared Central PA
- Download the full-res "How to get tested for COVID-19" poster
Economic Support for Businesses
As the Certified Economic Development Organization for Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties, please reach out to us with questions about funding.
Is your business being directly affected by the coronavirus? Are you looking for support for your business or employees? Are you offering a service for other businesses to support them during the shutdown? Please send us a message.
Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for upcoming events to help keep businesses informed about resources and options available them, as well as briefings on new legistation and more from our state and federal government.
Stay informed.
Follow these sources for reliable information during the coronavirus pandemic.
