Coronavirus Resource Links - Phillco Economic Growth Council

Coronavirus information is moving fast and it’s hard to keep up with reliable, accurate information. PhillCo wants you to stay informed and know how to minimize and prevent the spread in your businesses, workplaces, communities and at home.

Here are links you can monitor throughout the coming days to keep up on Coronavirus in the United States and Montana. As new information becomes available, it will be updated.

See the Business Resources section for information on:

Disaster Assistance for Small Businesses
Remote Worker Toolkit and
Montana Assistance Programs to help businesses and communities after a disaster.

Coronavirus Updates

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s Coronavirus Webpage

CDC Coronavirus Homepage

On the CDC coronavirus homepage you will find resources for you and your family, community and health care providers, as well as case counts throughout the United States.

https://Coronavirus.gov

CDC Community Page

On the Community page you will find resources for all aspects of community life, first responders and law enforcement, health care professionals and facilities.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html

On the Community Page, click topics on the left sidebar to expand information. For example, under ‘Work’ (out of view on this screenshot) you will find Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers and Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations.

Governor’s Coronavirus Taskforce Page

On the Governor’s Coronavirus Taskforce page you can access current reporting, from the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services, resources on the Joint Information Center and news from the Montana Newsroom all on one page.

https://covid19.mt.gov/

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services

The Department of Public Health and Human Services provides up-to-date statistical reporting on coronavirus throughout the state.

https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/cdepi/diseases/coronavirusmt

Business Resource Links:

Disaster Assistance For Small Businesses

Under the Joint Information Center section on the Governor’s Coronavirus Taskforce page you will find resources for citizens, businesses, employers, community partners and state employees.

https://commerce.mt.gov/News/PressReleases/governor-bullock-announces-emergency-loans-now-available-for-small-businesses-in-montana

Small businesses across Montana impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are now eligible to apply for emergency loans through the Small Business Administration.

The Department of Commerce section includes Disaster Assistance for Small Businesses link. Below is a direct link to that section:

https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance

Here you can learn more about, and apply for disaster assistance.

Montana Department of Labor & Industry Remote Workforce Toolkit

For resources and guidance in setting up remote workers, the Department of Labor & Industry just released this Remote Workforce Toolkit.

http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/employers/remote-workforce-toolkit

Information, policies and guidance for employers setting up a remote workforce.

Montana Business Recovery Programs

http://www.msucommunitydevelopment.org/smallbusiness.html

MSU Small Business Development Center

The webinar replay and handouts can be found under Past Webinars (see link above).

Topic: Business Crisis Toolkit: Control What You Can

In this brief, 30-minute webinar we are hoping to give business owners some guidance on steps to take during the initial stages of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak throughout the country. We’ll provide guidance for entrepreneurs, financing options, scam alerts, and resources available to assist through this crisis. Find the webinar at http://www.msucommunitydevelopment.org/smallbusiness.html

Montana Business Recovery Programs

A list of available programs for business, community and housing assistance.

https://commerce.mt.gov/BusinessRecovery

Coronavirus Updates

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