At The Chamber we recognize that businesses need to be prepared for the impacts of COVID-19. Our staff is working to provide information and resources as they become available.

Quick Links

• Ottawa County Department of Public Health
• Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
  
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• CDC’s Resources for Managing Stress & Anxiety
• Coronavirus Resource Guide for businesses from The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
• Resources & Guidelines for Business from The US Chamber of Commerce
• Coronavirus Toolkit from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce

Public Health Info

Local

• Ottawa County Department of Public Health
• Ottawa County’s COVID-19 Response Updates April 27, 2020
• Care Ottawa County coalition comprised of Greater Ottawa County United Way, Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance, Community Spoke, and Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area.
• North Ottawa Community Health System, Important Information About COVID-19 Testing in our Lakeshore Community (updated 4.5.20)

State of Michigan

• Gov. Whitmer’s MI Safe Start Plan
• Executive Order 2020-115 Temporary restrictions on certain events, gatherings, and businesses
• Executive Order 2020-114 Safeguards to protect Michigan’s workers from COVID-19
• Executive Order 2020-110 Temporary restrictions on certain events, gatherings, and businesses
• Executive Order 2020-97  Safeguards to protect Michigan’s workers from COVID-19 (Rescission EO 2020-91)
• Executive Order 2020-96 Temporary requirement to suspend certain activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life (Rescission 2020-92)
• Executive Orders and Executive Directives
• Identifying Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers – from Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Business Relief & Guidance

Local

• SBA Local Assistance Directory

State of Michigan

• SBA Issues Interim Final Rule Related to PPP Loans (WNJ updated 4.6.20)
• Tax Relief for Businesses
• Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) -Apply for Unemployment Benefits
• Temporary Expansion of Unemployment Benefits (Exec. Order 202010)
• Guidance for Employers Facing Potential Layoffs
• Unemployment Services for Employers – Work Share Program: Alternative to Layoffs
• Unemployment Insurance Agency Fact Sheet
• Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers (CISA – updated 4.17.20)
• Resources for Michigan Businesses, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
• Michigan Reopen Main Street Recovery Resources (MEDC updated 5.14.20)
• MI Local Biz – Crowdfunding Model for Small Businesses (MEDC & Patronicity updated 5.14.20)
• Michigan Entrepreneur Resilience Fund (MEDC & Michigan Women Forward, updated 5.14.20)
• Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application, Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
• Michigan Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Toolkit

Federal

• Coronavirus Emergency Loans, Small Business Guide and Checklist – U.S. Chamber (updated 4.23.20)
• Guide to SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans – U.S. Chamber (updated 4.2.20)
• Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit – U.S. Chamber (updated 4.2.20)
• The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act – U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship (updated 4.2.20)
• Independent Contractor’s Guide to CARES Act Relief – U.S. Chamber (updated 4.17.20)
• Summary on Guidance Issued by the U.S. OSHA – U.S. Chamber (updated 4.17.20)
• National Return to Work Plan Memorandum – U.S. Chamber (updated 4.17.20)

Critical Community Needs

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

Items are needed at North Ottawa Community Health System and Health Pointe and Grand Haven Dept of Public Safety.

Ottawa Area ISD Meal Distribution Sites for School Families

OAISD has been working with local schools to ensure that all students throughout the OAISD service region are included in meal distribution plans during the school closure period Click here to learn more

• Donations of food, personal care items and medical supplies can be made to Love in Action at  1106 Fulton St. Grand Haven.
• Donations of food and toiletries  including quick, easy meals for kids to make can be made to The Salvation Army at 310 N. Despelder St., Grand Haven
• Donations of food can be made to Momentum Center’s MicroPantry at 714 Columbus, Grand Haven.