In the wake of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, our teams are actively collaborating with economic development partners, community leaders and others. The top economic priority of the business community in our region is an effective public health response. The faster the virus is contained, the faster our economy can resume.
We are sharing important updates with our stakeholders. Be sure you’re on our list - subscribe to our newsletters.
We are sharing important updates with our stakeholders. Be sure you’re on our list - subscribe to our newsletters.
Latest updates
Gov. Kate Brown Announces Launch of 'Give the Gift of Oregon' Campaign to Support Local Businesses
November 18, 2020 • NEWS POST
Governor Kate Brown Announces $55 Million in Financial Assistance to Support Oregon Businesses
November 17, 2020 • MEMBER NEWS
What Business is doing to help
Business Resources
REGIONAL
- Public Health Needs Your Help: Print this poster & pass it on (3/18)
- Prosper Portland's response to the COVID-19 crisis - resources for businesses in Portland (updated daily)
- Greater Portland Inc a comprehensive list for regional businesses on COVID-19 crisis (updated daily)
- Travel Portland - COVID-19 Resources for Business Owners (update daily)
- Online resources people are creating in real time to support local restaurants/small businesses:
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- Portland Community SOS
- PDX2GO - Local delivery and takeout options
- Support PDX Small Businesses
- Portland Community SOS
STATE
- Reopening Oregon: A Public Health Framework for Restarting Public Life and Business – The Governor’s three phase framework for restarting the economy.
- Small Business Navigator - Business Oregon, alongside the Oregon Employment Department, the Oregon Secretary of State, and the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services compiled the information on this page to assist Oregon small business owners, employees, and others dealing with the impacts of COVID-19.
- COVID-19 Resources for Oregonians – Resources and executive orders from the Governor’s office. Includes a quiz to determine whether you’re an essential business.
- State of Oregon - Governor Kate Brown's landing page for COVID-19 statewide updates
- Business Oregon - State's economic development agency and resources for businesses affected by COVID-19
- State Economic Advisory Council - Governor Brown's task force for COVID-19 economic crisis
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance in Oregon FAQ’s
FEDERAL
- U.S. Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
- U.S. Small Business Administration: COVID-19 Resources
- U.S. Department of Labor: OHSA Resources for Workers and Employers on COVID-19
- CDC Information for Travel
- U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories
- U.S. Chamber Business Resources:
- OSHA’s Response to Workplace Safety and Coronavirus Exposure
- A Backgrounder on Health Coverage: Options for individuals who have lost employer sponsored coverage due to the coronavirus
- A Backgrounder on Unemployment Insurance Under the CARES Act
- Main Street Lending Program Guide
- State-by-State Business Reopening Guidance
- Backgrounder on Health Coverage Options
- Backgrounder on Unemployment Insurance Under the CARES Act
- Independent Contractor’s Guide to CARES Act Relief
- Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
- Temporary Paid Leave and Family Medical Leave Guide
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program Guide
- Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide
- Coronavirus Small Business Guide
Public Health Resources
Public health officials are working around the clock sharing important updates with our communit about COVID-19. Please be sure to keep these sites bookmarked as an ongoing resource:
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LOCAL GUIDANCE:
Multnomah County Public Health
Regional COVID-19 Data Dashboard - OREGON'S RESPONSE:
Oregon Health Authority
- UNITED STATES' RESPONSE:
- Centers for Disease Control
- U.S. Government
- CDC Guidance on Wearing Non-Medical Masks
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended that people who are in areas with significant community-based spread of COVID-19 should wear cloth face coverings when they are in a public setting where it is difficult to keep six feet away from others (e.g. grocery stores and pharmacies).
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended that people who are in areas with significant community-based spread of COVID-19 should wear cloth face coverings when they are in a public setting where it is difficult to keep six feet away from others (e.g. grocery stores and pharmacies).
- GLOBAL RESPONSE:
World Health Organization