Important: The latest on COVID19

COVID-19 Update

P I S C A T A Q U I S C O U N T Y

Members,

I wanted to reach out to you with a few Chamber updates, news from the SBA regarding their emergency loan program, which has been approved for the state of Maine, information on upcoming webinars I feel will be worth your time, and a link to the House Stimulus Bill we are anticipating will pass this week.

Please know that all of us at the Chamber are thinking of all of you as we navigate through this season of uncertainty. We will face this together.

Like you, we are contemplating what adjustments, if any, we will make to the Chamber's Visitor Center hours of operation to protect our staff, visitors, members and community. We will notify you immediately should we decide to work remotely for a time.

We have postponed all events and in-person meetings through early April. We are instead focusing on the health and well-being of our community and how we can support you today and in the future.

We are working closely with federal, state and local officials to provide economic relief to you as soon as possible.

Our team is communicating daily to evaluate the situation and our response. Please contact us by calling 207-564-7533 or emailing us HERE.

We are strong together, and we will get through this!

Denise

Executive Director

COVID-19 IMPACT / Chamber Response

Are you CLOSING? Have you altered your HOURS? Click the button to let us know what's happening at your business, and how we can help.

Deadline Extended

We are working on the Piscataquis Visitor's Guide and have extended the deadline for ad sales. Our goal is to have the guide ready by early May. If you are interested in promoting your business in the guide (25,000 copies printed this year), click HERE to reserve your ad space. We will extend payment deadlines through Dec. 2020 for your convenience.

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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Maine Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Maine small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). CLICK HERE for details. To APPLY for disaster relief, click HERE.

View the H.R.6201 -

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Summary HERE.

This bill responds to the COVID-19 outbreak by providing paid sick leave and free testing, expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits, and requiring employers to provide additional protections for health care workers.

Did you know?

The Piscataquis Chamber created a NEW Facebook Page for restaurant owners to post changes to hours of operation and information on take-out, curbside pickup, and delivery options. This is a public page, anyone can post, members and non-members. The chamber will promote the information posted!

Click the banner to visit Piscataquis Take-Out!

COVID-19: Upcoming Webinars for Business Owners

WEDNESDAY 3/18/20

Maine DECD, Maine State Chamber, Maine & Co.:

3/18/2020 9:00am:

ZOOM meeting: Learn the most up-to-date information on state and federal programs, access to capital and unemployment rules.

Click HERE to Zoom by computer. Meeting ID is 426 789 3660

OR CALL in: 312-626-6799, meeting ID 4267893660#.

(you'll need to sign up for a free Zoom account)

Destination Development Assoc.:

3/18/2020 11:30am:

Webinar: Dealing With the Coronavirus: What to do immediately to help save your tourism industry, and downtown businesses. Register HERE.

Maine DECD with the Maine Office of Tourism:

3/18/2020 2:00pm:

ZOOM meeting: Tourism business impact and resource discussion.

Click HERE to Zoom by computer. Meeting ID is 711 563 113

Or CALL in: 1-929-205-6099, meeting ID 711563133#

(you'll need to sign up for a free Zoom account)

Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce:

3/18/2020 5:30pm

Livestream: Livestream: Covid-19 Info for businesses and employers

Click HERE to attend.

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We will continue to inform you when webinars or live-streams are announced.

Please complete the survey above to let us know how we can best support you during this time.

We are here for you!

Email us HERE. Call us at 207-564-7533.

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