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                        The Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce is working with the Small Business Association of Michigan to answer & assist with any questions and concerns you have at this time. Please reach out to the Chamber if we can help you in any way.

                         

                        In light of the current situation regarding COVID-19, we have postponed all events until further notice (including the Pioneer Chamber Golf Open scheduled for 5/20)


                        To aid in the evaluation of the economic impact of the current situation, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce is strongly encouraging participation in an online survey. This survey will be useful by increasing legislature awareness of hardship on YOUR business. The information gathered will be passed onto lawmakers. This survey can be found HERE. Please encourage other business owners to fill it out as well.

                         
                        For BCBS members, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan has provided a Group Customer COVID-19 FAQ to help members get the care they need during this COVID-19 outbreak: CLICK HERE


                        Ways to Support Local
                        While there are new restrictions by Governor Whitmer (SEE HERE), we strongly encourage you to patronize local business as much as possible through the various take-out, delivery, curbside pickup & online options that are available. Many small and local businesses have very low profit margins and this temporary change may harshly impact them. Many businesses will be happy to accommodate a customer if there is any way possible to avoid loss of profit, so please call them to ask what options are available. If none are available, support them on social media by interacting with their pages, by liking and sharing their posts.


                        The money you save from the imposed restrictions can still be used for local business to regain economic loss once the restriction has been lifted.
                        SPEND if you can, SAVE if you can’t, SHOP later! Keep our local economy going as much as possible.


                        We are happy to help members with sharing social media promotions that you may have going on despite the situation. If you are still open and able to provide your service, please let us know and we can share the information.
                         
                        To support your fellow Chamber members, please view our online business directory HERE.
                         
                        For updates on local events, COVID-19 and economic legislation:
                         
                        Michigan Chamber of Commerce www.michamber.com
                        State of Michigan www.michigan.gov
                        Center for Disease Control www.cdc.gov
                         

                        • Following are some general resources for your business:
                          • Michigan Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Toolkit
                          • Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs: Employer Guide
                          • Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide
                          • Guide to SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans
                          • Guide to Employee Retention Tax Credit
                          • US Chamber Coronavirus Small Business Guide
                          • US Chamber Coronavirus Response Toolkit
                          • Department of Labor
                          • Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
                          • Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Assistance
                        • Michigan ​Small Business Development Center
                          • Supporting Your Small Business During COVID-19
                          • Get Back to Work Safely Guide from SBAM
                        • Unemployment
                          • Claiming Unemployment Benefits in Michigan: COVID-19 Guide
                          • A Smart Alternative to Layoffs: Work Share Program

                         

                        Additional Resources:

                        • COVID 19 Resources - Start Here
                        • Gov Whitmer's Press Releases - Stay Up To Date!
                        • Michigan Chamber of Commerce: News Blog
                        • Michigan Chamber of Commerce: Unemployment Benefits FAQ
                        • Small Business Association of MI: COVID-19 Resources
                        • Medicare Telemedicine Healthcare Provider Fact Sheet
                        • SBAM Key Updates COVID-19
                        • Access to Capital - MEDC
                        • Resources for Small Businesses
                        • Supporting Your Small Business During COVID-19
                        • COVID-19 MEDC MI Business Resources
                        • Coronavirus Toolkit
                        • MEDC News Release

                         

                        Small Business Association (SBA) Loan Program Info:

                        • COVID-19 Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide
                        • SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Guide
                        • Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide
                        • SBA Disaster Loan Application
                        • Helpful Article about SBA Loan Application from the Kaufmann Foundation
                        • Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act
                        • Paycheck Protection Program Application

                         

                        Information & Resources from the US Chamber of Commerce:

                        • Coronavirus Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide & Checklist
                        • Coronavirus Digital Toolkit
                        • Coronavirus Guidance for Employers
                        • Coronavirus Workplace Tips for Employees
                        • Coronavirus Resource Hub for Small Businesses
                        • Coronavirus Local/State Policy Tracker
                        • Coronavirus Workplace Flyer

                        Preparedness and Response Plan Templates

                        Executive Order 2020-59 requires businesses to develop a "COVID-19 Preparedness and Response plan." Below are links to four different templates, based on risk, for your use:

                        • Lower Risk Template
                        • Medium Risk Template
                        • High Risk Template
                        • Very High Risk Template
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