CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Source Credit: Cape May County Chamber of Commerce
The Upper Township Business Association is helping to keep businesses updated on Coronavirus (COVID-19) information through a partnership with the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce. The CMC Chamber has been working actively to keep the business community abreast of the latest news related to Covid-19 and has graciously allowed us to share this information with our members.
The links below have been provided by the CMC Chamber and are from trusted sources for best practices to reduce the spread of the virus, and to help businesses get through the interruption. We will be updating with new information as it becomes available.
New Jersey Coronavirus Hotline: 1-800-222-1222
Governor Murphy has set up a 24-hour hotline where trained healthcare professionals can answer questions about COVID-19. The number is 1-800-222-1222 and the call is free. You can also visit: covid19.nj.gov
LATEST NEWS
Latest NJ Department of Health guidance documents as of May 28th, 2021 in regards to indoor dining, pools and aquatic facilities, body art and tanning, and high touch amusement and recreational facilities:
Pools & Aquatic Recreation Facilities
Tanning Facilities & Body Art Establishments
Indoor & Outdoor High-Touch Amusement and Recreation Activities
Next Phase of N.J.’s Emergency Assistance Grant Program is Open. Pre-registration has reopened for Phase 4 of the state’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program, which provides grants of up to $20,000 to eligible small- and medium-sized businesses and nonprofits that have been hurt by the pandemic. For more information, click here. (State of New Jersey)
The SBA Launches a Grant Program for Businesses Owned by Veterans, Women and Economically Disadvantaged People. The U.S. Small Business Administration launched the ‘Community Navigator Pilot Program,’ a $100 million grant program, that also provides counseling and networking, for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, women and veterans. For more information, click here. (U.S. Small Business Administration)
TOP FUNDING RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS
Click on the links below to download the latest information.
CARES Act – Payroll Protection Program
To learn more, visit: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/assistance-for-small-businesses
To learn more, visit: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/covid-19-economic-injury-disaster-loans
To learn more, visit: https://business.nj.gov/covid
Cape May County’s COVID-19 Testing
Coronavirus general information Brochure
Cape Regional Medical Center OnDemand Telemedicine
Cape May County Government Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
How to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 (printable flyer)
State of New Jersey:
NJ Dept. of Health Coronavirus Website
Gov. Murphy’s Executive Order No. 107 & 108, on closures and social distancing
N.J. website devoted to business concerns
How to apply for Unemployment Insurance benefits
NJDOL Sick Leave Policies
Employee benefits & work status if impacted by Coronavirus
NJ jobs & hiring portal
Mortgage assistance
Report a scammer or price gouging to NJ Consumer Affairs
Administrative Order on Hotels, Motels & Guest Homes
Executive Order 150 Outdoor Dining
Executive Directive 20-024 Hotel Sanitation
NJ Alcohol Beverage Control Temporary Expansion
NJ Division of Health Outdoor Dining Protocols
NJ Small Landlord Emergency Grant Program
Executive Order 2020-21 Health Clubs
COVID Alert NJ (exposure notification app)
NJ State Senate Update on Outdoor Dining 1.7.21
Business, Industry and Employer Information:
Comcast Comprehensive COVID-19 Response (free wifi network, unlimited data, more)
New Jersey American Water response to COVID-19 (no turn offs & new turn ons)
Atlantic City Electric response to COVID-19 (suspended disconnections, bill pay help)
Coronavirus information for NJ business
N.J. website devoted to business concerns
NJDOL Sick Leave Policies
SBA Disaster Loan Guidance and Assistance or call 1-800-659-2955
SBA disaster loans fact sheet
SBA disaster loans information in Spanish
Applying for SBA disaster loans (EIDL), or view the CMC Chamber webinar
IRS Resources for Employers and Employees
American Hotel & Lodging Association Resources
PR and Marketing Checklist for Hotels & Lodging
Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
Apply for SBA Disaster Loan
NJ Economic Development Authority Grants and Loans
NJEDA State Emergency Assistance Eligibility Wizard
CARES Act – Payroll Protection Program loan application
Travel Industry Guidance for Promoting Health & Safety to Travelers
America’s SBDC Small Business Resiliency Guide
SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
Latest 2021 Information:
Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; PPP as Amended by Economic Aid Act
Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Loans
Accessing Capital for Minority, Veteran and Women-Owned Business Concerns
Updated Guide to Emergency Loans
REOPENING GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESSES IN CAPE MAY COUNTY
—> Get the Cape May County Safely Together Tool Kit Here
The County of Cape May is committed to a safe reopening. It is the goal of the Recovery Initiative to facilitate a progressive reopening of Cape May County subject to proper protocols and culminating in the most responsible reopening of many of its public and business facilities.
Cape May Co. Planning Dept. Outdoor Dining Requirements
AtlantiCare Covid-19 Resource Guide
How to Reopen Business After Covid-19? Find the answers to questions on how to reopen specific business types after Covid-19. This guidance contains protocols for safety, sanitation, and operations for businesses to refer to upon reopening. It is organized by industry and contains both industry association recommendations, as well as input from local stakeholders.
Best Practice Return to Work Tool Kit Back to Work Safely (AIHA) OSHA Guidance
RECREATION
Attractions Pools Sightseeing Golf Courses Recreational Fishing Events Sports
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Restaurants Outdoor Dining Bars Wineries Breweries Distilleries Events
SERVICE AND RETAIL
Retail Shops Hair & Nail Salons Technology Car Dealers Boat Dealers Gyms
LODGING AND REAL ESTATE
Hotels Camping Resorts Real Estate Offices & Vacation Rentals
FAITH, FAMILY AND HEALTHCARE
Faith Based Organizations Youth Camps Childcare Dental
INDUSTRY
Commercial Fishing Agriculture Manufacturing
Unified “Safely Together” Campaign
Check out Cape May County’s
Reopening Toolkit for Businesses
Cape May County Department of Health – On Facebook
COVID-19 UPDATES – CDC
Washington Post – Covid-19 Mapping US Cases – Deaths
New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub
CMC Health Department Covid-19 Dashboard is here
Covid Vaccine Registration (New Link)
Keep Informed by Upper Township (New Link)
CMC Chamber YouTube Channel here
See Playlists: Covid-19 Information 20-Videos
Digital Marketing 3
Membership Meetings 1
Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce – Blog Page
Returning to Work – Suggested Best Practices – Post May 15, 2020
CDC Interim Guidance for Restaurants and Bars – Post May 20, 2020
Page Update 10 Feb 2021
Previous Updates: 22 Sep 2020; 24 July 2020; 17 June 2020