COVID-19 - What You Need to Know TODAY March 19, 2020
Recent Updates that May Affect YOUR Business
IMPORTANT UPDATES
There have been some substantial changes since our newsletter went out yesterday. We will continue to publish the most up-to-date information on our Facebook page and will have helpful links on our website during this time.

COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE UPDATE
The Comptroller's Office has not delayed or postponed any deadlines for sales tax. All sales tax collected in February is still due online.  CLICK HERE for more information.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) DISASTER LOANS
Funding is being allocated right now through several Bills that are being passed. This could enable the SBA to provide an estimated $7 billion in loans and provides $20 million to administer it.

Impacted businesses should register with the Texas Division of Emergency Management FIRST. This registration allows counties to meet the threshold of eligibility for funding. To access the registration worksheet CLICK HERE . Once the counties meet the requirements, businesses can receive funds if they apply. Businesses must apply for assistance HERE .
You can contact an SBA Certified Lender with one of the financial institutions below:

American Bank – 512.306.5557  
Frost Bank – 512.473.4858
Horizon Bank – 512.482.6051
Prosperity Bank – 512.260.9199
R Bank – 512.600.8113
Randolph Brooks FCU - 512.670.6954
SouthStar Bank – 512.456.0035
 
WILLIAMSON COUNTY UPDATES
There were a few updates coming from Williamson County yesterday. The County Judge signed a Second Mass Gathering Order which limited gatherings and better defined what that is. There are several updates within that order. We also became aware of the county’s first COVID-19 cases.



  • Prohibits “Community Gatherings” of ten (10) or more people at the same time in a single room or other indoor or outdoor confined space.

  • Important EXCEPTIONS to this rule: government facilities; private business facilities (businesses, commercial offices, grocery stores, retail stores, professional offices, hardware stores, etc.); construction sites; daycare/childcare facilities; schools and institutions of higher learning; hospitals, health clinics, pharmacies, medical offices and other healthcare facilities.

  • Food Establishments are ORDERED to close common dining areas during the effective period. They are encouraged to provide take-away or no-contact delivery options.

EDUCATION UPDATE
Austin Community College employees are asked to begin working remotely on March 23 rd . All students will remain on extended spring break through March 29 th . Spring Classes will move primarily online beginning March 30 th . More details to come!

Leander ISD is working on their “Continuation of Learning” while buildings are closed. In the coming days, teaching and learning team and principals will set up virtual preparation time for teachers. Teachers will reconnect with students on or around March 25 th to reconnect with students and families and share plans for learning. The following day, teachers will begin sharing opportunities for students to practice and reinforce academic content and skills.

CLOSING
While things have continued to be fluid, we are working to get you answers quickly. I’m on several daily conference calls trying to get you answers and keep you informed. As we learn things, we will be sure to share. Your Chamber Team is working for you during this time. Please do not hesitate to email any of us with your question – we will be sure to answer you once we have an answer.

You can see there are many other links which will continue to be available to you, your business, your friends and neighbors through this crisis both through this newsletter and on the Cedar Park Chamber website ( CedarParkChamber.org ). Please forward this newsletter to people who can use it! They can sign up for the newsletter as well.

Please know we are here to help you. We are YOUR business advocate. Stay safe and let us know how we can help!


Tony Moline, IOM, PCED
President & CEO
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce
Restaurant Updates - As of 9 a.m. Today
Andy's Frozen Custard – Drive Thru
512.986.7900

Bent Oak Winery - Reduced hours, Thur-Sat 11am - 5pm, Sunday noon -5p.m.
We are offering a drive-up service
512.953.8094

Blue Corn Harvest - Shortened Hours of Operation & NEW Curbside Pickup  
512.528.0889

Casa Chapala Mexican Grill and Tequila Bar – We are open for Curbside Pick Up, Delivery through GrubHub, DoorDash, UberEats, Favor, and Post Mates.
512.459.4242

Chick-fil-A Cedar Park and Chick-fil-A Leander - Drive Thru Only https://www.cfarestaurant.com/cedarpark/home
512.260.9777

Dairy Queen – Drive Thru Open
512.379.6029

Dream Dinners – Curbside Pick Up Only (Must sign up online)
512.401.2800

Dos Salsas Cedar Park –Reduced hours of 11 am to 8 pm. Take Out available
512.260.7494

Eileen's Colossal Cookies - Drive Thru Only
512.456.7110

Freshii – Reduced hours M-F 11 to 7 and S-S 11 to 6.
Customers can order via the Freshii.com app for curb side pickup
512.269.0641

First Watch – Take Out Available
512.359.7905

Jason's Deli Lakeline – We are open for To-Go Orders and Pick-Up.
512.258.7888

Levant Cafe & Grill
Closed until further notice

Leylas Mediterranean Cafe - Open for take out and delivery
512.456.7574

Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant - Drive Through, Take Out and Delivery with Local Eat, and Door Dash. 
512.258.4016

Longhorn Steak House- Take Out Available
512.260.1681

Mandolas Italian –Take Out Only
512.879.1450

McAlisters Deli of Cedar Park – Open for Delivery through Door Dash.
512.260.3354

McDonald's - Drive Thru Only
512.259.5770 (Bell Blvd)
512.260.4053 (Whitestone)
512.336.1999 (Cypress Creek)

Morning Sunshine Café – Open for Curbside Pick Up.
512.690.1133

Moonshine Comfort & Cocktails – Take Out Orders Only
512.551.8669

Mouton's Bistro & Bar – Curbside & Delivery
512.356.9300

Niki’s Pizza – Open for Delivery and Drive Through
512.250.1188

Pok-E-Jo’s - Curbside pickup and delivery from all of our locations
512.388.7578 (Round Rock)
512.767.1321 (Georgetown)
512.491.0434 (Parmer Lane)

Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co. – Pick-Up Available
512.986.7038

Rock and Rolls Sushi Lounge –Take Out & Delivery from 4-9 pm.
512.649.2222

Salata – Open for Take Out and Pick Up until 8 pm.
512.456.0457

Santa Catarina Restaurant – Open for Curbside Orders and To-Go Orders
737.300.2296

Smokey Mo’s BBQ – Delivery Through Local Eat & Drink
To-Go also available. Currently looking at other delivery options.
512.528.0090 (General Information)

The Brewtique – Open for To-Go Sales
512.291.2622

ThunderCloud Subs – Take Out & Delivery
512.259.8815

Whitestone Brewery - Beer to Go & Online Store
512.765.4828

If you would to be added to this list. please contact Andrea Kornegay at andrea@cedarparkchamber.org
Non-Profit Spotlight - How You Can Help
Our Clients and Volunteers' well-being & safety are a priority at Reveal Resource Center! We do want to continue living out our mission to feed families through spiritual and physical resources during these trying times!  

With that said many of our Volunteers over 65 who are vulnerable to the virus have been asked to stay home which leaves us very short-handed.   

We have made adjustments to distribution on Monday nights & Tuesday mornings so we can continue serving individuals and families in need. We need your help!

Join us at Reveal Resource Center, 1150 S. Bell Blvd Bldg 7, if you can Volunteer on either days:

  • Monday, 6:30 pm - 8 pm
  • Tuesday, 8:30 am to 12 pm

Want to be featured here? Email Lyndee Matthews at lyndee@cedarparkchamber.org
Digital Marketing Strategies
  • TIP: Layout your goals and objectives for your social media platforms at least a month in advance. Map out holidays, sales, and any important information you want to reach people with. Having a social media calendar helps you tell a story and reach your goals and objectives.