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COVID-19 Resources and Examples for Chambers

Given the significant impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on local businesses, and in turn local chambers, W.A.C.E. has put together a resource page with examples from other chambers and some survey data we have collected. We have purposely built this page outside of our members-only section to ensure our industry remains catalysts, conveners and champions for their communities.
W.A.C.E. Resources
  • W.A.C.E. Survey Results - Chamber Operational & PPP Survey (Survey sent 4/14/2020)
  • W.A.C.E. Survey Results - Budgeting and Business Assistance During a Pandemic (Survey sent 4/1/2020)
  • W.A.C.E. Survey Results - Membership Renewals During a Pandemic (Survey sent 3/25/2020)
  • W.A.C.E. Survey Results (Survey sent 3/12/2020)
  • What action chambers are taking in response to COVID-19 
Podcasts & Webinars
  • Wild & Crazy Times Call for VUCA Leadership - W.A.C.E. (Podcast)
  • Performance Reviews in a COVID-19 Year - CalChamber (Podcast)
  • When Workers Test Positive - CalChamber (Podcast)
  • Returning Remote Workers to the Office - CalChamber (Podcast)
  • We're All in This Together - W.A.C.E. (Podcast)
  • Remote Work: Gauging Job Performance - CalChamber (Podcast) 
  • COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave - CalChamber (Podcast)
  • Science Provides Hope for COVID-19 - CalChamber (Podcast)
  • Avoid Liability: On Call Rules to Know - CalChamber (Podcast)
  • COVID-19 Paid Leaves Explained - CalChamber (Podcast)
  • COVID-19: Loans and the New Economy - CalChamber (Podcast)
  • COVID-19: Telework Best Practices - CalChamber (Podcast) 
  • COVID-19: Workforce Reduction Guidance - CalChamber (Podcast) 
  • Leading in Times of Crisis with David May - W.A.C.E. (Podcast) 
  • COVID-19: Business Loans Explained - CalChamber (Podcast) 
  • Federal COVID-19 Leaves: Key Points - CalChamber (Podcast) 
  • CARES Act Explained - CalChamber (Podcast) 
  • Families First COVID-19 Response Act: What Employers Need to Know - CalChamber (Webinar) 
  • COVID-19: What Employers are Asking - CalChamber (Podcast)
  • COVID-19: Preparing for Remote Work - CalChamber (Podcast)
  • COVID-19: Top Resources for Employers - CalChamber (Podcast)
  • COVID-19: Federal Paid Leaves Explained - CalChamber (Podcast) 
Chamber Examples
Membership Renewal Letters
  • Membership Renewal Letter - Greater San Fernando Valley (CA) Chamber (Word Doc) 
  • Membership Renewal Letter - Duarte (CA) Chamber (Word Doc) 
  • Membership Renewal Letter - The Silicon Valley (CA) Organization (Word Doc) 
  • Membership Renewal Letter - Walla Walla Valley (WA) Chamber (Word Doc)
  • Membership Renewal Letter - Gresham (OR) Chamber (Word Doc) 
  • Membership Renewal Letter - Lake Havasu Area (AZ) Chamber (Word Doc) 
  • Membership Renewal Letter - Longview (TX) Chamber (Word Doc)
  • Membership Renewal Letter - Shelton Mason County (WA) Chamber (Word Doc)
  • Membership Renewal Letter - Murrieta/Wildomar (CA) Chamber (Word Doc)
  • Membership Renewal Letter - Yountville (CA) Chamber (Word Doc)
  • Membership Renewal Letter - Puyallup Sumner (WA) Chamber (Word Doc)
Video Messages
  • Reconnecting the Community - Columbia County (GA) Chamber (Video)
  • Be Kind and Patient - Tahoe (CA) Chamber (Video)
  • COVID-19 Get Vaccinated PSA - Santa Maria Valley (CA) Chamber (Video)
  • Safe Return to Work - Santa Barbara County (CA) Chambers (Video)
  • We Got This Los Gatos! - Los Gatos (CA) Chamber (Video)
  • A Message of Support and COVID-19 Resilience Resources - Greater Eureka (CA) Chamber (Video)
  • Stay Loyal, Stay Local - Gilroy (CA) Chamber (Video) 
