COVID 19
As COVID-19 emerges as a global concern, the Longview Chamber of Commerce is monitoring the situation and we want to provide you with accurate information, useful tools and resources that allow you to operate your business effectively. Facts Matter!
Chamber Resources
We have compiled chamber resources for you on the COVID-19 response to provide a one-stop resource center for you.
Click on a resource below for more information.
Messages From CEO / President, Kelly R Hall, CCE, IOM, MSL
May 26 – Challenges / Issues Facing Businesses as We Re-Open
USCC PPP Forgiveness Guide
TX Request for Liability Protections for Texas Employers
May 11 – We’re Open & We’re Here for You!
May 4 – Responding Together During Times of Uncertainty
April 27 – Opening Texas Safely
The Governor’s Report – Opening Texas Safely
Guidelines for Opening Up American Again
April 20 – Implementing a Return to Work Plan
April 13 – Implementing a Return to Work Plan
April 5 – Getting Through the COVID-19 Together
March 30 – Responding Together During Times of Uncertainty
March 23 – The Longview Chamber is Working on Your Behalf
March 13 – Longview is Open for Business!
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Texas Coronovirus Testing Sites
CompTIA – Cyber Safety Best Pratices for Working Remotely
CompTIA – 8 Cyber Security Tips for Working Remotely
LCC Letter to Gregg County Waiver for Industries and Products
LCC Guide to Virtual Meeting Etiquette
LCC Letter to City of Longview Waiver for Industries and Products
Payroll Protection Program Information from Senator Cornyn
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Webinar Recordings
Webinar COVID19 Attorney Handout
US Chamber – Small Business Loan Guide & Checklist
SBDC & SBA Stimulus Bill Handout
Example Remote Work Policy
Working Remotely Slides
US Chamber – SBA EIDL Guide
US Chamber – Emp Retention Credit Guide
US Chamber – Small Business PPP Loan Guide
US Chamber – Guía para Pequeñas Empresas para los Préstamos Federales
US Chamber – FMLA Paid Leave Programs-Guide
PRO-Active 17-Pivot Point Checklist
Actions to Manage Your Business Slides
Top 10: Data Security & Remote Working
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Essential Business Identification
Families First Coronavirus Full Slides
Webinar Recordings
Managing Stress Full Slides
Immigration Briefing in the Region
HR Guide to Return to Work
FFCRA Quick Guide for HR
PPP Forgiveness Guide
Main Street Lending Program
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COVID‐19 Business and Tax Update Released March 21, 2020
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New! Back to Business Playbook: Compliance and Risk Management Considerations during the COVID-19 Pandemic
DIY-Employee Facing Communications
HUB Decision Process Flow – Families First Coronavirus Response Act(FFA)
Podcasts
Small Biz Challenge: Where We Grow From Here. Robert Herjavec, CEO of Herjavec group and star of ABC’s Shark Tank,
The Crucial Steps Small Business Owners Should Take Today
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Resilience in a Box Top 20 Tips for Biz Prep
Resilience in a Box Checklist for Business Preparedness
Businesses Are Adapting to Change
Our Chamber members who are providing adapted ways to continue business operations while adhering to shelter and Social Distancing mandates to protect people.
Sweet Shop USA
A Mount Pleasant Chocolate Factory Transforms Into Medical Face Shield assembly Line
By Erin Roach Southern Baptist Texan Apr 3, 2020 Updated Apr 3, 2020 ; published by the Longview News-Journal April 5, 2020
MOUNT PLEASANT — A chocolate factory owned by a couple of Southern Baptists is among the factories that have converted to make medical face shields to supply hospitals with personal protective equipment needed in the COVID-19 fight. Click here to read the story!
Businesses Helping Businesses
B2B Solutions
Our Chamber members who are providing new ways or special offers to help other businesses in our business community! We are all in this together. Now is the time to embrace new technology and messaging!
