Thank you to everyone who joined us for our FIRST EVER virtual business exchange! Each participant got a chance to introduce themselves and their business, then we discussed strategies for how to continuing to serve customers and clients. Here are some of the special offers and ideas shared by the group: Access Services by Hannah Merchesen […]
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Request for Donations, Manufacturing of Medical Personal Protective Equipment
How Can Businesses Help? Request for Donation, Manufacturing of Medical Personal Protective Equipment A message from the PA Chamber of Commerce: The strong sense of community that has long been shown among Pennsylvania’s business leaders has set us apart as leaders around the world. At this moment, that community strength needs to be exhibited more […]
April 1, 2020 Information on the Small Business Paycheck Protection Program
4/1/2020 From the Department of the Treasury webpage on CARES: Overview of the program, pdf SMALL BUSINESS PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. Fully Forgiven […]
SBA Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
SBA Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy. Paycheck Protection Program The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed […]
3/25 Governor Wolf announces the COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program, offers 0% loans up to $100,000
3/25/2020: During today’s press briefing Governor Wolf announced the COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program will offer 0% loans up to $100,000 Montgomery County Department of Commerce: Working with economic development partners in southeastern Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED), Montgomery County companies are eligible to apply for the Pennsylvania […]
Members Support Members – Have Questions? Reach out to our members that are banks
As together we navigate through this crisis we strongly encourage our members to support each other. Here is the list of chamber members who are banks. They are ready to serve you and your business and are also listed in our business directory. Ambler Savings Bank: locations – Fairview Village, Ambler, Limerick American Heritage Credit […]
Governor Wolf and Health Secretary Issue ‘Stay at Home’ Orders to 7 Counties to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
Order Effective at Monday, 8:00 PM in Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties Governor Wolf’s Order Secretary of Health’s Order Stay at Home Guidance Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today issued “Stay at Home” orders to Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, as the […]
Link to Small Business Administration Loan Application
Resources and Loans Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development offers working capital loans that could be of assistance to businesses impacted by COVID-19. Resources and information can be found here as they become available. U.S. Small Business Administration On March 19, 2020, Governor Wolf announced the […]
Updated Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses List Updated 5:45pm, 3-21-20
Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Governor Wolf has ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania to close their physical locations as of 8 p.m. March 19, to slow the spread of COVID-19. Due to the high volume of waiver requests, the Wolf Administration is delaying enforcement of Governor Wolf’s order and the Secretary of Health’s order that all non-life-sustaining […]
Find out if your business is considered life-sustaining. Comprehensive list provided by the Montco County Dept. of Commerce
David Zeller, Director of Commerce, Montgomery County Commerce Department, has asked us to share this with our members. The most up-to-date information on the County’s response to COVID-19, for public health and businesses, is on the county’s website. The County Commissioners give a press briefing every day via facebook live. Click list of business […]