Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

Published Thursday, August 6, 2020

LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL LAW CHANGES   INFORMATION   NEWS   SCHOOL REOPENINGS

Prevent the spread at your business   Industry Specific Strategies   Business Support

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE   LOCAL Recovery LoaNS   

Like you, we are continuing to monitor the developments about Coronavirus (COVID-19). The highest priority of any business is to protect the health and safety of employees and customers. As the region’s advocate for business and the community, it is our goal to keep you informed by providing resources to help keep your employees safe and healthy. We encourage everyone to understand the facts about COVID-19 to make informed decisions.

The need for us to collectively work together to remain strong and supportive of one another continues. It is encouraging to see the Fox Cities moving forward. While we may not be back to our normal just yet, our next chapter is on the horizon. We will rebuild together. We are #strongertogether. We are #FoxCitiesStrong

Thank you to We Energies, Bergstrom Automotive, Thrivent, Kimberly-Clark and Community First Credit Union for supporting this initiative and to Goodwill NCW, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton International Airport, Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin, Fox Valley Technical College and United Way Fox Cities for participating in this shared mission as we climb out of these difficult times.

Chamber Office Update

After two months exclusively working remotely, our office has reopened. Limited capacity will be allowed in our facility and precautions are in place for the health of our employees and visitors. Many of our employees will continue to work remotely with some being available in the office each day. We are continuing to follow guidelines recommended by the CDC and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). As time allows, we truly look forward to seeing you all in person soon.

What do you need to know?

  • We ask that visitors enter through our main entrance.
  • We will be limiting the number of guests in our building to five people at a time.
  • All in-person meetings will be conducted virtually or by phone.
  • Our Chamber team will continue to work remotely and serve you, our members, in the best way possible.
  • Please reach out to the Chamber team via phone or email. General inquiries can be sent to info@foxcitieschamber.com or by calling (920) 734-7101.

Mask up, Fox Cities

 

In an effort to remind the community about mask wearing, please consider using this poster within your business to encourage customers and employees to wear a mask. Mask wearing helps to protect our community and keep our economy open and strong. 

DOWNLOAD POSTER HERE

 

 

 

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

TAKE THE PLEDGE:

The Fox Cities Chamber is proud to be a Be Safe Wisconsin partner. Led by ThedaCare, Be Safe Wisconsin is a broad and ongoing group of like-minded organizations and individuals dedicated to amplifying the importance of a sustained commitment to safe behaviors in the evolving fight against COVID-19.

Be Safe Wisconsin will serve as a voice of unity and as a valuable resource to area residents as we all seek to navigate this ongoing journey together.

Right now, Be Safe Wisconsin asks residents to:

  • Continue adhering to Governor Evers’ Safer at Home Order as long as it is in place.
  • Once the Safer at Home Order is lifted at the appropriate time, continue staying home as much as possible and practicing good hygiene, including hand washing and sanitizing.
  • Avoid touching your face.
  • Disinfect frequently used items and surfaces, including mobile devices.
  • Remain at least 6 feet apart from others and wear a mask or face covering if you must absolutely go out.
  • Take the Be Safe pledge on BeSafeWisconsin.org, sign up for updates, access local resources and share helpful information.

Learn more at BeSafeWisconsin.org

PRACTICE HEALTHY HABITS:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

COVID-19 Symptoms & Testing Guidelines from CDC

We also encourage you to communicate with your employees and customers about actions you are taking to be proactive during this time.

HANG POSTERS ENCOURAGING:

  • Cough-and-sneeze-etiquette. Poster
  • Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands Poster

KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLEANING, SANITIZING AND DISINFECTING:

  • CLEANING removes dirt and most germs. Use soap and water. A third party certified green cleaner is preferred. In conference or meeting rooms, cleaning is the focus.
  • SANITIZING reduces germs to safe levels, for example in food service environments. Food code regulations have specific requirements for sanitizers in the cafeteria and kitchen.
  • DISINFECTING kills most germs, depending on the type of chemical, and only when used as directed on the label.

LOOK UP RESOURCES SPECIFIC TO YOUR INDUSTRY:

Consult websites for your industry associations. The CDC has information for:

INFORMATION:

Be informed through credible sources.

We are working daily to find the best ways to help our members navigate through the uncharted waters of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as keep ourselves informed.

On the following pages, we have compiled selected information and websites where you can find more information on COVID-19 and additional resources to help your organization.

COVID-19 INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES   PREVENT THE SPREAD AT YOUR BUSINESS

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

5-18-2020  - Under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created by the CARES Act, loans may be forgiven if borrowers use the proceeds to maintain their payrolls and pay other specified expenses.  View the U.S. Chamber's Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness which helps borrowers understand the process by which their loan forgiveness amount will be calculated and the overall approach of the loan forgiveness process.  

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES 

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY LOAN   WINNEBAGO COUNTY LOAN   

NEWS:

LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL LAW CHANGES:

7-30-2020 - Gov. Tony Evers today declared a Public Health Emergency and issued an Emergency Order requiring individuals to wear face coverings when indoors and not in a private residence, with some exceptions as clarified and defined in the order.

Read Executive Order #82 declaring a public health emergency | Read Emergency Order #1 Requiring Face Coverings Statewide | FAQs

VIEW ALL RECENT LAW CHANGES   ESSENTIAL VS. NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES   

SCHOOL DISTRICT REOPENING PLANS

Back to school is right around the corner for our Fox Cities area students and our school districts are doing their best to create safe and healthy learning environments in response to the pandemic. Responding to COVID-19 in schools is a monumental undertaking.

FULL REOPENING PLANS & RESOURCES   REOPENING QUICK GLANCE   

BUSINESS STRATEGIES:

Our employees and their families need to be safe. They also need jobs. How we as a community respond impacts both.

Your employees may not be elderly, have a chronic underlying condition (lung or heart disease or diabetes), or have a compromised immune system. But they may be the caregiver for someone who does.

Following these strategies ensures your employees, customers and business partners that you are acting in their best interest.

Review Suggested Strategies   Industry specific Guidelines

We strongly encourage our members to stay informed about COVID-19 by reviewing the links provided above. Thank you for doing your part to ensure the health and safety of our community. Please contact our team at the Chamber with any questions at info@foxcitieschamber.com or (920) 734-7101.

 

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