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
• CDC’s Public Health Recommendations for Vaccinated Persons
• 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
  • Vaccine Notification (updated 1.06.21)
  • COVID 19 Updates (updated 12.15.20)
• 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
  •  Expanded COVID Testing (updated 11.10.20)
  • Testing & Symptom Information (updated 4.5.20)

State of Michigan

• MDHHS Eliminates 10-Day Quarantine Option for ‘Close Contact’ (4.6.21)
• MDHHS MI COVID-19 Vaccination Prioritization Guidance
• MDHHS – March 2- Gatherings and Face Mask Order (Dine-In, Social Gathering)
• MDHHS February 4 – Gathering and Face Mask Order (Sports Guidance)
  • Gathering Infographic & Capacity Limits Fact Sheet (3.2.21)
  • Sports Guidelines Infographic   (2.04.21)
• MDHHS Epidemic Orders
• MIOSHA’s Emergency Rules Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Gov. Whitmer’s MI Safe Start Plan
• Identifying Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers – from Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Business Relief & Guidance

Federal

• SBA Announces Shuttered Venue Operator Grants Application Portal – U.S. Small Business Administration (Updated 3.24.21)
• SBA Reopens the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)– U.S. Small Business Administration (updated 1.11.21)
• Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program Extended – U.S. Small Business Administration (updated 1.11.21)
• Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans – U.S. Chamber (updated 12.22.20)
• Summary of 501(c)(6) Eligibility in Pandemic Relief Package Expansion of PPP (updated 12.22.20)
• Co-Pandemic Relief Small Business Update Recording – U.S. Chamber (updated 12.22.20)

State of Michigan

• Employee Assistance Grants – For Individuals in Hospitality, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation, Food Services & Gyms/Fitness
• Michigan Business Survival Grants – For Businesses impacted by COVID-19 and the Gatherings and Mask Order of Nov & Dec 2020
• Resources for Michigan Businesses, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
• Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) -Apply for Unemployment Benefits
• Guidance for Employers Facing Potential Layoffs
• Unemployment Insurance Agency Fact Sheet

Local

• SBA Local Assistance Directory
• Additional Stimulus Legislation Summary from De Boer, Baumann & Company PLC
• City of Grand Haven’s EDC Small Business Emergency Relief Loan

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.

• 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.
• Donations of food, clothing or toys can be made to The People Center at 307 E. Exchange, Spring Lake.