During this time, the Chamber is working to provide important information to our community. If you have knowledge of or are providing a service to help people in need, please email Susan Williams at swilliams@venangochamber.org with details.
VACCINE MANDATE INFORMATION
Department of Labor
COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Webinar Recording | FAQs
White House Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet
U.S. Chamber
Fact Sheet | Webinar on November 5 at 2:30 p.m. ET
Littler (Littler Mendelson is a U.S.-based law firm that handles labor and employment litigation)
Federal OSHA Issues Long-Awaited “Vaccine or Test” Emergency Regulations
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
OSHA Issues COVID-19 Workplace Vaccine-or-Testing Policy
BUSINESS RESOURCES
CHIRP Grant for Hospitality Businesses
Northwest Commission: COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP)
Chamber Webinar with Rebecca Beach of the Northwest Commission (view recording here)
PA Chamber of Business and Industry
Business Resources for Coronavirus
Bringing PA Back
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Coronavirus Disease Information Page
Information for Workplaces and Businesses
FAQ for Businesses
PA Governor Tom Wolf
COVID 19 Information
COVID 19 Data for PA
Coronavirus Symptoms and Testing
Mask Up, PA
Guidance for Businesses
PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED)
Resource Page
US Small Business Administration (SBA)
Resource Page
Coronavirus Relief Options
PPP Update on 02/24/21 (exclusive PPP loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees)
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
US Chamber
Resources
Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans
US Department of Labor
OSHA COVID 19 Resource Page
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
OSHA Compliance Posters
Refusal of Suitable Work Form
PA Department of Health
Resource Page
Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association
Coronavirus Resource Page
United Way COVID-19 Financial Assistance
Find more information here.
NWIRC (Northwest Industrial Resource Center)
COVID Resources for Manufacturers
PA Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Resources for Small Businesses
VENANGO COUNTY SCHOOLS
OIL CITY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT – COVID Updates Page
CRANBERRY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT – COVID Updates Page
FRANKLIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT – COVID Updates Page
VALLEY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT – District Website (COVID resources linked at top of home page)
TITUSVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT – Parent Center Page
FOREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT – COVID 19 Information Page
DO YOU NEED CHILD CARE?
Visit this website to search for child care and other early learning programs in your area.
How can residents help support local business?
The Venango Chamber encourages everyone who has the means to support local at this time. Many restaurants are working hard to offer take-out and pick-up services.
You can also buy gift cards for later use, shop online, and share positive information on social media to spread the word about shopping local.
Click here to access our membership directory for information on local businesses.
#StaySafeSupportLocal
Previously Shared Resources
SUSAN’S LETTER TO PA GOVERNOR TOM WOLF
Chamber President/CEO Susan Williams sent this letter to Governor Wolf on May 4.
VENANGO COUNTY CARES ACT GRANT
Grants up to $5,000 per business. Apply now, click here for more information.
PA 30 DAY FUND
Forgivable loans for PA small businesses. Find more information here.
EMERGENCY AGRICULTURE ASSISTANCE GRANTS (closed)
Find more information here.
COVID-19 Working Capital Access (CWCA) Program (closed)
Find more information here.
NORTHWEST BANK – CHECKLIST FOR SBA LOAN / CARES ACT
View the checklist from Northwest Bank here.
BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL LOANS FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND
Find more information here.
CARES ACT INFORMATION – US SENATE COMMITTEE
The US Senate Committee has created a guide to the CARES Act for small business owners. View the guide here.
PA CAREERLINK JOB PORTAL
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry has launched a COVID-19 Job Portal, where you can find life-sustaining businesses that are hiring. View the page here.
IRS UPDATES AND NEWS RELEASES
The IRS is updating their webpage with updates and news releases. View the webpage here.
COUNTY SURVEY FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
The Venango County Commissioners are conducting a survey to assess the impacts of Coronavirus (Covid-19) on local business. Complete the survey here.
FRANKLIN AREA CHAMBER UPDATES
Updates and resources from the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce. View their update page here.
LIST OF LIFE-SUSTAINING BUSINESSES (not up to date)
Unsure if your business is still allowed to operate under the order from Governor Wolf on March 19? View the list of Life-Sustaining Businesses here. To request a waiver to keep your location open, submit the form found here.