PA Student Loan Relief for Nurses (SLRN) Program
The SLRN Program will benefit nurses who have worked and continue to work tirelessly to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals eligible to participate in the SLRN Program are residents of the Commonwealth and licensed by the PA Department of State to work as an eligible nurse at a qualified nursing facility within the Commonwealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualified SLRN applicants could be selected to receive student loan relief of up to $2,500 for each year of work (beginning with 2020) for no more than 3 years, with a maximum benefit of $7,500. Click here for more information.
Montgomery County Testing Sites
Montgomery County offers free COVID-19 testing, for all ages, at five sites across the county. This testing is made possible by CARES Act funding that has been allocated directly to the County.
Register for FREE in-Home Test Kits
COVID-19 Prevention Kits – FREE PPE Supplies
Chamber’s throughout the County are distributing no-cost PPE Kits to small businesses (fewer than 100 employees). The initiative is the result of a collaborative effort between Montgomery County Commerce Department and the Office of Public Health and Alliance of Montgomery County Chambers of Commerce. Kits will be available October and into November. CARES Act funding received by Montgomery County financed the kits. Call Chamber at 610-489-6660 or email info@PV Chamber.net to reserve your kits.
Montgomery County Vaccination Page
Find vaccination locations, FAQ and Register to receive your vaccine or booster
Montgomery County COVID-19 Data Hub
Here you can find information, maps, FAQ’s and resources about the coronavirus outbreak
Montgomery County COVID-19 Home Page
Get the latest information and updates about COVID-19 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESSES:
Comcast RISE – Comcast Offers Thousands of Grants, Equipment, Marketing and Tech Resources to Small Businesses Hardest Hit by COVID. The first roll-out of the program will support black-owned businesses. Learn more here
PA 30 Fund provides forgivable loans for PA based small businesses and is eager to see an increase in applications from eligible small businesses in Montgomery County. The loans are intended to provide immediate assistance (withing 3 days).
Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit for COVID-19 Impacted Employers
The CARES Act provides fast and direct economic assistance for American workers and families, small businesses, and preserves jobs for American industries. Learn more here.
Short-term Working Capital Available for Small Businesses – B2B business experiencing tight cash flow and delays in customer payments? Interface Financial Group may be able to provide working capital to cover the shortfall. https://www.interfacefinancial.com/team/clark/how-it-works/ or email: BClark@interfacefinancial.com
Accounting questions? Contact Matt Baker at Maillie LLP for guidance. mbaker@maillie.com
PA Department of Community & Economic Development COVID-19 Resource Page
FAQ, financial assistance being offered to businesses impacted by COVID-19 through the Department of Community and Economic Development.
EMPLOYER GUIDANCE:
Prepare Your Workplace
Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
This is a flyer you can customize and post to inform your employees and customers about the steps you are taking to protect against the spread of COVID-19.
HR Compliance Guidelines
Personal Protection Equipment including disposable and reusable masks, KN45, gowns, booties, hand sanitizers, wipes and other protective items contact Bruce Zanar at 610-792-2105 or view Motivational Marketing’s PPPE webiste
Need signs, PPE, sneeze guards, commercial cleaners? Browse the Chamber directory for businesses that can help you ready your workplace for reopening. Or call the Chamber office for a referral.
BUSINESS RESOURCES FOR COVID-19 – Bringing PA Back by PA CHAMBER
COVID-19 Data Hub info for Employers
FMLA and COVID-19: Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
Unemployment Compensation for Pennsylvania Employees Impacted by COVID-19
HEALTH & WELLNESS:
COVID-19 Vaccination Update: The COVID-19 vaccine is now authorized and available for everyone age 12 and over. Only the Pfizer vaccine is currently approved for use in 12 to 17-year-olds. Please visit MontcoCOVID-19 FAQ page for more details.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Overview of virus along with links for what you should know, situation updates and other information from CDC
Phoenixville Hospital – Tower Health
Pennsylvania Department of Health
PA 2-1-1
PA 2-1-1 is part of the national 2-1-1 Call Centers initiative that provides an easy-to-remember telephone number and web resource for anyone seeking health and human services information – for everyday needs and during crisis situations.
Daily Bread Community Food Pantry
Food insecure families and individuals in our territory are invited to visit us during our hours of food distribution, which are currently Monday mornings 9am -11am, Thursdays 6pm – 8pm and Saturdays, 9am -11am. To learn more about food distribution or to help support our food pantry, please visit our website.
EMPLOYMENT:
CareerLink Services – call (610) 270-3429 – for life-sustaining businesses that need additional workers. Recruitment and online job posting assistance is available. Funds are still available for on-the-job training and Incumbent Worker Training.
e-FMLA and e-psl Questions:
PVCC Member, Ann K. Angelucci, Premier Payroll Services, would like business owners to know that you can contact Premier Payroll Services (regardless if you are a client or not) for answers to your questions about EMLA and PSL. We are here to help. Together we will prevail. C: 215-756-2266
PA Unemployment & COVID-19
TECHNOLOGY:
Technology Solutions: Plus 1 Technology has resources to help companies achieve a level of mobility that maximizes their efficiency, productivity, and security. Solutions include remote access, VOIP , laptops, video conferencing, and data security. Contact Marc Umstead at mumstead@plus1technology.com or 610-792-5660