Local Resources
Pennsylvania Department of Health Updates
Updates from Governor Tom Wolf
Pennsylvania Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard
COVID-19 Public Testing Information
COVID-19 Public Testing Information: Plains Rite Aid - Schedule an AppointmentÂ
Find Your Legislator for Policy Messages and Updates
Takeout, Delivery and Curbside Restaurants in Pennsylvania, PA Carryout (carryoutpa.com)
Returning to Work Safely
Governor Wolf's COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines and Resources
Green Phase Guidance for Cosmetology Salons from the PA Department of StateÂ
PA Department of Health COVID-19 Information for Businesses Page
White House Guidelines for Opening Up America Again
For Employers: Refusal of Suitable Work Information and Form
CDC Guidelines for Communities, Schools, Workplaces, and Events​
Pennsylvania COVID-19 PPE & Supplies Business-2-Business (B2B) Interchange Directory
Pennsylvania Manufacturing Call to Action Portal
Employment Opportunities During COVID-19
Business Resources & FAQs from Geisinger
Tips as You Reopen Your Luzerne County Business from the Wilkes University SBDC
Additional Workplace Printable Signage
​Returning to a Healthy Workplace Checklist Provided by DXDempseyÂ
PA Chamber's Bringing PA Back InitiativeÂ
PA Chamber Tips for Preparing Your Business to Reopen
Regional Resource Guide
We have also developed a new web page with Discover NEPA, as part of a regional partnership to provide the community and businesses with a collaborative resource guide to unite us together during these times.
Through this site, we are working with our chambers and partners across the region to assist individuals in our community in finding the resources you need, and, for our businesses, to assist with getting your message out there to the community and to provide you with the support you may need.
We encourage you to share with us and to share with others, as we all work together as a united community.
Business & Industry Resources
Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber Business Continuity Planning Guide
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Interim Guidance for Businesses and EmployersÂ
United States Department of Labor COVID-19 Safety and Health Standards, Control & Prevention
Google COVID-19 Updates & Resources
Google Small Business Free Resource Page
Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Crisis Management Samples and Resources
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workplace Tips for Employees
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Coronavirus (COVID-19) Corporate Aid Tracker
Resources for Remote Teams
Travel & Event Resources
Small Business Emergency Financing
Covid-19 Recovery:Â Financial Assistance
There are currently two federal loan options available through the CARES Act to provide funding to your small business: The EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loans) and the Payment Protection Program (PPP) These federal programs are offered through the US Small Business Administration and require the assistance of SBA certified lenders (typically your Financial Institution). At this time, we recommend you contact your financial institution to find out more information on the programs, including eligibility and the application process. For more information on these program, please see the links below.
Wondering where to check the status of your EIDL application? Applicants can call or email customer service at SBA using their application number to check the status of their application.
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans
SBA Express Bridge Loans OverviewÂ
Find a Nearby Lender Eligible to Issue a Loan Under the Paycheck Protection Program
After You Apply - Paycheck Protection Program Guidance from the PA SBDC
NOW AVAILABLE: Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
The Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Guide by the U.S. Chamber of CommerceÂ
Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit​ by the U.S. Chamber of CommerceÂ
Guide to Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs Guide by the U.S. Chamber of CommerceÂ
PUA Benefits Portal for Initial Claim and Weekly FilingsÂ
SBA Programs - Scams and Fraud Alerts
In order to help the small business community in the Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre Connect, the Entrepreneurial and Economic Development armof the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber, is working with our regional economic partners, including: the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce (and their affiliate MetroAction), Hazleton CANDO, NEPA Alliance, and the Small Business Development Centers at the University of Scranton and Wilkes University, to keep you updated on opportunities on the local and state levels as they become available.
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