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 Update October 5, 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

• MDHHS Emergency Order  – Gathering Prohibition and Mask Order.
•  MIOSHA’s Emergency Rules Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Gov. Whitmer’s MI Safe Start Plan
• 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 8.5.20)
• SBA to Accept PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications Beginning August 10th (WNJ updated 7.27.20)
• FAQs on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness (WNJ updated 8.5.20)
• Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) -Apply for Unemployment Benefits
• Guidance for Employers Facing Potential Layoffs
• Unemployment Services for Employers – Work Share Program: Alternative to Layoffs
• Unemployment Insurance Agency Fact Sheet
• 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)

Federal

• SBA Low-Interest Federal Loans for Disaster-Related Damages – U.S. Small Business Administration
• 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.

• 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.