News and Programs

COVID-19 Updates:

'Bringing PA Back' website - PA Chamber of Business & Industry

Order of the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Directing Public Health Safety Measures for Businesses Permitted to Maintain In-person Operations

Economic Impact Payment Portal - IRS

COVID-19 Resource Guide for Senior Citizens - PA Department of Aging

Wellspan Offers Online Visits and Online Urgent Care

Latest Coronavirus Updates from UPMC Pinnacle

PennDOT Operational Changes **expiration dates for driver licenses, identification cards, learner’s permits, persons with disability placards, vehicle registrations and safety and emission inspections will be extended for Pennsylvania residents**

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program **the deadline for seniors and people with disabilities to apply has been extended to Dec. 31** - PA Department of Revenue

PA Personal Income Tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020.

All income tax returns with an original due date of April 15, 2020 will be extended for 90 days to July 15, 2020. In addition to the filing deadline extension, the IRS is also waiving interest and penalties for 90 days on payments due with 2019 tax returns. Balances due up to $1,000,000 for individual taxpayers and $10,000,000 for C-Corporations are eligible for the deferred payment and waiver of interest and penalities, if paid by July 15, 2020.

Employee Resources:

March 27 - Filing a UC Claim Tutorial - Rep. Dan Moul

March 25 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act Fact Sheet - U.S. Department of Labor

If your job has been affected, you may be eligible to receive UC benefits. For more guidance, visit http://uc.pa.gov/COVID-19/Pages/UC-COVID19-FAQs.aspx

Employer Resources:

**NEW** Independent Contractor's Guide to CARES Act Relief - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
4/7 Federal CARES Act Webinar by Ryan Gleason, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
CARES Act: Employee Credit Retention FAQs - U.S. Senate Committee on Finance
Employment Poster on Paid Sick Leave and Extended FMLA under The Family First Coronavirus Response Act - Department of Labor
**CURRENTLY ON HOLD** Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses - PA Chamber of Business & Industry
**CURRENTLY ON HOLD** Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist - U.S Chamber of Commerce
CARES Act (full bill text and summaries) - Senator Toomey
Families First Coronavirus Response Act fact sheet for employers - U.S. Department of Labor
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Q & A - U.S. Department of Labor
Tips and recommendations to help you navigate - Google
Grow with Google Remote Work Hub - Google
Great Guides for Employers: Reopening Tips - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Disaster Help Desk for Business - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
COVID-19: Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources - U.S. Small Business Administration
**CURRENTLY ON HOLD** Economic Injury Disaster Loans - U.S Small Business Administration

Eastern Pennsylvania District Office
SBA District Office
660 American Ave., Suite 301
King of Prussia, PA 19406
610.382.3062

Eastern Pennsylvania District Office (Harrisburg Branch Office)
SBA District Office
1 Penn Ctr.
2601 N 3rd St., Suite 503
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717.782.3840

Here is a link where you can search for SBA regional offices by zip code: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance

Chamber Events

May 28, 2020

May 28 Name That Tune
Virtual Name That Tune with HD Entertainment, 4pm

Jun 2, 2020

UPMC Town Hall #2
UPMC Town Hall, 1 p.m.

Jun 10, 2020

June 2020 County Connections Breakfast
Virtual County Connections, 9am

Jun 12, 2020

2020 Golf Outing
2020 Golf Outing at Quail Valley Golf Club, 8 a.m. registration | 9 tee time

Jun 18, 2020

June 2020 Membership Mixer
Membership Mixer at Thirsty Farmer Brew Works, 4-6pm

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