In light of COVID-19 and safety concerns, we are still urging community members to shop local and support local businesses.


Please see the below list of our members that are offering special services during this time:

New information listed with "**"
Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, our staff will be working remotely from home. We have full accessibility to our work computers and will continue serving our members and making sure that we are providing you with the most up to date information. Our staff can be contacted through email. A list of our emails is provided here
** Gov. Wolf and Sec. of Health Expand ‘Stay at Home’ Order entire state.
 
Click below to read the order and list of businesses from the governor's website
CARES ACT Information & Resources
U.S. Chamber Praises $2 Trillion Economic Relief Package, Shifts Focus To Helping Businesses Secure Necessary Funds - click here for the full statement.

To help small businesses get the relief they need, the U.S. Chamber released several resources to help them take advantage of new CARES Act loan programs, and to show how businesses are stepping up to fight the spread of the virus.
  • **The U.S. Chamber today released new guides for businesses to secure relief under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The first lays out the CARES Act’s expansion of the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which includes $10,000 grants for eligible applicants.
  • **The U.S. Chamber also released a guide explaining the employee retention tax credit for employers who are closed, partially closed, or experiencing significant revenue losses as a result of the coronavirus.
  • **The U.S. Chamber also has updated its small business loan guide to help small businesses access billions of dollars in emergency loans created by the CARES Act. Starting April 3, small businesses will be eligible to apply for the loans described in our guide. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza are working to get capital onto Main Street and banks are preparing to deliver. There is information for both small business borrowers and for banks that want to be part of this emergency small business lending program at https://home.treasury.gov/cares

*What does the CARES Act do for K-12? Click here
** Paycheck Protection Program

A loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive a portion of loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities.The program will be available through June 30, 2020.

** DCED Announces Waiver Application Process
for Businesses Will End Friday

The Wolf administration announced that the waiver application period for businesses seeking to continue operating in the wake of the governor's order for "non-life-sustaining" businesses to close their physical locations will end on Friday, April 3. To determine if the shutdown order applies to your industry,  click here  for the most current list of exempt industries and  click here  for a FAQ document developed by the Wolf administration. Those businesses still interested in seeking a waiver, can do so  online.  For more information about last night's announcement, click here.

Financial Resources
Applying for SBA Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration is providing disaster loans for Pennsylvania businesses. Loan applications can also be downloaded at  sba.gov/disaster . Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure  website . You can review the SBA's  Loan Fact Shee t  for additional information on this relief opportunity.
 

COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program - Click here, Website

** Paycheck Protection Program - ·     
 

Hospital Resources
Lehigh Valley Hospital Network  
-Free video visits at MyLVHN (for new or existing patients)
-Free nurse screening by calling 888-402-LVH
-Covid – 19 Access and Test Center at 35 Sillyman Street Cressona – 570-593-5557 (dedicated test center just for Covid-19 screening) open 7 days a week

St. Luke's University Health Network 
-Call the St. Luke's Coronavirus hotline at 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537)., option 7 or email us at coronavirus@sluhn.org.
-Download the St. Luke's App and utilize the video visit feature to connect with a doctor -     https://www.slhn.org/care-now/video-visits

Please note: our health care providers are accepting donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies. Please consider donating to those who are on the front lines.

St. Luke’s has setup donation drop-off centers at St Luke's Urgent Care locations.
Local Drop-Off:
St. Luke's Hamburg Care Now
9 Dave's Way
Hamburg, PA 19526
Please contact Ben Guerin to arrange a pickup directly from your company. He can be reached at (610)739-9332 or  Benjamin.Guerin@sluhn.org  .
For additional information on drop-off locations & items accepted, please call, 1-866-St Luke’s Option 7.

Types of PPE and supplies needed: Surgical masks, N95 Masks, Face Shields, Goggles, Vinyl Gloves, Hospitals Gowns, Hand Sanitizer, Lysol/Clorox Cleaner, Hospital-grade cleaning supplies and disinfectant.
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Friday, April 3
Weekly U.S. Chamber Coronavirus Call with Member Chambers and Trade Associations
Please join us Friday, April 3 at 4:00 p.m. ET  for our next weekly coronavirus call with chamber and trade association members of the U.S. Chamber. Click here to register.

