The Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing the most up-to-date list of available resources to businesses and individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The list will be updated as new resources become available and will immediately be posted on the Chamber's
Coronavirus Resources page on our website and communicated to our members each week.
NOTE: The information provided is constantly changing. Please consult the appropriate organization for the most up-to-date information and answers to your questions.
Chamber Survey - How are you and how can we help? As a valued Chamber Member, we want to hear about the problems you are facing during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This survey will help us understand your business needs so we can better support you and your efforts to thrive in this challenging time. This survey will take less than 5 minutes. DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2020
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Chamber Updates Communications
Archive - To easily reference a past email, we have archived the most recent on our website.
Saginaw Area Businesses Step Up - During this time of crisis, our Saginaw County Chamber Members are going above and beyond to join the fight to aid those in need. We are honored to share their stories on our website and
Facebook page.
Source: Office of Governor Whitmer
The Small Business Administration ( SBA.gov ) announced that the much anticipated Paycheck Protection Program Loans would roll out on Friday, April 3rd. There has been some confusion over the process for application, forms to use, and how long it will take before funds are distributed.
Read more.
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority offers mobile app
myStrength to provide mental health support.
More than 2,000 Michigan companies are currently hiring. Visit Pure Michigan Talen Connect at
MiTalent.com.
The Saginaw County Health Department issued Public Health Emergency Order SCHD2020-02 regarding
procedures for businesses/entities that remain open.
In response to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Department of Labor has issued a mandatory update to federal employment posters. During the stay at home order, employers should share this with all employees (via email or intranet). Once the order is lifted it must be posted at your business through December 31.
Governor's
Executive Order 2020-36 protects workers who stay home when they or close contacts are sick.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced guidance to provide information to workers and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
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The Michigan Chamber is offering free on demand
webinars covering a wide variety of COVID-19 topics for business.
Additional food assistance approved for 350,000 Michigan families in response to COVID-19 emergency; SNAP work requirements also temporarily waived.
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