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COVID-19 Toolkit
The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce is closely tracking the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) for our businesses and the Pierre/Fort Pierre communities. Below are resources for how your business and family can plan for and respond to the virus. We will update this page as information is made available.
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- Overview and Monitoring
- HR Business Resources
- Financial Business Resources
- Remote Working Business Resources
- Community Resources
- 7/2/21: SBA Administrator Announces Closure of Restaurant Revitalization Program
- 7/1/21: SBA Annouces Extension of $100M Grant ‘Community Navigator Pilot’ Program Proposals to 7/23/21
- 6/22/21: 40 Grants, Loans and Programs to Benefit Your Small Business from US Chamber of Commerce
- 5/14/21: USDA Expands Access to Capital for Very Small Rural Businesses
- 5/10/21: SBA COVID-19 Updates for SD Economic Ecosystem Partners
- 5/10/21: SBA Funds 16,000 Restaurant Revitalization Fund Awards
- 4/27/21: SBA Administrator Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Bil. Restaurant Revitalization Fund
- 4/23/21: SBA to Reopen Shuttered Venue Operators Grants for Applications
- 3/24/21: SBA to Increase Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
- 3/19/21: SBA Launches Portal to Begin Accepting Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications on April 8
- 3/16/21: SBA Extends Deferment Period for all COVID-19 EIDL and Other Disaster Loans Until 2022
- 3/10/21: ASAE | The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
- 12/22: Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans from the US Chamber of Commerce
- 12/11: Additional Small Business and Healthcare Grants
- Work Hard. Work Smart. Work Safe. Playbook for businesses getting back to work during COVID-19
- 9/9: Governor Noem Outlines Framework for $400 Million in CARES Act Funding for South Dakota Small Business
- 6/4: Q&A with Pierre School District Superintendent, Dr. Kelly Glodt
- 5/27: Chamber Brew video with the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce
- 5/20: Q&A with Dr. Holland of Avera in Pierre
- 4/28: South Dakota’s “Back to Normal” Plan
- 3/29: Pierre-Fort Pierre Business Call with SBA, Accountant (Callie Iverson), Attorney (Jeromy Pankratz), Mayor Steve Harding, Mayor Gloria Hanson & Business Owners
- 4/6: Governor Noem’s Executive Order Regarding COVID-19 Guidelines
- 4/7: Pierre City Commission Emergency COVID Ordinance
- US Chamber of Commerce: Global Dashboard on COVID-19 Government Policies
- Care19 App to Trace Your Movements for Potential Exposure
- CDC | Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary
Updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracking the situation in the U.S. and the latest recommendations - World Health Organization | Coronavirus
News and Q&As from around the world - South Dakota Department of Health | Coronavirus in South Dakota
An updated tracker of test results in South Dakota and additional resources - Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science and Engineering
Interactive map showing the coronavirus spread in real-time. - South Dakota State University Professor Analyzes Coronavirus
Health and Safety
- CDC | Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease
Recommended strategies for employers to use now - OSHA | COVID-19 Safety and Health Standards, Control & Prevention External Link
An overview of information for workers and employers, including links to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and control and prevention - Avera and Sanford Health Coronavirus Overview
Updates and tips for protecting yourself and staying healthy - Avera Toolkit
- 5/22: Reopening Guidance for Restaurant Industry by the National Restaurant Association
- Work Hard. Work Smart. Work Safe. Playbook for getting back to work during COVID-19
Employer Resources
Managing Current Employees
- 4/9: Updated COVID-19 Employment Issues video (SD Retailers Members Only)
- 4/1: US Chamber of Commerce Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide
- FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT (ACT) signed into law 3/18/2020 effective starting 4/1/2020
- Post All Job Openings
- Workers Compensation Coverage and COVID-19
- Paid Sick Leave FAQ’s and Information prepared by Jackson Lewis
- US Department of Labor | Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers
Information about laws related to compensation, office closure, and work from home - US Department of Labor | Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers
Information about FMLA eligibility and responsibilities
Downsizing Resources
- 4/6: Labor Department Outlines CARES Act Benefits and Implementation
- 4/2: South Dakota Department of Labor Reemployment Assistance Business Guidance
- COVID-19: Reemployment Assistance Eligibility Determinations.
