Columbus Chamber | Combatting COVID-19 Business Resources
During this critical time, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce wants to ensure that we are a resource prepared to equip you and your organization with the most relevant information available. We will continue to collect Combatting COVID-19 resources on your behalf and send you updates. If you have a resource or service that you would like us to add to this list, please reach out to your designated Member Resource Specialist with that information.
Columbus Chamber Combatting COVID-19 Updates and Information
Government Relations Updates
Ohio Health Orders
- Director’s Order for Social Distancing, Facial Coverings and Non-Congregating
- Director’s Order Rescinding Various Orders
Ohio Vaccine Information
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Partners For Businesses, Labor Unions and Local Organizations
- COVID-19 Vaccine Program Vaccinating Your Employees/Members: Guidance for Ohio Employers/Organizations
- Ohio’s Vaccination Program
- COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
- COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
For Accurate COVID-19 Information
- Resources for Ohio Nonprofits Dealing with COVID-19
- Ohio Department of Public Health: Responsible Restart Ohio
- Ohio Department of Public Health: Questions about COVID-19?
- Columbus Public Health
- City of Columbus COVID-19 Resources
- Franklin County Public Health COVID-19
- Center for Disease Control
- World Health Organization
Financial Assistance
View Financial Assistance Links
- Updated PPP Information
- Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- To apply for forgiveness of your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, you (the Borrower) may use the Form 3508EZ application or complete this application as directed in these instructions, and submit it to your Lender (or the Lender that is servicing your loan). Borrowers may also complete their application electronically through their Lender.
- SBA PPP Forgiveness FAQ
- Video tutorial for most PPP loans, which includes how to fill out the application
- Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund by Ohio Department of Commerce
- Small Business Relief Grant by Ohio Development Services Agency
- Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act by U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Enterprise
- Briefing on Emergency Coronavirus Funding for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Guide to SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Businesses Guide and Checklist by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters
- SBA Disaster Assistance for COVID-19 (en español)
- SBA COVID-19 Guidance & Loan Resources
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information Sheet: Borrowers by U.S. Department of Labor
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) by U.S. Small Business Administration
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) by U.S. Department of Treasury
Economic Resources
View Economic Resources Links
- Commercial Evictions and Foreclosures Order by Governor DeWine
- Commissioners Announce Support for Struggling Businesses and Employees by Franklin County Board of Commissioners
- Coronavirus Tax Relief by Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- COVID-19 Preparing for the Future (courtesy of The Columbus Region)
- Resilience in a Box by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- America’s Banks Are Here to Help: The Industry Responds to the Coronavirus by American Bankers Association
- Customer Assistance by Ohio Bankers League
- Resources for Economic Support by Ohio Department of Health
- Business Banking Resources and Support for COVID-19 (courtesy of Huntington Bank)
- Important Updates for Our Customers About Coronavirus (courtesy of PNC)
Workforce Resources
View Workforce Resources Links
- COVID-19 Employee Employer Action and Quarantine Guidance by Franklin County Public Health
- COVID-19 Employer Guidance Positive COVID-19 Cases & Close Contacts by Columbus Public Health
- COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines by Columbus Public Health
- An Independent Contractor’s Guide Guide to Cares Act Relief by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Protecting Yourself from COVID-19 in the Workplace by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
- Employer Relief from COVID-19 2020 Dividend by Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
- Business Impact Analysis Worksheet & Business Continuity Plan by Department of Homeland Security
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
- Response to Workplace Safety and Coronavirus Exposure by OSHA
- Guidance for Screening Employees by Ohio Department of Health
- Businesses/Employers – COVID-19 Checklist by Ohio Department of Health
- Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits by Ohio Department of Job & Family Services
- Career Pathway Mobile Platform by Peerro
- Coronavirus Resource Page by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Combating the Coronavirus by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs: Employer Guide by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- COVID-19 and the American Workplace by U.S. Department of Labor
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers by U.S. Department of Labor
- Disaster Response Jobs at SBA by U.S. Small Business Administration
- Central Ohio COVID-19 Tools & Resources by Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio
- AT&T Offers Added Relief for Customers (courtesy of AT&T)
- Be Smart, Stand Apart (courtesy of Dancor Solutions & ComDoc)
- Workforce Development is Now Online (courtesy of Goodwill)
- A Blueprint for Business (courtesy of Kroger)
- Interim Rental Assistance Fund (courtesy of Woda Cooper Companies)
- Accessible, Affordable PPE (courtesy of World Class Plastics)
Community Outreach Tools
View Community Outreach Tools
- 211 COVID-19 Services by 211.org
- Domestic Violence & Stalking Unit Text Service by City Attorney Zach Klein’s Office
- How to Get to Your Local Food Pantry (courtesy of COTA)
- What Columbus City Schools Families Need to Know by Columbus City Schools
- Emergency Response Fund by The Columbus Foundation
- Re-Entry Crisis Quick Guide by Franklin County Board of Commissioners
- Community Food Pantry (courtesy of Kroger)
- COVID-19 Updates for Meals on Wheels (courtesy of LifeCare Alliance)
- COVID-19 Information for Ohio’s Schools and Districts by Ohio Department of Education
- Coronavirus Pandemic Child Care Information for Families by Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
- COVID-19: We are here for you by Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
- Building Developmental Relationships During the COVID-19 Crisis by Search Institute
- CATIE Web to Senior Living Communities Free of Charge by Status Solutions
- Columbus LGBTQ+ COVID-19 Response by Stonewall Columbus
- Support Columbus Eats
- Face Masks for Us
- Community Response Fund by United Way of Central Ohio
- Census 2020: Respond Online, by Mail or Phone by the U.S. 2020 Census
- Ohio. Find it here. by Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Husted
Employee Health & Wellness
View Employee Health & Wellness Links
- Understanding Employees’ Perceptions of Mental Health Support in the Workplace American Heart Association
- Ways to Help by Greater Columbus Chapter of American Red Cross
- COVID CareLine by Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Virtual Healthcare Visits (courtesy of Emergency Services Inc.)
