Job seekers can visitjobs.mo.gov to access resources and visit uinteract.labor.mo.govto apply for unemployment insurance (UI). AccessUI tips for those applying for unemployment.
If you have furloughed or laid off your workforce, please share the following video with your employees regarding filing for unemployment. And remind your workers to file weekly during the layoff period to continue receiving UI benefits.
SUPPORTING
YOUR BUSINESS
DURING COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2020
We have received more clarity within the last week on tools and programs available to businesses, families and individuals. There are still details to come from several federal agencies on how these programs will be delivered and what to expect. You can hear the highlights outlined in the recording of this week's Chamber CEO Conference Call.
What we do know, is we can expect the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation benefits – the additional $600 available through the CARES Act – to be dispersed to unemployed Missourians displaced due to COVID-19, sometime during the week of April 12. And the IRS reported we should expect to receive economic impact payments within the next two to three weeks.
As you apply for these CARES Act programs, we encourage you to be patient while remaining vigilant and persistent. One recommendation would be to avoid peak times in your efforts. These programs are designed to provide relief for you and fuel for the economy, so don’t get discouraged - keep trying, you will get through.
During these unprecedented times, it's important to keep in touch with your employees to retain your workforce and build morale, communicate with your customers, and maintain regular contact with your bankers, accountants and trusted advisors.
We are here to support you and your business. If you have any immediate questions, please call the Chamber’s direct line at (417) 334-4084 and visit the COVID-19 Business Resources Page to help guide you to available programs.
Questions or comments regarding this newsletter? Email Heather Hardinger.
TAKE PHASE 2 OF THE BUSINESS IMPACT SURVEY
Is your business and employees informed of the benefits lined out in the CARES Act? Please take Phase 2 of our anonymous Business Impact Survey to help us understand the impact of the CARES act to your business. CLICK HERE to take the survey.
YOUR COVID-19 BUSINESS SURVIVAL TOOLKIT
Click the links below to access pertinent information to support your business, your employees, and the community.
The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses. Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors, are eligible if they also meet program size standards.
President Trump announced updated guidelines last week to continue slowing the spread of Coronavirus in America. This 30-day window will be crucial: If every American does their part, the latest model suggests we could save 1 million or more U.S. lives.
Watch the video below from the U.S. Surgeon General on why the next 30 days matter.
GUIDANCE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE: HOW TO HELP
If you or your organization are interested in helping the effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, FEMA has established a website with more information. Examples for the private sector include:
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be “ACTIVE” at the time of award.
If you have medical supplies or equipment to donate, please provide detailson what you are offering.
If you are a private company that wants to produce a product related to the COVID response – email [email protected].
If you are a hospital or healthcare provider in need of medical supplies, please contact your state, local, tribal or territory department of public health and/or emergency management agency.
If you are interested in doing business with FEMA and supporting the response to COVID- 19 with your company’s non-medical goods and/or services, please submit your inquiry to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Procurement Action Innovative Response Team (PAIR) team at [email protected].
PRIVATE SECTOR CALL: UPDATE ON COVID-19 RESPONSE
On April 6, 2020, Dr. Butler shared guidance for the private sector regarding coronavirus response, including what CDC knows at this point and what CDC is doing in response to this outbreak.