The Department of Labor and Regulation’s proposed scenario interpretations regarding Reemployment Assistance eligibility. - Business Webinar on Unemployment Insurance During the COVID-19 Pandemic (we applogize for the audio qualidy during part of the webinar; there was a technical issue with the webinar system)
- PowerPoint Presentation
- PowerPoint Presentation – Note Taking Version
Travel
- South Dakota Department of Tourism’s Information on Travel
- CDC | Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel
Updated information about Coronavirus for travelers and travel-related industries - Forbes | Master List Of Airline Coronavirus Change And Cancellation Policies
How the airlines are handling issues regarding COVID-19 - SkyWest and United Airlines Notices on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Loan Programs: The Pierre Area Chamber recommends businesses consult with their accountant and banker at this time
- 7/2/21: SBA Administrator Announces Closure of Restaurant Revitalization Program
- 7/1/21: SBA Annouces Extension of $100M Grant ‘Community Navigator Pilot’ Program Proposals to 7/23/21
- 5/14/21: USDA Expands Access to Capital for Very Small Rurual Businesses
- 5/10/21: SBA COVID-19 Updates for SD Economic Ecosystem Partners
- 5/10/21: SBA Funds 16,000 Restaurant Revitalization Fund Awards
- 4/27/21: SBA Administrator Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Bil. Restaurant Revitalization Fund
- 4/23/21: SBA to Reopen Shuttered Venue Operators Grants for Applications
- 3/24/21: SBA to Increase Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
- 3/19/21: SBA Launches Portal to Begin Accepting Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications on April 8
- 3/16/21: SBA Extends Deferment Period for all COVID-19 EIDL and Other Disaster Loans until 2022
- 3/12/21: ASAE | American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319)
- 11/19: Treasury Secretary Mnuchin’s Statement Clarifying PPP Forgiveness Tax Guideance
- 11/13: Deadline Approaching Dec. 14 in South Dakota for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Excessive Moisture and Flooding
- 11/16: SBA Announces New Reduced 504 Loan Debenture Rates
- 4/8: COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
- 4/1: Small Business Owners Guide & Checklist to the CARES Act
- 3/31: Comparison of Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP Section 7(a))
- U.S. Small Business Administration | Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease
2329 N. Career Ave Suite 105; Sioux Fallz, SD
Phone: 605-330-4243 | Fax: 605-330-4215
Locations: Sioux Falls | Rapid City
Local Resources
- 4/9: Capital Journal’s Recorded Crisis Marketing Webinar
- 3/31: City of Pierre Waves Penalty Fees Until June to Provide Utility Relief
- 3/24: Statement from City of Pierre Mayor Steve Harding
- Rural Development Loan Payment Assistance, Application Deadline Extensions & More
- Pierre Economic Development Corporation Website
- Fort Pierre Economic Development Corporation Website
- South Dakota Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Information
South Dakota’s Support for Small Business
- 12/11: Additional Small Business and Healthcare Grants
- 9/9: Governor Noem Outlines Framwork for $400 Million in CARES Act Funding for South Dakota Small Businesses
- 4/3: Governor Noem’s Small Business Relief Fund: The GOED Loans are from $5,000 to $75,000 at 0% interest and 0 payments for six months.
- South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development Financing Incentives
SBA Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
- SBA Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) are still available: Apply at sba.gov/disaster; loans up to $2M, 30 year term, 3.75% fixed for small business, 2.75% fixed for non-profits; payments are deferred for 12 mos. (this is a direct loan from U.S. Government).
- SBA EIDLE Advance: This is up to a $10K advance on the disaster loans (EIDL or P3); also apply at www.sba.gov/disaster (check the EIDL Advance box when making the EIDL application).
- 4/1: Economic Injury Disaster Loan Guide & Check List
SBA Payment Protection Program (P3)
- P3 Program: These loans will be handled directly by SBA lenders; appliactions officially open this Friday, April 3rd. Payments are deferred for 6 months.
