Welcome to the Coronavirus Info Hub
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, it is important for all employers to monitor the outbreak and are prepared to implement strategies to protect their workforce while ensuring continuity of operations. To help educate employers and employees on how they can prepare for and address the impacts of the virus, please explore these following sections of helpful information and resources:
1. General Information & Business Resources
2. Legal and Economic Insight & Business Guidance
3. Webinars
4. Small Business Resources
5. Nonprofit & Education Resources
6. Resources for Remote Work
7. Chamber Event Updates
1) Coronavirus: General Information & Business Resources
WHAT EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES NEED TO KNOW:
Center for Disease Control Information
- Find Guidance for Businesses and Employers from the CDC here
- Explore the main CDC website regarding the Coronavirus here
- Follow the CDC Twitter account here
- Follow the CDC Facebook page here
- White House Guidance
US Chamber Coronavirus Updates
TOOLKIT OF RESOURCES:
- Guidance For Employers – Click here to download guidance for employers to plan and respond to the Coronavirus
- Workplace Tips – For workplace tips and resources for employers to combat the virus
- Resilience in a Box – If your business needs help putting a plan in place, use the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s toolkit created in partnership with the UPS foundation.
- More Resources – For more resources, including consolidated, business-specific guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
2) Coronavirus: Legal and Economic Insight & Business Guidance
What Employers Need To Know Regarding the Coronavirus Legislative Response:
- Read Federal Stimulus Information
- Read about the proposed Congressional Package
- Congress Passes COVID-19 Related Tax Relief
Information for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 on Unemployment & Workers’ Compensation:
COVID-19 Guidelines for Agriculture
3) Coronavirus: Webinars
The National Federation of Independent Business is hosting a COVID-19 Congressional & Legal Update For Small Businesses WEBINAR on March 20. Register here
Hear from MN experts who can summarize how businesses can access capital, work with employees and better understand how policies passed at the state and federal level can offer businesses relief. Watch here (you’ll need to sign in to watch for free).
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) has been signed into law. What does this mean for employers? Attend MRA’s attorney-led, Webinar briefing to get the facts on what you need to know. Register here
University of Minnesota Webinars & Podcasts
4) Coronavirus: Small Business Resources
We are working on compiling small business resources. Keep checking back for updates and more.
- Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
- Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
- Minnesota Department of Health
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- SBA Small Business Disaster Loans Information
- Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program
- Minnesota Department of Public Safety
- Twin Cities Transportation: Getting to and from Work
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Due to high phone traffic, the website is the quickest place to get information and receive updates from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (MN DEED).
5) Coronavirus: Nonprofit & Education Resources
Here is a collection of resources for nonprofits. These resources may also be helpful for other businesses (for-profit, etc). Feel free to explore all of the links below.
LEADERSHIP
- Webinars, sample plans and policies, communications tools, event management and fundraising, managing stress and reducing stigma
- Coronavirus Crisis Communication Best Practices and Advice for Nonprofits
- Experts Urge Charities to Communicate Their Needs Clearly to Their Donors
- How MN Non-Profits are Responding & Resources
- Ways to Volunteer
FUNDRAISING
GOVERNMENT
HUMAN RESOURCES
EDUCATION RESOURCES
RISK MITIGATION/CONTINUITY
TECHNOLOGY
- Non-Profit Resources for Remote Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Understanding the Videoconferencing Tools Available to Your Nonprofit
- A Good Time to Get Good at Virtual Meetings
6) Coronavirus: Resources For Remote Work
We are working on collecting resources made to help you navigate your workforce working remotely.
Below are services that we have found that are currently offering discounts or free access for remote workforce options to make meeting, collaborating, and processing easier when remote:
Remote Desktop & Collaboration Solutions:
- Teamviewer: 20 percent off remote desktop connection solutions:
- Chrome Remote Desktop (Free solutions for remote desktop access)
- Microsoft Teams. 6 months free Instant messaging, fire sharing, video and voice chat.
- LogMeIn is offering Emergency remote Work kits for free to nonprofits, schools, and health care organizations
Remote Meeting & Screen Sharing Solutions:
Internet Connection Solutions:
7) Coronavirus: Chamber Event Updates
All Apple Valley Chamber events have been postponed through April 30. We will announce new dates on our calendar and on Apple Slices, our weekly e-newsletter.