Friday, April 3 | 11:00 a.m.
Legal Repercussions of the COVID-19 Epidemic on Businesses
Hosted by: The Seltzer Group

** Friday, April 3 | 1:00 p.m.
Financing Options During COVID-19 Crisis
SBA program expansion creates significant funding opportunity for small businesses and nonprofits.
Health Care
AblePay Health -  With healthcare services (and how to pay for them) at the forefront of our current daily life, they have received an abundance of calls from HR professionals this week regarding AblePay Health and how it works. For all HR professionals and health insurance brokers that are interested, please join them for a  webinar  to learn more about their no-cost voluntary benefit that helps reduce the financial stress of “out-of-pocket” medical expenses while also helping your employees navigate the healthcare billing system.

Capital BlueCross Virtual Care  is a great alternative when you need to see a doctor – and until April 15, visits to Virtual Care for medical services are free. With Virtual Care, you:
 
Avoid being infected by others.
Can get care from the safety and comfort of home.
Don't run the risk of infecting others with whatever ails you.

Stay home. Use Virtual Care instead! Doctors are available every hour, every day of the week, even on holidays. Get in touch on your smartphone, tablet, or PC.

If you haven't yet registered for  Virtual Care  , get started now — even if you aren't sick. Register with your insurance information, including your member ID number, so that you're ready as soon as you need care.

Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc. (COGI) an outpatient substance abuse facility, continues to operate as an essential business. Due to COVID-19, our staff is handling the majority of client appointments via telehealth.  For clients who have ability to do video conferencing, we are using Doxy at  https://doxy.me/  and if that is not an option sessions are being conducted via telephone. Both of our doctors are doing sessions via telehealth as well when possible.   We ask clients to check with our office at 570-628-6990 if you are not sure how your appointment will be conducted or to schedule an appointment.

Schuylkill Pressure Cleaning  –   Free Estimates – Exterior sanitizing services available. Contact Jim Johns at (570) 385-3768 for more information on exterior cleaning services and other cleaning services
Special Services
Aerotek  - Job Available!! -  Warehouse Worker 
Is anyone looking for immediate temporary work?
Aerotek is now hiring for warehouse workers in the Pottsville area. This is an entry level position that guarantees 2 weeks of work, can be longer if needed! We are hiring for 1st and 2nd shift up to $16.60/hr!!
WILL START IMMEDIATELY
If interested or would like more information, call me at 570-622-3345 or email me at  amaley@aerotek.com

Bob Weaver Auto  is providing their clients with home delivery and virtual appointments. Their rock star staff with do a video tour of their inventory with you and help narrow down your choices. Once you've picked your car, they will deliver it right to your home.

Boyer's Food Markets  is changing their store hours beginning 3/18. Store hours will be 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m each day. They are implementing preferred senior citizen shopping hours of 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. each day. Reusable bags are no longer being permitted.

Boy Scouts of America - .  The Hawk Mountain Council, Boy Scouts of America has created the “Virtual Scouting” hub (https://hmc-bsa.org/virtual-scouting-hub/) as a way of assisting our families with continued programs for their children

Bum's Rush Restaurant and Pub  is open for takeout, delivery and bottle sales. Check out their  Facebook  for more information.

The Brickhouse Grill  will be open during the hours of 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for take-out and business delivery.

C&C Candies & Country Store The store is offering curbside pickup and deliveries, please contact 570-739-2963

Cairn Consulting Solutions  Free 30 minute calls  help companies strategize the remote workforce and overcoming other challenges in this chaotic time. View Amy's calendar  to schedule your meeting.

Carmelo's Roman Delight  is still open for TAKE OUT and DELIVERY to the Orwigsburg area. They will be offering a new  family style menu  in addition to their  full menu  . Call 570-366-1914 to place an order. To read the full press release,  click here.

** Chancelight Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education N ow providing telehealth services. Currently accepting new clients, and have staff available. Please call the intake department for more information: 888-227-7212 or reach out to Minersville Clinic Director at jpursell@chancelight.com

Cigar Box - St. Clair  is now offering a pick-up service. Pick Up Order Steps:
1.) Call your order into the store
2) Give payment information & approximate time of pick up
3. Call when you arrive and they will happily bring the order right to you
Phone Number | Cigar Box – St. Clair (570) 429.1190

City of Pottsville - The garbage and recycling collection is running on the normal schedule. Please make sure to put your garbage and recycling out the night before your pickup to ensure that you are not missed. All garbage MUST be in bags and not loose in the can. All recycling must be in clearly marked recycling bins. Thank you for your cooperation.

