Now More Than Ever
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We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
~ Winston Churchill
- Shop local online, order take out and delivery ... lets come together as a community to support our local businesses who are doing the best they can do to keep things going!
- Thank you, thank you, Thank you to our health care workers, nurses, aids, doctors, EMTs, police officers ... for taking care of our community.
- Special thanks to our businesses who are all rallying to donate products and re-shift manufacturing to support the needs of our healthcare facilities.
- Thank you to all of the non profit organizations who are assisting our local communities.
For your convenience and reference, we have created two COVID-19 resource pages on our website.
Our
COVID-19 Resources
page gives you the latest information from a variety of sources about COVID-19, how to keep yourself healthy, business loan, grant, & assistance programs, and much more! Our
COVID-19 Support Local
page is a list of local businesses in a various industries that have special offerings and online specials at this time. Both webpages are updated regularly!
Let us help you during this uncertain time.... The Chamber is Here for You!
Marlyn
Marlyn Kissner, Executive Vice President, Northern Region
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
Carbon Chamber and Economic Development
Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce
Mobile: 610.751.4932
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LET'S TAKE A LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE SMILES WE'VE SHARED!
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Simply email the following information to
Liz Blose
today!
- Company Name
- Company Address
- Company Phone Number
- Special/Discount/Takeout/Promo/Curbside Option you want to be listed. (You can specify if you are doing daily specials and where they can refer to view them.)
Any business (member or non-member) can be listed on this resource page as long as all the information above is submitted.
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Be sure to check our social media and event calendar often to stay up to date on all of our upcoming virtual events. New virtual events will be added often.
The April 1st Mixer has reached max capacity; more opportunities will be availible very soon!
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April Committee Meetings Schedule
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RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE RELIEF FUND - APPLY FOR AID
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Through the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation will provide grants to restaurant industry employees who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19, financially, whether through a decrease in wages or loss of employment.
- Apply for a grant starting Thursday, April 2, 2020
- Each approved grant is $500, one per person only
- See Eligibility Requirements by clicking the below link
Grants will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis to those individuals who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria, as reviewed and verified by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Subject to the availability of funds contributed to the Fund, a one-time grant of $500 will be disbursed directly to the applicant following NRAEF’s review and confirmation that their submitted application meets the prescribed guidelines. Awards will limited to one grant per person.
Our one-time grants are intended to help offset short-term COVID-19 related financial hardships, such as paying any of the following expenses:
- Home rent or mortgage
- Car payments or transportation costs
- Utility bills
- Student loan payments
- Child care
- Groceries
- Medical bills
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MAIN STREET GRANT PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Chamber Foundation’s mission is to improve the appearance and vitality of every main street in the Lehigh Valley and the Northern Tier, Carbon and Monroe Counties. In keeping with the goal of urban revitalization, our grant dollars help to fund a variety of projects intended to visually enhance our downtowns and surrounding traditional neighborhoods.
Proposals are due by May 31, 2020 for projects to be completed July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Requests will be thoughtfully reviewed, and applicants will be notified by July 30, 2020.
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POCONO MOUNTAINS RESOURCE LINKS
The Monroe County Office of Emergency Management presents the
CodeRED
Emergency Alert System. When you register for CodeRED you will receive emergency alerts including, COVID-19 information, Amber Alerts, road closures, and weather warnings.
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CHAMBER COVID-19 RELIEF FUND GRANTS
Phase 2 Coming Soon!
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Who can apply:
Businesses and nonprofit organizations in Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, & Warren (NJ) Counties are eligable to apply!
Intended purpose:
- Rent
- Payroll
- Other operating expenses
Program guidelines:
- $2000 maximum request
- Applications to be approved by committee based on availability of funds
- Priority will be given to businesses operating on a main street or surrounding neighborhood
- Apply online through April 3, 2020
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2020-2021 DIRECTORY
COMING
SOON!
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MAKE SURE YOU LISTING IS UP TO DATE
AD SPACES ARE AVAILIBLE!
Advertising in The Chamber’s business directory is your link to the region’s business leaders and decision makers. You can’t afford to miss this opportunity. Prominently place a display ad in the directory to boost your exposure to member businesses and help your company shine. For 110 years, the Pocono Chamber has demonstrated its commitment to providing an optimum business environment for its members. Members work together on one of the Chamber’s committees/task forces or in other ways to enhance our quality of life and to promote progress. As Monroe County continues to grow each year, so does the scope of the Chamber’s work.
Questions? Contact Liz or Mike today!
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WEBINAR INFORMATION
Monday through Friday | 12:00 PM
U.S. Small Business Administration will hold webinar training on the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program for small businesses and private non-profits due to COVID-19. The webinar will provide you with answers and help you understand:1) who is eligible for an SBA Disaster (EIDL) loan. 2) what you need to have in hand before filing your application. 3) Q&A time devoted to answer your specific questions. Due to the high volume of questions, the webinar will be held daily. If the session is full, please join a session at another day.
- Schedule begins Tuesday, March 24 and continues daily through Friday April 3. Webinars are offered Monday through Friday.
- Each Webinar starts at 12:00 noon and concludes at 1:30 p.m.
- Log in Information: https://score.zoom.us/j/723846010
- Call our SBA District Office at 610-382-3062, with any questions about the training.
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM OR Thursdays, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join the Small Business Development Center for Q&A Live Video Online Group Sessions with SBDC consultants now on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Sign in on Tuesdays, 10 a.m.- Noon or Thursdays, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. via Zoom link:
https://zoom.us/j/942798283
{Note: this session is being held as an open group and can have multiple guests participating at the same time.} SBDC Business Consultants are also available for individual meetings by phone or private live video conferencing. --- The SBDC team remains available to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses. Serving Bradford County, Lackawanna County, Monroe County, Pike County, Susquehanna County, Tioga County, Wayne County, and Wyoming County in PA.
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Did you miss the
GLVCC
's Free Families First Coronavirus Response Act Webinar presented by Hoffman Hlavac & Easterly??
More webinars coming soon!
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VECTOR SECURITY OFFERING FREE ESSENTIAL HOME SECURITY TO FRONTLINE HEALTH CARE WORKERS
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Questions?
Call us, 570-421-4433
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POCONO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.poconochamber.org
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