The Chamber understands the challenges of these uncertain times and is equipping businesses with the information and resources you need to prepare for a safe return to work.
View resources and updates from member companies here.
Reopening Guidance
We are committed to providing the business community with valuable resources and tools to help businesses reopen safely. We have created a Business Reopening Toolkit to equip you with relevant resources for reopening your business.
One Region has launched its One Region Ready plan, which seeks to provide guidance to businesses and employees on how and when to safely reopen businesses. The strategy leverages expertise from business, healthcare, nonprofit, and government sectors to create a coordinated, science-based approach to restoring the local economy.
One Region Ready Plans and Guidelines
- Phase 1 Plan (Español)
- Food and Beverage Guidelines (Español)
- Small Business Guidelines (Español)
- Close Contact Guidelines
- Gym/Fitness Center Guidelines
- Cosmetology Guidelines
- Public Swimming Pool Guidelines
- Athletics Guidelines
- Child Care Guidelines
- Day Camp Guidelines
- Faith-Based Guidelines
- Golf Industry Guidelines
- Hospitality Industry Guidelines
- Manufacturing Industry Guidelines
One Region Ready launched the One Region Ready Pledge, which organizations can take to publicly promise to follow One Region Ready, AccelerateSC and CDC guidelines and instill confidence in consumers. Across the tri-county region, local business, healthcare, non-profit and governmental leaders are working together to assist businesses with reopening while protecting consumer health and safety through the One Region Ready strategy.
MUSC Pandemic Status Report and Economic Impact Data
Thousands of Professional Courses Available to UI Claimants at No Cost
One Region releases strategy and guidelines to safely reopen tri-county area
The Small Business Administration will resume accepting PPP loan applications on 4/27
DHEC releases COVID-19 re-opening guidance for businesses
Webinars
ICYMI:
Advocates Updates
6/4 – PPP Flexibility Passes the US Senate
5/8 – Close contact businesses to begin reopening in limited capacity beginning May 18
About COVID-19 Coronavirus
COVID-19 information from the CDC:
The latest employer guidance from the CDC includes:
- Actively encourage sick employees to stay home
- Establish policies that increases the physical distance between employees such as flexible worksites and work hours
- Cross-train employees on essential functions in case of employee absences
- Assess your essential functions and reliance on others – be prepared to change your business practices if needed to maintain critical operations
Encourage your employees to implement best health practices, including:
- Good handwashing (soap and water for at least 20 seconds)
- Covering your cough and avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Regular use of tissues and hand sanitizer
- Stay home if you or a family member is sick
- Sanitize commonly touched surfaces and objects regularly
About the Coronavirus Disease 2019
DHEC map of SC cases by county
World Health Organization Video Explainer
CDC: Frequently Asked Questions
Prepare Your Business
SBA Issues Rules on Paycheck Protection Plan
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
City of Charleston Issues Stay at Home Order
COVID-19 Business Impact Report
Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response
SBA programs in response to COVID-19
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program – Apply Now
Safety and Health Standards, Control & Prevention
Printable Materials
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