Federal Resources

• U.S Chamber- How to keep Commercial Business Safe
• U.S Chamber- How to keep the Workplace Safe
• A Blueprint for Shopping Safe from the National Retail Federation
• Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal 
• US Chamber- Summary of 501(c)(6) Eligibility in Pandemic Relief Package
• COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
• U.S. Chamber- The Best Ways for Employers to Promote COVID Vaccines NEW
• Rally for Recovery- U.S, Chamber NEW
• Workforce: A Call to Action Webinar from the US Chamber NEW

State Resources

• Georgia Department of Health
• Information from the Georgia Chamber on the Small Business Disaster Loan
• Information from The Georgia Department of Labor for filing for Unemployment during COVID-19
• Resiliency & Recovery Roundtable Webinar- Georgia Chamber
• Future of Georgia ft. Small Business NEW

Local Resources

• Back To Business Reopening Guide from the Covington/Newton Chamber of Commerce
• Video Resource Library from the Newton Chamber NEW
• StartSmart Webinar from the UGA Small Business Development Center NEW
• Mastering QuickBooks Online- Webinar from the UGA Small Business Development Center NEW
• Entrepreneur Essential Series: Building the Brand Webinar from UGA Small Business Development Center NEW

Mental Health Resources

• Georgia Crisis & Access Line: 1-800-715-4225
• Georgia Peer2Peer Warm Line - A free service provided by the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network that features 24/7 support for individuals experiencing chronic or acute behavioral health challenges - including depression, anxiety, and trauma. 
• The Suicide Prevention Resource Center guide on mental health and coping with the effects of COVID-19.
• How Small Business Owners Can Care For Their Mental Health - Actionable guide by the Hartford to managing mental health during COVID-19.

Vaccine Information NEW

• Text Vax to 844-554-4024 for local vaccine locations and availability NEW
• Vaccine Finder NEW

Chamber of Commerce Contacts

Debbie Harper, President

• dharper@newtonchamber.com

Susan Davis, Finance Director

• sdavis@newtonchamber.com

Andie McDaniel, Program & Communication Director

• amcdaniel@newtonchamber.com

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