May 11, 2020 Newsletter

Monday, May 11, 2020

Chamber News and Events

Our Chamber Staff continues working remotely. We are still operating under normal business hours and are available to answer calls and emails daily 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m, M-TH and 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m on Friday. Please let us know how we can help you.

Courtney Bernardi

cbernardi@oconeechamber.org

Julia Estess

jestess@oconeechamber.org

Andrea Reese

areese@oconeechamber.org

Chamber Events

Virtural Ambassadors Meeting - May 13, 2020

Virtural Women in Business Lunch and Learn - May 21, 2020 - Register Online Now

Golf Tournament - Postponed Until, August 27, 2020

Business Expo - Postponed Until, September 10, 2020

Tell Us What You Are Thinking!

We want to hear from you!

What can we do to help you?

Can we share your business hours?

Can we share that you're delivering food?

Specials that your company is offering?

Email Us

Time: May 14, 2020 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83181267071

Meeting ID: 831 8126 7071

>> REGISTER HERE <<

Please join us for our May Women in Business Lunch & Learn. We invite you to enjoy your lunch and listen to our speakers for this event who will let us know how they have had to think outside the box during this time.

>> REGISTER HERE <<

Moving Past Covid19

Informaiton for Business Relief and Reopening

Presented by the UGA Small Business Development Center in Athens:

Zoom Webinar

You Received the PPP, Now What?

Thursday, May 14 at 11am-Noon

Ask The Experts - Q&A with SBDC Consultants

Your questions on what to do with your PPP Loan answered by the Athens SBDC Consultants. Questions submitted in advance will receive priority in being answered during the webinar. Submit PPP questions by Wednesday to athens@georgiasbdc.org with the subject line: PPP Webinar Question .

Registration is Required and closes the day before at 5pm. Zoom link will be emailed the night before. This webinar will not be recorded.

https://www.georgiasbdc.org/training/?center=athens

Guidelines for Reopening

Opening Up America Again Guidelines from The White House

Georgia Restaurant Association + National Restaurant Association COVID19 Reopening Guidance

Coronavirus Impact on Your Business

We are collecting information on this page with the survey below of how your business has been directly impacted by the Coronavirus so we can advocate for additional financial relief for your business through the appropriate state and federal channels. If you feel comfortable, please share how you have been affected by filling out the form on our website. You can reach the link by clicking on the photo below. Your specific, individual information will be kept confidential and we will share the total impact of the Coronavirus with the Oconee Chamber of Commerce and with our elected board.

https://www.oconeechamber.org/covid19---information-and-resources.html

Small Business Recovery Link Available On Our Website or Click Below

https://www.georgiasbdc.org/georgia-small-business-recovery/

US Chamber of Commerce

Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has also created a resource library to help Chambers and businesses prepare for the impacts of COVID-19 transmission in the United States. Learn more about implementing a series of actions that minimize the impact on local communities and support the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) containment strategy. Click on the Links Below.

Pandemic Guidance

Interim Guidance for Businesses & Employers (Plan & Respond) CDC recommended guidance for employers, including advice for developing a response plan and steps that all employers can implement now.

Key Planning Recommendations for Mass Gatherings

Georgia Chamber of Commerce

The Georgia Chamber is encouraging businesses and communities to make fact-based decisions and stay informed on COVID19. We will continually update this page with resources pertaining to COVID19. Click on the Links Below.

Georgia Chamber of Commerce COVID 19 Resource Page

Spotlight

Chamber Partner News and Events

Come have Lunch (Legally) with Laura! Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AS-T2uOtS8GrZtrrMYTY0g

Upcoming Virtual Town Hall

EPA Administrator, Andrew R. Wheeler

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

@ 10:00 AM EST

Please join us for a virtual call with EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated guidance to help facility operators and families properly clean and disinfect spaces. Developed in concert with the White House, the guidance provides step-by-step instructions for public spaces, workplaces, businesses, schools, and homes, and falls in line with the Opening up America Again guidelines.

To view the guidance, click here

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87000833749

Webinar ID: 870 0083 3749

Join the Virtual Volunteer Open House on Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. ET to learn what opportunities are available in Georgia. https://bit.ly/35CfC43

We have many open volunteer positions. During this virtual event we’ll be sharing the job descriptions and time requirements. If you have any questions please email: GARecruit@redcross.org .