Cloud Service Center offers remote access support so businesses can work from home for only $39.99 a year per pc. They can support all clients remotely, by email or phone. If you are on the governor's approved business list, they can support you onsite. Please call at 570-669-1059.

Comfort Inn & Suites is operating regularly. Offering breakfast by order only. Visit  here !

Cornerstone Coordinated Health Care, LLC  – The office is open. Offering alternate ways of seeing patients. Call 570-794-6123
IN NEED OF: masks and gowns

Dollar General Beginning March 30, all medical personnel, first responders and active national guardsmen a 10% discount.

Dunkin Donuts  Effective 3/17 at 1:00PM the Dunkin Donuts locations in Pottsville on RT. 61 and Westwood Ctr, as well as the location in Saint Clair at the Coal Creek Plaza will be operating as a Drive Thru only location.

Francesco's  - No cash purchases will be taken. Open 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. for takeout or delivery.

Friedensburg Country Restaurant - Open daily from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. for takeout services. Currently accepting Easter Sunday takeout and pre-orders. Call 570-739-0008 or visit their Facebook page for menus .

Hess Catering   will be keeping their deli open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for take out orders. Check out their  facebook page   for a daily updated menu. Easter Menu is available. They will be offering an Easter Dinner Drive Thru in Schuylkill Haven. Place your orders now through April 6.

Kepner Scott  Offering 20% off select styles, along with free US shipping. Use code TOGETHER at  checkout  .

Main Street Moonshine  is  open for take out as well as jar sales of their moonshine. Check out their  facebook  and website for more information on hours and menus.

** Mountain Valley Golf Course  HELP OUR NEIGHBORS. For the month of April, Mountain Valley will be donating 25% of its Wednesday Takeout Food Sales to the Schuylkill County Food Bank Network.

Enjoy a Wednesday Weekly Chef’s Dinner Special, Casual Food & Wing Night Menu every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8 Chef's Special –Chicken Marsala, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable and Roll - 9.95 per person…$35 for a family of four.
Takeout Beer is also available. Please call (570) 467-2242 ext. 2 on April 8 to place your food and drink orders between 3 and 7 p.m. - view menu here


Modern Wilderness - Open from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for technology resources.


Orwigsburg Service Center  -   currently open to perform automotive repair for our customers during these uncertain times. Hours have not changed: Monday - Friday 8 am - 6 pm.

PA Commuter Services  - During the recent weeks, businesses have had to evaluate resilience plans due to the COVID-19 virus and take a look at how to keep their employees safe in the coming weeks. One topic of interest is how your employees commute to work and what changes need to be made to help limit contact and the potential spread of the virus. Commuter Services can offer help and guidance as you work to develop contingency plans for your employees. Learn more  here

Peace Frog Natural - will offer takeout and delivery services during the COVID-19 restriction period. Orders can be placed at the window.

** Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services - now offering free tele-health physical therapy appointments. Anyone wants to connect with a physical therapist please call 570-915-4160.

Pottsville Provision  is offering curb-side pickup and delivery. Please call ahead to place your order at 570-622-2231. A Pottsville Provision employee will bring your order out to your car. Orders can be called in for bulk orders, prepared foods, family trays and regular grocery items. Offering FREE coffee for all police and first responders.

PODS can deliver portable containers that are ideal for securely storing excess emergency cleaning materials, sanitization equipment, medical supplies, cots and pillows, and more — even on short notice. Visit their website to learn more about our solutions for  government agencies

PPL - OnTrack offers a lower, fixed monthly bill and debt forgiveness for customers who make 150 percent of the poverty level or less.
 
Operation HELP is funded by our company, employees and customers, and can assist customers who make 200 percent of the federal poverty level or less. Grants help pay customer heating bills, including oil or gas heat. PPL Foundation recently donated an extra $500,000 to Operation HELP. To apply for either Operation HELP or OnTrack visit  www.pplelectric.com/billhelp or call 1-800-342-5775 .