Insurance
- Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America | Insurance-related Resources
Disaster planning toolkit, losses of business income implications, worker compensation, and more - South Dakota Department of Labor – Workman’s Compensation Regarding COVID-19
Taxes
Remote Working with Local Support
- Technical support and IT
- Office supplies & printing
- Hotel Room Rental for Remote Working at the ClubHouse Hotel & Suites & My Place Hotel
Free Online Resources
- Google Hangouts Premium is free through July 1.
- Microsoft Teams is available for free for six months.
- GoToMeeting is also offering their remote work tools free for three months.
- Zoom modern video communications for your dispersed team.
Tips & Tricks
- Working from Home? Ten Tips for Staying Productive
Strategies you can adopt to stay on task when away from the office and co-workers. - Work from home 101: A telecommuter’s guide to working remotely
This guide will have you and your team synchronized and working in harmony, wherever you happen to be. - How to Work From Home: 20 Tips From People Who Do It Successfully
A bunch of great work-at-home tips and tricks from Hubspot - 5 Tips for Staying Productive and Mentally Healthy While You’re Working From Home
Tips from work-from-home veterans and workplace experts - Working From Home During a Coronavirus Outbreak
Best practices for employees who may need to work remotely due to a coronavirus outbreak - Maintaining Mental Well-being During a Quarantine
Learn how to maintain your mental well-being during a quarantine with this Live Well, Work Well article
Family Health
- Avera’s COVID-19 Toolkit for Patients
- Care19 App to Track Location and Potential Exposure
- Implications of COVID-19 for LGBTQ Youth Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Family Financials
- 4/10: Treasury, IRS Launch New Tool to Help Non-filers Register fro Economic Impact Payments
- IRS: Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
- Economic Impact Payments from IRS: What You Need to Know
- Workers Compensation Coverage and COVID-19
- FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT (ACT) Regarding emergency paid sick leave that was signed into law 3/18/2020 effective starting 4/1/2020
- 3/31: City of Pierre Waives Penalty Fees Until June to Provide Utilitiy Relief
Information for Individuals Who Lost Jobs Due to COVID-19
- 4/2: South Dakota Department of Labor’s Tips for Workers
- 4/1: South Dakota Department of Labor’s Scenario Worksheet with State Unemployment Benefits & Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
- Find a Job
Pierre Department of Labor Job Service Office
Phone: 605.773.3372 | Email - Capital City Campus | Seek Education Opportunties
Support Local Groups and Stay Connected To The Community
- 6/4: Q&A with Pierre School District Superintendent, Dr. Kelly Glodt
- Feeding the Frontline with the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce
- We LOVE the Pierre Area Video Contest
- Marketing Grant with the Capital Journal
- Donate to Capital Area United Way COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund
- Tell Your Story and Documenting COVID-19 in South Dakota with South Dakota State Historical Society
- Capital Journal Coronavirus Coverage
- South Dakota Discovery Center
- Oahe Family YMCA
- Oahe Downstream or Farm Island Recreation Area Enjoy nature in solitude
- South Dakota Department of Education
- City of Pierre | Trail Maps
- The Right Turn
- 5/7: District 24 Candidate Forum
Online Resources & Activities
- COVID-19 Itinerary for Pierre – Fort Pierre
- Free Scholastic “Learn at Home” Courses
- Teaching Remotely for Kids
- NASA Media Library
- 450 Ivy League Courses for FREE
- Make Ice Cream
- 12 Famous Museum Online Tours
- Yellowstone National Park Tour
- Access MARS
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Panda Cam at Atlanta Zoo
- Georgia Aquarium Cam
- Farm Food 360
- Houston Zoo Web Cam
- Activity Book for Horse Lovers
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Promoting prosperity, growth, and our way of life in the lower Oahe region. The Pierre Area Chamber remains committed to that mission for Pierre/Fort Pierre during what has been an unprecedented and difficult week for all businesses across the country. Our priority is...