Jodac Office Outfitters
We hope and pray all is well with you. Please be safe. We would just like let you know OUR NEW BUSINESS HOUR at Jodac Office Outfitters starting March 27, 2020- will be 10am-2pm Monday-Friday BY PHONE 8AM-5PM and Saturday BY APPOINTMENT. If you need any deliveries before or after hours please let us know. Thanks so much for your business. BE SAFE!
Click here to learn see their flyer!
Day Tire Centers
Essential Workers receive Government Pricing through April 30.
Click here to learn more about this Program!
M. Roberts Media Community Grant
M Roberts Media is offering a $1 million grant fund for small local businesses. Our company understands these are dificult times and we want to help out as best we can.
Click here to learn more about this Program!
JustMeet
The simplest conference call solution
Click HERE or within this post to go to JustMeet web site!
Need to meet remotely or host a small group of up to 50 callers when just voice is needed? The solution is simple. Join quickly from any phone, any time with JustMeet conferencing! NO apps, special software or hardware required.
Sign up at JustMeet.live
Click here to learn more about this 30-day free service!
Churches Helping Churches
According to Barna Group, tens of thousands of pastors are unsure if their church will survive the coronavirus pandemic and a quarter of American churches have reduced staff hours, reduced compensation or laid off employees.
Here is how you can help!
Open for Small Business Initiative
Washington Prime Group, owner of Longview Mall, recognizes the vital role that small businesses play as a major driver of the U.S. economy.
WPG has partnered with the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship and the University of Chicago to launch the Open for Small Business Initiative, provides an easy to use lease modification template allowing for the deferral of payments until local entrepreneurs can get back on their feet.
There are educational webcast seminars with government agency officials and private sector experts to discuss how to access SBA guaranteed loans and more. These resources are being made available to all small businesses whether or not they are a WPG tenant. Visit the Open for Small Business website to learn more, access the form and webcasts. Click here for the entire article.
ABC Auto
Protect Employees & Customers with Plexi-G;ass Sheilds
ABC Auto installed plexi-glass shields in front of their counters to keep their customers and employees safe. Click here for the picture of the installation. They are offering to help the community by offering these 24″x48″ shields for only $40 a sheet. The shields can be attached by using C clamps that can be purchased at any hardware store. If a customer would like to hang them from the ceiling using chains, they will pre-drill holes in the panel.
If you are interested, contact Donna Dyess (ddyess@abcauto.com) or Justin Smith (jsmith@abcauto.com). You can also call their glass shop at 903-232-3020. Or reach out to Jake Taylor with any further questions, 903.232.3060.
Best Western Plus
Special Medical and First Responder Rate
Best Western Plus is extending their hospitality and help by providing a special Medical and First Responder Rate. Anyone in the Medical Field, Police or Fire Responder can receive the temp $59.99 rate with all of our great services. We have switched to “Grab & Go” breakfast bags in order to help protect our guests and employees during this time.. Click here to access the flyer!
Cynergy Technology
COVID-19 Exploited by Malicious Cyber Actors
The news is filled with topics on COVID-19 and everything that goes along with it. A recent Cyber Security article opened with the following headlines: “Ransomware slows COVID-19 treatment development, Malware targets online shoppers, and Phishing scams jump by 667% in a month.” The Department of Homeland Security Cyber Awareness Group has released the following alert.
Remote Working Guidance
Click here to read about: Remote Workers, Zoom Meetings, Microsoft Cloud Services, and Cyber Security.
Cyber Security Guidance
Cynergy Technology offers Cyber Security guidance as businesses transition to a high demand of virtual work in response to protecting people during COVID-19. Click to read about: Telecommunitg/Mobile Workforce, Anti-Virus / Anti-Malware and, Valid Information Sources.
Nerds Stick Together - Free Tools to Meet Online and Work Remotely
Free Tools – All of these tools have the ability to do work with your computer, laptop or smartphone / tablet – if you have a screen with a camera you can work together online. A list of IT companies that can help. Click here for the web site. Click here for the video.