Pressed Coffee & Books  Pressed will be starting DELIVERY services as of Tuesday, March 17th, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. daily. Delivery orders can be placed online through their website. Just click the "shipping" option, and plug in your address! One of their baristas will contact you when your order is on it's way.

Providence Place Pine Grove and Pottsville are still accepting admissions during this time. We will take all precautionary measures prior to admitting to keep our residence and staff safe.

Republican Herald   is opening access to online coverage of the pandemic to all readers of  republicanherald.com   for free.

Revive Chiropractic  If you are experiencing non-infectious, non-emergency issues, please consider visiting  Revive Chiropractic   , or Dr. Touchinsky, instead of burdening our hospitals and urgent care facilities. For example, if you fall and think your arm is broken, you can visit Revive Chiropractic and they will be able to exam you and write an x-ray script.

Roma Pizza   is open for takeout and delivery from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. everyday.

Schuylkill Country Club  will be able to offer takeout meals during the two week mandatory shutdown period.

Skook Auto Sales   still has their auto service center open and are offering free oil changes and state inspections to EMS personnel, medical staff and law enforcement.

Staples has a large quantity of Chromebooks available for companies that are interested! They also  have everything form chemicals to paper products to warehouse materials to technology and office supplies.

** Stone Mountain Wine Cellars - Offering curb side pick up. Gift basket specials are available for Easter.

The Port Bar & Grill  is offering take out and delivery of their full menu.
10% discount for first responders.
Contact them at 570-573-6803

Valenti's Italian Restaurant  is offering ONLY curb-side services for the next two weeks from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Call (570) 366-1408 and place your order as normal. Pay by credit card over the phone.

Werner Lumber Ace Hardware  is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. C all ahead ordering with curbside pickup and some curbside deliveries as well.

Wheel Restaurant  Receive a 10% OFF Coupon with every Delivery and Curbside Pickup @ WHEEL! To order. Call 570-622-2700 - FREE Delivery in the Pottsville area!

YMCA - will not be charging an April membership fee.
Necessities
Helping Harvest: The best way you can help support our critical work right now is through a  donation  to Helping Harvest, or by  volunteering . We are anticipating a drastically increased demand of our services. Every donation helps us to acquire and distribute much needed food to some of the most vulnerable populations, including children and seniors.

Kepner Scott Shoe Company: They are looking to get in touch with the right suppliers who can provide effective raw materials to manufacture PPE (personal protective equipment). Their factories are willing and able to help manufacture for our medical staff, as long as they can source the raw materials needed to keep our health care workers safe. Please share this message and contact Kepner Scott or the Schuylkill Chamber if you or someone you know can provide the raw materials.

Miller-Keystone Blood Center : Click here

St. Luke's University Health Network: Doctors and nurses are looking for hotels that are willing to house them at a discounted rate. If you are a hotel that is willing to house these health care professionals please contact Melissa Shafer here .
Resources
Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives : Click here

Barley Snyder - Click here

CARES Supplemental Act - Click here

CARES Act & Self Employed Workers - Click here

Child Development, Inc. - Click here

Congress - Click here

Congressman Daniel Meuser - Click here

Discover NEPA - Click here

Family First Coronavirus Response Act Determination of Benefits - Click here

Family First Coronavirus Act - Click here

Family First Emergency Paid Sick Leave & Expanded Paid FMLA Form - Click here

H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Click here

Heartland Hospice "hospice indicators" - Click here

IRS: Economic Impact - Click here

Mosteller and Associates COVID-19 Employer Guide - Click here

Mosteller and Associates Unemployment Compensation - Click here

National Restaurant Association - Click here

Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance Finance Assistance - Click here

OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplace for COVID-19 - Click here

PA Chamber Webinar - Small Business Next Steps and Best Practices - for recording and downloadable PDF, click here

PA Chamber of Business & Industry website - Click here


PA Department of Labor - COVID-19 Guidance & Resources

Riverview Bank - Click here

SBA Loan Webinars - Click here

Score Mentor Program - Click here

Schuylkill Emergency Management Agency - Click here

Senator David Argall Small Business Funding - Click here

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Mental Health Tips - Click here

Sun Life Legislative Update (Power Kunkle) - C lick here

U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Click here

US Chamber of Commerce - Recording of National Small Business Town Hall can be viewed by clicking here .
U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Recording of Understanding Stimulus Packages can be viewed by clicking here

U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Recording of the Federation Coronavirus Update call, can be listened to by clicking here



Unemployment Compensation Guidelines - Click here
Closed Offices
Anthony Mercado Agency - Nationwide Insurance Office is closed until further notice, but working remotely

Antz Energy Systems, Inc. - Open for regular business operations, main office closed to the public

Bureau of Workers' Compensation - closed until March 30, 2020

Conservation District - Working remotely from home beginning March 25, 2020. There will be one person in the office on a rotating basis.

