3/24/20 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

In this rapidly changing situation, we will provide you with daily updates to keep you informed. Here are some helpful links:

Financial Assistance

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster assistance

The deadline to apply is December 16, 2020.

CLICK HERE FMI

Finance Authority of Maine COVID Relief Loan Programs

Offered through FAME: Contact your bank

CLICK HERE FMI

Your financial institution credit union or bank can assist you with these programs.

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Harvard Pilgrim Offers Grants for Non-Profits

CLICK HERE

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Helpful Links/info/updates/rules for employers

Link to new DOL document: Unemployment Insurance FAQs Regarding COVID-19

RETAIL ASSOCIATION OF MAINE

Resources for retailers

Updates from the Maine State Chamber of Commerce HERE

COVID UPDATES are ALWAYS available

on the Chamber's new WEBSITE HERE:

The United Way is looking for Volunteers in the Piscataquis County area to assist area food cupboards, and with food and medication pick up and drop off. Register to volunteer HERE.

If you need help or know someone who does, click HERE .

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.

UPCOMING COVID-19 WEBINARS

-Today and Tomorrow-

Hotel Owners & COVID-19: Implications for Employers

Tue, March 24, 2020 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Provided by: AAHOA

In the wake of the impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry, AAHOA is bringing you a series of webcasts that will keep you informed and help determine next steps for your business.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

How Technology Enables Operations in Crisis

Tuesday, March 24th 2:00PM EST

Provided by: IFBTA

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

COVID-19 Marketing Tool- Kit & Resource Guide for Restaurants

Tuesday, March 24 ^th at 2:30PM EST

Provided by: Targetable

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Decision Making Under Pressure: Your Employees, Your Choices

Wednesday, March 25 ^th at 10:30AM EST

Provided by: Johnson Jackson

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

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!

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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