COVID-19: Updates & Resources Crafted for Vegas Chamber Members
Let’s come back together – join us now.
When you wear your face covering consistently and properly (over the nose and mouth at all times), you are helping to protect jobs and our economy and reopen Vegas more quickly. Be sure to post your face coverings photos on social and tag @VegasChamber, use #StaySafeStayOpen #MaskUpNV and #FaceMask.
For the health and safety of our employees, members and guests, the Vegas Chamber team is currently working remotely, and can be reached via email and phone. Please call 702.641.5822 for assistance or visit VegasChamber.com 24/7. Thank you for your diligence in keeping our community safe.
Free Webinars – Register Now! In Partnership with the Nevada Business Information Network (BIN)
Thursday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. Join us for a free, interactive virtual session on the Magic of Brand Storytelling when the experts from President’s Club Member REQ will take you through an IRL (in real life) brand journey and share the process and tactics that help determine:
- A strong brand strategy
- Developing engaging creative
- Launching a targeted social campaign
Playlist of Vegas Chamber Webinars & Teleconferences
Playlist of Webinars & Teleconferences
9.11.2020 Communications During and Post COVID – Watch Here
9.8.2020 COVID-19 Regulation Updates from Nevada Labor Commissioner Shannon Chambers – Listen Here & Presentation Slides
9.4.2020 CCSD Updates from Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara – Listen Here
9.2.2020 Nevada Commercial Rental Assistance Grant Program – Listen Here
8.7.2020 What the Newest Federal Stimulus Package Means for Nevada’s Businesses – Listen Here
7.23.2020 Growing Nevada’s Trade Ties with Canada in the Post-COVID-19 Era – Listen Here
7.1.2020 2020 Special Legislative Session & What It Means For Business – Listen Here
6.26.2020 Dr. Jesus Jara on CCSD Updates – Listen Here & Presentation Slides
6.24.2020 Nevada’s Hospital Leaders – Listen Here
6.23.2020 Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick – Nevada COVID-19 Updates – Listen Here
6.10.2020 Clark County Small Business Grant Funds – Listen Here & View/Apply for Grants Here
6.9.2020 SBA Webinar on the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act – Listen Here
6.1.2020 Nevada Labor Commissioner Webinar – Listen Here & Presentation Slides
5.28.2020 Matter Real Estate Webinar Series 4 of 4 – Listen Here
5.27.2020 What Reopening Means for Businesses – Listen Here
5.22.2020 Governor Steve Sisolak Webinar Update on Roadmap to Recovery – Listen Here
5.21.2020 Matter Real Estate Webinar Series 3 of 4 – Listen Here
5.18.2020 U.S. Chamber Webinar on Workers’ Comp & Limited Liability – Listen Here
5.14.2020 Matter Real Estate Webinar Series 2 of 4 – Listen Here
5.6.2020 Matter Real Estate Webinar Series 1 of 4 – Listen Here
5.5.2020 Southern Nevada Health District & City of Las Vegas on Safely Reopening Business – Listen Here & SNHD Guidelines
5.4.2020 SBA & Nevada Community Banks on Accessing Emergency Capital – Listen Here
4.20.2020 Clark County School District (CCSD) with Dr. Jesus Jara – Listen Here & FAQs
4.16.2020 U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen & SBA District Director Joe Amato – Listen Here & FAQs
4.15.2020 Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) & Nevada Health Link Addressing Unemployment & Insurance Benefits – Listen Here & FAQs
4.13.2020 Leadership Through Disruption with Doug Beckley, CEO, The Beckley Group – Listen Here & Additional Information
4.9.2020 Accessing Federal Programs for Capital with Nevada Credit Unions – Listen Here & FAQs
4.8.2020 A Federal Update on CARES Act from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Listen Here & FAQs
4.6.2020 Regarding Unemployment Benefits – Listen Here & FAQs
4.3.2020 U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Regarding the CARES Act – Listen Here & Additional Information
4.2.2020 State Labor Commissioner Shannon Chambers – Listen Here & FAQs
4.1.2020 North Las Vegas City Council Members – Listen Here & FAQs
3.27.2020 Accessing Emergency Capital with Nevada Banking Industry – Listen Here & FAQs
3.25.2020 Las Vegas City Council Members – Listen Here & FAQs
3.20.2020 Southern Nevada District Updates on COVID-19 – Listen Here
3.19.2020 Federal Update on COVID-19 Business Assistance with the Porter Group & U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Listen Here
3.17.2020 U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) Disaster Assistance Resources – Listen Here & FAQs
Vegas Chamber Updates & Resources
Re-adjusted deadline announced by GOED for existing applicants – now Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11:59 p.m. Pandemic Emergency Technical Support (PETS) Grant from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Resources & support programs for Distance Learning from city, county and state agencies
Updates from Nevada Labor Commissioner Shannon Chambers
President & CEO Mary Beth Sewald talks business reopening on News 3 Las Vegas
IRS Notice on Payroll Tax Deferral Effective for September 1 – from U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Purchase PPE now – support fellow members & the Vegas Chamber at the same time
Clark County announces new COVID-19 testing operation opens indoors on Aug. 11 at UNLV Thomas & Mack and is accepting appointments through UMC at www.umcsn.com
Nevada Health Response Testing Information
Nevada OSHA has updated its guidance to clarify what face coverings are appropriate for employees
NV Energy provides Bill Payment Assistance Options
Comeback Together: Watch the newest video from the Vegas Chamber, produced by President’s Club Member Frequency Pictures
North Las Vegas Small Business Stabilization Forgivable Loan Program
Clark County Small Business Recovery Grants Update
The latest issue of Business Voice magazine
Watch Vegas Chamber Chair & Cragin & Pike President Tom Burns on Fox News ‘America’s Newsroom’ on reopening the Strip & what it means for business
City of Las Vegas Business Preparedness Grant Opportunity
Governor Steve Sisolak & Nevada Health Response Release Phase 2 Directive, Guidance