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc . - tours closed until further notice

Fighter's Heaven - closed until further notice

H.B. Steele & Son Fuel Delivery and Emergency HVAC System Services normal operations. Regularly scheduled work not “essential” can be scheduled for later date. Office by appointment only.

M&T Bank - Effective Monday March 23, branch lobbies will be open by appointment only. ATMs and drive-up windows will continue to remain open as well as our teller lines that accommodate safe social distancing.

Murphy Jewelers - closed until further notice

PA CareerLink - closed until March 31, 2020

PennDOT Drive, Photo License Centers - March 31, 2020 ( Driver licenses, photo ID cards and learner’s permits scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020 through March 31, 2020, the expiration date is now extended until April 30, 2020.)

Pottsville City Hall - closed to the public

Ramus Realty - Offices closed, but working remotely

Ryon Agency - offices closed to the public

Spotts Insurance Group - Staff available and working remotely.

STS - temporarily suspending Saturday Fixed Route Bus Service until further notice

The Crimson House is closed until Monday, April 6.

The Seltzer Group - offices closed, but working remotely

Tim Cronath Agency - State Farm - Working remotely

The Law Offices of Williamson, Friedberg and Jones - In compliance with Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's directive and for your safety, they are operating remotely at this time. For all client inquiries, please call (570) 622-5933, our attorneys are also available by  email. Visit their website for more c ontact information .
 
Cancellations/Postponed Events
OBPA Mixer - April 2, 2020

Healthy Shenandoah Community Health Fair - April 4, 2020

MAEA Career Fair - April 7, 2020

Yuengling Lager Jogger - Postponed

PSSA, Keystones and PASA - Click here for full report

SWIC Golf Tournament - April 24, 2020

Schuylkill Area Community Foundation Scholarship applications are now due on May 30, 2020. This deadline was originally April 1, 2020. Visit  www.sacfoundation.com  for criteria

REAL ID has extended the deadline to October 1, 2021

Schuylkill United Way Day of Caring rescheduled to Friday, September 11, 2020

Orwigsburg Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt - April 4, 2020

Schuylkill on the Move hikes are cancelled for the month of April. Visit SOTM's Facebook page or www.schuylkillvision.com for additional updates and resources.

** All Pottsville Business Association Meetings are suspended until further notice.

** Nativity - The 2020 Century Benefit has been re-scheduled from April 18 th  to Friday, June 5, 2020, at Mountain Valley. Cocktail hour will begin at 6 PM followed by dinner at 7 PM.


The following professional and occupational license renewal deadlines will be extended:
➡️  Under the State Board of Medicine, the Graduate Medical Trainee license renewal deadline has been extended from June 30, 2020, to Sept. 28, 2020.
➡️  Under the State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and Prescriptive Authority license renewal deadlines will be extended from April 30, 2020, to July 29, 2020. The Practical Nurse license renewal will be extended from June 30, 2020, to Sept. 28, 2020.
➡️  Under the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, the nursing home administrator license renewal deadline will be extended from June 30, 2020, to Sept. 28, 2020.
➡️  Under the State Board of Barber Examiners, Barber license renewal will be extended from April 30, 2020, to July 29, 2020.
➡️  Under the State Navigation Commission, Navigation Pilot license renewal will be extended from May 1, 2020, to July 30, 2020.
➡️  Under the State Real Estate Commission, renewal deadlines for all license types will be extended from May 31, 2020, to Aug. 29, 2020.
How can you help local businesses in difficult times?
* Buy gift cards now and use them later
* Buy items now and pick up in the future
* If you know a business owner, ask how you can help
*Keep memberships current
*Order takeout from your local restaurants

We will continue to update our membership with resources and news locally and nationally.
If your business is providing any special services please contact Samantha or Dani to be included.