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  • Events & News
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      • Jingle Jog Results 2021
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    • Falmouth Outstanding Citizen of the Year
    • News
    • Blog
  • Membership
    • HR Support
    • Membership Application
    • Member Login
    • Business Education Series
    • STAPLES discount for members
    • Resources
    • Business Advice
  • The Falmouth Area
    • Visit >
      • BEACHES
      • TRAILS
      • FERRIES
    • Accommodations >
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      • Reservations: Bed & Breakfasts
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                      Covid-19 resources

Informational webpages

Business & Employees Assistance
Arts Foundation Arts Relief Fund for Artists
Bartender emergency assistance program
Better Business Bureau Tips on Covid - 19
Cape Cod Workforce Housing Relief Fund
Cape Cod & Islands Major Crisis Relief Fund
Cape Cod Resilience Fund
Cape Cod SCORE Coronavirus Small Business Hub
Covid-19 CARES Act Guide
Dept. of Transitional Assistance COVID-19 Resources
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Information
Facebook Grants for Small Business
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Families First Q&A Page - US Dept of Labor
Frontline Worker Resources
IRS: Coronavirus Tax Relief
MA Cultural Council Relief Fund for Individuals
MA Dept of Unemployment Virtual Town Halls
MASSHIRE CAPE AND ISLANDS CAREER CENTER
MA How to file New unemployment claim
Main Street Lending Program FAQ
MA Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
MA Rapid Response Layoff Aversion
MASSAchusetts Resources for Business
Massachusetts Unemployment Information
Massachusetts Unemployment update
Massachusetts WorkShare Program
National Restaurant Association CARES Act Info
OSHA Resources for Workers & Employers
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
PPP Frequently Asked Questions
Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
SBA Debt Relief
SBA Economic Disaster Loan Program
SBA EIDL STEP-BY-STEP Application Overview
SBA Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program
SBA Guidance for Business & Employers
SBA Lender List
SBA Paycheck Protection Program
ServSafe Free Food Handler Course & Exam
SCORE - How Small Business Can Prepare for Covid - 19
SCORE Online Small Business Assistance Workshops
SCORE REOPENING TOOLKIT Nonprofits
SCORE Reopening Toolkit Small Business
Social Security & Coronavirus
Thryv Small Business Grant
U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Combating Coronavirus
US Chamber Emergency Loans Small Business Guide & Checklist
US Chamber Guide to Employee Retention Tax Credit
US Chamber Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness
US Chamber Guide to SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans
US Chamber Independent Contractor Guide To CARES
US Dept of Treasury CARES ACT Guidance

Medical Information
American Addiction Centers Virtual Support Meetings
Barnstable County Department of Health & Environment
Cape Cod Healthcare Covid-19 Information
CDC - What to Do if you are sick
CEnter for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Covid-19 Page
COVID-19 PPE Procurement and Donation Program
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health Covid-19 Information
Massachusetts Health Connector
Medicare & coronavirus
World Health Organization Covid-19 Information

Government Guidance & Directives
Brand USA Coronavirus Updates
Cape & Islands Seasonal Community Guidance
Coronavirus Local/State Policy Tracker
Dept of Homeland Security Coronavirus Updates
Governor Baker's Press Office
Massachusetts Emergency Management (MEMA)
MA.gov Covid-19 Guidance & Directives
MDAR Resources for Agriculture
Moratorium Evictions & Foreclosures
US Travel Association Covid-19 Toolkit

Protect yourself and others



American Sign Language - about covid-19

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MA State: Call 211 for COVID-19 info

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that Massachusetts 2-1-1 will now provide real-time COVID-19 information, resources, and referrals in multiple languages. This expansion is the result of an increased investment in resources directed towards this 24-hour state-supported telephone hotline.
Information

MSBDC Counseling Request

Massachusetts small business development Center Guidance

​PREPARE FOR RECOVERY
By Cliff Robbins, MSBDC Senior Business Advisor

"NOW what do I do?"  This is the question on every small business persons' mind. Well, this is the time to prepare yourself for a post-coronavirus world:  Especially because you have probably been forced to shutter or otherwise change your business approach.

