Distinctly Different
The Chamber has cancelled all events through June 30, 2020, including rescheduling our Women in Business event (slated for March 26) and our Annual Banquet (slated for early June) into this fall. Our Chamber Ambassadors Golf Outing is scheduled for Thursday, August 6 at Elmwood Country Club.
The Chamber has compiled a list of local restaurants that have drive-thru, carry-out, and/or delivery available. We will be continuing to update this list and encourage you to share this post on your Facebook page. Find the list here.
Resources for Businesses
All employers should be implementing strategies to protect their workforce from the coronavirus while ensuring continuity of operations.
5 Guidelines to Consider as You Plan to Re-open to the Public
Updated Proclamation from Governor Reynolds reopening list- Published June 10, 2020
Updated Disaster Proclamation from Governor Reynolds reopening list- Published May 26, 2020
Updated Disaster Proclamation from Governor Reynolds reopening list- Published May 20, 2020
Updated Disaster Proclamation from Governor Reynolds with reopening list- Published May 13, 2020
Other resources for businesses planning to re-open to the public
CO – from the US Chamber of Commerce
American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)
Retail reopening from the Iowa Retail Initiative
Other Chamber Resources
Small Business Development Center Podcasts & Webinars
Small business best practices from the Iowa Retail Initiative
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
Federal resources
Small Business Guidelines and Checklist – Paycheck Protection Program
Paid Leave Program Employer Guide
Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program Guide
Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide
Coronavirus Small Business Guide
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workplace Tips for Employees
Guidance For Employers To Plan and Respond To Coronavirus
Interactive Workplace Flyer Builder
Coronavirus Tax Relief from IRS
Employee Rights under Families First Act
Families First Act additional information
State resources
Iowa Business Recovery Assistance
SBA Disaster Assistance in response to Coronavirus
Iowa Small Business Relief Grant Program and Tax Deferral
Resources for Individuals
Employee rights under the Families First Act
Marshall County Resource Guide
Information from the Iowa Department of Health
Iowa Unemployment Insurance information
Mortgage, rent and utility assistance
MICA’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Information from Governor Kim Reynolds
Resources for Non-Profits
SBA Disaster Assistance in response to Coronavirus
COVID-19 Response Toolkit
The Chamber is proud to offer this FREE toolkit to our businesses, courtesy of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Click here for your toolkit.