Governor Steve Sisolak announces Phase 2 Reopening Guidelines & Roadmap to Recovery Chart
Special Guest Jim Murren, COVID-19 Task Force chair & former MGM Resorts Intl. CEO, on Like Nobody’s Business TV show & May issue of Business Voice
SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) one-sheet overview
Business Reopening Guide for Clark County businesses
ICYMI Check out President & CEO Mary Beth Sewald on President’s Club Member 8 News Now’s ‘In Your Business’ segment talking Switch to Kindness! & free short-term memberships
Introducing Switch to Kindness!, a partnership & community giving campaign powered by Switch, Vegas Chamber, LVMPD Foundation & ItsOnMe to drive cash to local businesses & donated gift card to local essential workers/first responders
Follow the Business Information Network (BIN); a statewide network of business, industry, trade and economic development organizations working together to share information and provide resources to Nevada businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here’s an easy-to-digest guide on Paycheck Protection Program and Emergency Loan Assistance and information on the Employee Retention Tax Credit from the U.S. Chamber
Check out the Small Business Owners’ Guide to the CARES Act (House Committee on Small Business summary)
Chambers across Nevada coming together to help businesses access latest resources – Watch video of Vegas Chamber’s Mary Beth Sewald & Latin Chamber’s Peter Guzman. Plus, watch video of Mary Beth & Reno+Sparks Chamber’s Ann Silver
Looking for ways to let the community know your business is open? FREE tools available now from President’s Club members:
Alphagraphics Central Business District I Las Vegas is offering a free open/curbside takeout sign to restaurant members
Cox Media is offering free listings to restaurant members
KTNV Channel 13 Action News has created a free online posting to promote business who are open
Las Vegas Review-Journal is offering free business listings both online and print
Visit our member restaurants offering take out & delivery (subject to change)
Find members and services on our Member Directory
Southern Nevada Health District teleconference recording with the Insurance & Healthcare Policy Committee
With Vegas Chamber tenacity, we requested federal assistance packages for Nevada’s tourism industry in a letter to Congressional members
SBA Updates & Resources
Nevada Updates & Resources
Business Preparedness Grant Program
Clark County Nevada
Clark County Small Business Recovery Grants Update
Business Reopening Guide for Clark County businesses
Clark County School District (CCSD)
CCSD Superintendent Jesus Jara requests donations to CCSD Technology Fund
COVID-19 Response, Relief, Recovery Task Force
McCarran International Airport
New grant available Oct. 19! Pandemic Emergency Technical Support (PETS) Grant from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Governor Steve Sisolak announces Phase 2 Reopening Guidelines & Roadmap to Recovery Chart
Governor’s Office Roadmap to Recovery Guidelines FAQs
Industry-specific Reopening Guidance
Nevada Department of Business & Industry (B&I) Office of Labor Commissioner
B&I Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Guidelines for Borrowers & Lenders
Division of Industrial Relations Reopening Letter
Nevada Business Information Network – Resources
Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR)
Guide for Applying for Unemployment
Options for Applying for Unemployment
Glossary of Unemployment Terms
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
Nevada Health Link Exceptional Circumstance Special Enrollment
Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske: All Mail Primary Election 2020
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Division of Industrial Relations OSHA Updated Guidance for Essential Businesses & Phase 1 & 2 Businesses as of 5.29.2020
OSHA Guidelines for COVID-19 for Mining, Construction & Manufacturing
Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) – For live updates, connect with SNHD on Facebook and Twitter
Community Resources – For those who have lost jobs & need emergency assistance
Employer Resources – Simplified for businesses who are navigating Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation & public workforce system
National Updates & Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC YouTube Channel – COVID-19 Information Videos
Know the Facts About COVID-19 and Help Stop the Spread of Rumors
CDC Business Sector Call for COVID-19
New Guidance on Unemployment Insurance Flexibilities
DOL Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Posting Requirement for Businesses: Deadline April 1
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Homeland Security
Risk Management for COVID-19 (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)
House Committee on Small Business
Small Business Owners’ Guide to CARES Act by the House Committee on Small Business
Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
SBA Disaster Assistance Loan FAQs from 3.17.2020 Teleconference with District Director Joseph Amato
SBA Paycheck Protection Program
SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) one-sheet overview
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Resources
IRS Notice on Payroll Tax Deferral Effective for September 1 – from U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Liability Protection Against Unwarranted Lawsuits Comparison Chart
Reopening Business Digital Resource Center
Emergency Loan & Small Business Guide
Small Business Marketing & Communications Toolkit
U.S. Department of Transportation
National Emergency Declaration for Commercial Vehicles Delivering Relief in response to COVID-19
U.S. Department of Treasury – Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) FAQs
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and the Coronavirus
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto COVID-19 Resource Guide
Health Insurance Coverage & Access to Services
Hospitals & Health Systems Resources
Moratorium on Evictions & Foreclosures
Unemployment Insurance & Pandemic Assistance
White House Coronavirus Statements