1)      CFIMITYM - Cash Flow Is More Important Than Your Mother.  
Conserve your cash.  Act like you're in a turnaround crisis because you probably are [too].  If you haven't done so already, project your cash needs out for the next twelve months.  (We can help with that.)  Go to MSBDC.org/SEMass and contact an advisor.

2)      COMMUNICATE 
Talk to your customers; communicate with your bank; invest in your social media; let them know that you're still around; keep them engaged.  Try selling gift certificates.  This is a great time to try that for future business.  Send them emails to let them know you're still here and OKAY! 

3)      CREATE 
Most small business people don't continually create content because they say they just don't have the time.  Well, now your schedule is a little more open today, so create some content.  Create educational content about your products and services; create instructional videos; create stories that you can share in the near future to tell the world how great your business has been and still is!

4)      ADVERTISE YOUR LOCAL SERVICES  
If you work at people's homes, particularly for services like landscaping, or other home improvement services that are low-touch, get the word out that you're available.  If people aren't ready today, the nicer weather will catch up with them quickly once this all starts to sort itself out.

5)      PREPARE AND INVEST - Now's the time to get a leg up on the competition:
• Get that new website started, it's going to take a little time to get going, and this downtime will help you modernize.
• Optimize your business for local search, it takes a few weeks for optimizations to happen, so get the leg up once people are ready to leave the house again.
• Sort out the back-end of your business:  Your CRM, your customer databases, your online store.  Make sure these are all up and running so that you are prepared for the future.
"This too shall pass."

Look at this period as an opportunity to get ahead, and stay focused on growth. 

The region sure needs it!
SBDC Coronavirus information

​Be Aware of Scammers

Scammers follow the headlines and often take advantage of events such as these. Be vigilant if you receive something that seems out of the ordinary. Here is a link to the Federal Trade Commission’s site with specific coronavirus-related scam information. 
FCC Site for Covid-19 Scam info

Falmouth Public Schools

Will provide grab and go meals during school closure through March 27th, then will evaluate for possible changes.   Pickups Mon-Wed-Fri, 11am-12pm, from school vans parked in front of schools. If you have children in multiple schools, can pick up all meals from school closest to you. Drive through pick up will be available at East Falmouth, Teaticket, Mullen Hall and Falmouth High Schools. No identification necessary.  For planning purposes, please provide information on how many meals you will need and which school you will use: info@falmouth.k12.ma.us. 
Detailed information about continuing education while at home can be found here: Continuity of Learning
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FALMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS CORONAVIRUS INFO

Free Breakfast and Lunch for school-Age children

​Starting Monday, March 16, Barnstable Public Schools will provide breakfast and
lunch for any child under the age of 18 free of charge. (No ID is required). All children are welcome regardless of town of residence or school attended. All meals will be offered in compliance with USDA standards and will be a “Grab and Go” option. We will be providing both breakfast and lunch at the same time. Students are encouraged to take one breakfast and one lunch.
Meals may be picked up Monday - Friday, 10am-1pm, at the main entrance area in the following locations:
​Barnstable Intermediate School, 895 Falmouth Road, Hyannis
Barnstable United Elementary School, 730 Osterville-W. Barnstable Rd, Marston Mills
Hyannis West Elementary School, 549 West Main Street, Hyannis
Hyannis Youth and Community Center, 141 Bassett Ln, Hyannis
Barnstable Public School information

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Extended Payment Arrangements for Small Business Customers in Massachusetts 
 
• The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenging time for us all — and especially for many of our customers and small businesses.
• Eversource is implementing flexible measures to lessen the financial hardship for all our customers during the COVID-19 crisis.
For all customers:
• We are suspending service disconnections for non-payment and assisting customers with financial programs to help pay their bill.
• We are eliminating late payment charges.
• We are offering a $0 down payment and an eight-month payment arrangement, with the first payment not due until June 1.  
For Massachusetts small business customers:
• We are also offering small business customers — the backbone of our communities — extended payment arrangements.
• We are offering small business customers $0 down payment and a one-year payment arrangement, with the first payment not due until June 1.
In normal operations, small business customers receive up to three months for bill payment arrangements.
• Eversource is proud to be part of the Massachusetts communities where we live and serve.
• We are committed to being there for our customers during this difficult and uncertain time.
Copyright 2022 Falmouth Chamber of Commerce  
All Rights Reserved.


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