- Important Information for our Members About COVID-19 Coronavirus (courtesy of Medical Mutual)
- Information for Patient Families & Behavioral Health Resources (courtesy of Nationwide Children’s Hospital)
- The Business Crisis Team by Women’s Small Business Accelerator
- Wellness Wellbeats Free Access by NFP
Working Remote Tools & Platforms
View Working Remote Tools & Platforms
- Virtual Assistants (courtesy of Intelligent Office)
- Free Access to Spectrum Broadband and Wi-Fi For 60 Days For New K-12 and College Student Households (courtesy of Spectrum)
- Business Resource Hub by Facebook
- 5 Tips for Ensuring Your Infrastructure is Remote-Ready (courtesy of HMB, Inc.)
- Best Practices for Remote Workers (courtesy of HMB, Inc.)
- Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Google Hangouts, Periscope, Zoom, WebEx, Teams
- FreeConferenceCall.com
- Blending WFH and RTW Teams (courtesy of LOTH, Inc.)
Additional Resources from our Partners
View Additional Resources from our Partners
- COVID-19 Response & Best Practices (courtesy of T.Marzetti/Lancaster Colony)
- COVID-19 Partner Toolkit (courtesy of Experience Columbus)
- GCAC Resources for COVID-19 (courtesy of the Greater Columbus Arts Council)
- COVID-19: Our Response (courtesy of AT&T)
- A Tenant’s Resource Toolkit for COVID-19 (courtesy of CBRE)
- Business Continuity: Strategies for Dealing with COVID-19 (courtesy of Civilis Consulting)
- Fight to Stop the Spread of Infectious Diseases (courtesy of COTA)
- COVID-19 Overview (courtesy of Dancor)
- Combating COVID-19 with Resilience (courtesy of Deloitte)
- Hilton’s Commitment to Guests Through COVID-19 (courtesy of DoubleTree by Hilton Columbus)
- COVID-19: Facts and Information for Your Business (courtesy of EmPower HR)
- Business Resources Hub (courtesy of Excelerate America)
- How to Make & Wear Face Masks (courtesy of Franklin County Public Health)
- COVID-19 Resources (courtesy of GBQ Partners LLC)
- COVID-19-Related Actions to Support Customers and Communities (courtesy of Grange Insurance)
- Additional COVID-19-Related Support for Small Business Owners (courtesy of Grange Insurance)
- Coronavirus COVID-19 Consumer Resources (courtesy of Heartland Bank)
- Immediate Financial Relief Measures for Customers Affected by Coronavirus (courtesy of Huntington)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center (courtesy of Ice Miller)
- Mobile Card Readers (limited availability courtesy of Infintech)
- Virtual Streaming Studio Available in Columbus (Live!) (courtesy of Live Technologies!)
- COVID-19 Toolbox (courtesy of M+A Architects)
- COVID-19 Partner Resource Center (courtesy of Plante Moran)
- Our Thoughts on Coronavirus (courtesy of Schneider Downs)
- COVID-19 Ohio Programs Update (courtesy of Schneider Downs)
- Tips for Password Security (courtesy of Simple Plan IT)
- Free 30-Second Video for Businesses (courtesy of Spectrum)
- Coronavirus Update (courtesy of T. Marzetti Company)
- Business Continuity and COVID-19 Security Alert (courtesy of thinkCSC)
- COVID-19 Task Force (courtesy of Thompson Hine)
- Coronavirus Update (courtesy of Uniglobe Travel Designers)
