Federal Resources

• CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers
• U.S Chamber- How to keep Commercial Business Safe
• U.S Chamber- How to keep the Workplace Safe
• FAQ on Paycheck Protection Program from the U.S. Chamber
• Independant Contractors Guide to the CARES Act from the US Chamber
• A Blueprint for Shopping Safe from the National Retail Federation
• Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal 
• US Chamber Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans 12/22
• US Chamber- Summary of 501(c)(6) Eligibility in Pandemic Relief Package
• COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs

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
• Information on PPP Use from the Georgia Chamber
• Resiliency & Recovery Roundtable Webinar- Georgia Chamber
• Creating a new playbook for leadership communications
• Webinars on the latest COVID Relief, another round of PPP loans, and EIDL
• PDF Overview of Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Venue Act
• All UGA Small Business Development Center classes are FREE to help small businesses at this time

Local Resources

• Back To Business Reopening Guide from the Covington/Newton Chamber of Commerce
• Facebook Newton Data Center Community Action Grant Interview with Katie Comer

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.

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

Amelia Fazio, Membership Director

• afazio@newtonchamber.com

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