NJ Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit
Download the Employer's Toolkit — a document compiled to support employers
in executing tactical actions to promote the vaccine among employees
e.g., email template to all employees.
Check the NJ Department of Health website for updates.
Take the Safety Pledge!
Let your customers know that you pledge to do everything that is required regarding masks and per person limits. Additionally, you pledge that you will follow
state guidelines to clean and sanitize your business premises.
If you would like a sticker, please contact the chamber office.
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Howell Business Recovery Task Force Let us know how we can assist you as you reopen your business. Email Tom Comer today. |
Here is a list of Coronavirus emergency resources for small businesses and the community.
Paycheck Protection Program resumed January 11, 2021
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program/second-draw-ppp-loans
New Jersey Business Action Center
New Jersey Business Action Center is an excellent resource for current information, policies and updates impacting businesses. The latest articles include:
- Updates on Utility Payments During Pandemic
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans Still Available
- A Guide for Small Businesses by Location
Freeholders Announce Monmouth County CARES Program
The Board of Chosen Freeholders announced that the Monmouth County CARES Economic Assistance Grant program is open for applications.
For complete details and the application:
http://monmouthcountycares.com/
Howell Township Land Use Application for Outside Sales and Dining
https://www.twp.howell.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/5018/Land-Use-Application-Online-Form
NJSBDC Updates and Counseling
Funding opportunities and private relief efforts.
https://www.njsmallbusinesshelp.com/post/private-nonprofit-companies-covid-19-relief-efforts
Howell Patch
The Patch has created a list of what's open/closed in Howell and is inviting you to post your information for free.
Dept. of Labor FAQs
https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/NJWorkersFAQs.pdfNJ Labor Commissioner - Straight Answers on Unemployment
NJ Dept of Labor - What NJ Workers Should Know
Apply for Unemployment
https://myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/
NJ Tax Filing Date Moved from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020.
https://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562020/approved/20200401a.shtml
Update on Which Businesses Can Open
https://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562020/approved/20200330b.shtml
US Chamber of Commerce - Guide & Checklist on Emergency Funding
https://www.uschamber.com/sites/default/files/023595_comm_corona_virus_smallbiz_loan_final.pdf
Mortgage Payment Relief Announced by Governor
Download the PDF here.
NJ Chamber of Commerce Update as of 3/27/2020
State of New Jersey - Jobs Portal
https://jobs.covid19.nj.gov/State of New Jersey - Hiring Portal
https://jobs.covid19.nj.gov/intake
Howell Township Alerts & Notifications
https://www.twp.howell.nj.us/408/Alerts-and-NotificationsNew Jersey Covid19 Information Hub
Governor Murphy Announces Statewide Stay at Home Order, Closure of All Non-Essential Retail Businesses
https://covid19.nj.gov/
NJEDA Funding Packages Announced
April 15, 2020 Tax Day - Changed to July 15, 2020
NJ Chamber of Commerce
Governor's Office
Effective 8pm, March 19, 2020 Governor Phil Murphy enacted a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures of individuals. Full story here.
A new testing site in Monmouth County at PNC Arts Center in Holmdel opens Monday, March 23.
Follow the Governor on Facebook.
CentraState HealthCare System Public Health Updates
https://www.centrastate.com/public-health-update/SCORE - Business Resources
NJ Special Website Devoted to the Coronavirus emergency.
The site, cv.business.nj.gov, will be updated as new information becomes available. We encourage you to communicate this with the appropriate individuals within your organization.
In addition, the New Jersey Business Action Center’s Helpline is now available from 8:00 am – 9:00 pm, seven days a week. Call 1-800-JERSEY-7 to address any concerns you or your employees have.
New Jersey Department of Labor Website
https://www.nj.gov/labor/worker-protections/earnedsick/covid.shtmlNJDOL Benefits and the Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employees Should Know
New Jersey has among the most comprehensive Earned Sick Leave, Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance laws in the country, which cover all employees – full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal.
Monmouth County Clerk
A centralized portal for information about the latest public notices, closures, and cancellations, regarding the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation.
New Jersey FAQ website for small businesses:
Information on COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus and its impact on businesses.
https://faq.business.nj.gov/en/collections/2198378-information-for-nj-businesses-on-the-coronavirus-outbreak
SBA Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resourcesCDC Website on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
How to protect yourself and if you think others are sick.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlThe President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America
15 Days to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) More at Whitehouse.gov.
CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html