  • An Important Message from our CEO - The Silicon Valley (CA) Organization (Video) 
  • Open for Business - Visalia (CA) Chamber (Video) 
  • The Great American Takeout - Visalia (CA) Chamber (Video) 
  • Video Message to Members - Beaverton (OR) Chamber (Video)
Social Media Content
  • Good News in Roseville - Roseville (CA) Chamber (PDF)
  • Chamber Testimonial - Castle Rock (CO) Chamber (PNG) 
  • Loyal to Local Logo - Visalia (CA) Chamber (PNG) 
  • Loyal to Local Sticker - Visalia (CA) Chamber (PNG) 
  • Loyal to Local Ad - Visalia (CA) Chamber (PNG) 
  • Support Local Businesses Facebook Graphic - Santa Maria Valley (CA) Chamber (PNG File)
  • Support Local Businesses Infographic - Santa Maria Valley (CA) Chamber (PNG File)
  • Help Small Businesses - Tacoma-Pierce County (WA) Chamber (JPG File)
  • 5 Ways You Can Support Local Small Businesses - San Francisco (CA) Chamber (JPG)
  • Your Help is Needed! - Roseville (CA) Chamber (JPG)
Chamber Member Resources
  • Community Outreach: COVID-19 Slides - Grand Junction Area (CO) Chamber
  • Deciding if you want to get a COVID-19 Vaccine - Grand Junction Area (CO) Chamber
  • Vaccine Comparison Flyer - Grand Junction Area (CO) Chamber (PDF)
  • Vaccine Digital Resource Center - U.S. Chamber (Website)
  • Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans - U.S. Chamber (Website)
  • Close to Home: A Framework for Reopening Sonoma County - Santa Rosa Metro (CA) Chamber (Newspaper Commentary) 
  • Eagle County COVID-19 Business Toolkit - Vail Valley Partnership (Google Doc) 
  • Implementing a National Return to Work - U.S. Chamber (Website)
  • Rapid Response South Sound - Tacoma-Pierce County (WA) Chamber (Website) 
  • Tips for Working Remotely - Goleta (CA) Chamber (E-mail) 
  • Coronavirus Rapid Response Daily Update - Sacramento Metro Chamber (E-newsletter) 
  • Coronavirus Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide and Checklist - U.S. Chamber (PDF) 
  • CARES Act Amends SBA's EIDL Program to include 501(C)(6)s - U.S. Chamber (PDF)
  • US Chamber Small Business ELA Loan Guide - U.S. Chamber (PDF) 
  • Community Service Message English/Spanish- Greater Coachella Valley (CA) Chamber (PDF) 
  • Workplace Tips for Employees - Visalia (CA) Chamber (PDF) 
  • Your Chamber is Here for You - Visalia (CA) Chamber (PDF) 
  • Coronavirus: Federal, State & Local Resources - CalChamber (Website)
  • Combating the Coronavirus - US Chamber (Website)
  • Coronavirus Resource Web Page - Santa Maria Valley (CA) Chamber (Website)
  • COVID-19 Business Resources - Vail Valley (CO) Partnership (Email)
  • COVID-19 Business Resources for Eagle County and Colorado - Vail Valley (CO) Partnership (Website)
  • ​COVID-19 Resources - Billings (MT) Chamber - (Website)
  • Business Resources and Ideas for Jobs - Rancho Mirage (CA) Chamber (Website)
  • ​Coronavirus - Business Updates - San Diego (CA) Regional Chamber (Website)
  • Coronavirus Business Toolkit - Arvada (CO) Chamber (Website)
  • COVID-19 Resources - Puyallup Sumner (WA) Chamber (PDF)
  • COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resource Guide - Los Angeles Area (CA) Chamber (Website)
  • Business Toolkit - Arvada (CO) Chamber (Website)
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources & Information - Oceanside (CA) Chamber (Website)
  • COVID-19 Resources - Oceanside (CA) Chamber (E-newsletter)
Letters to Government
  • Create Central Coast Sub-Region for Regional Stay at Home Order - Santa Barbara South Coast (CA) Chamber (Email)
Message to Chamber Members
  • For our Economy to Thrive, We Need to Keep Working Together to Increase our Vaccination Rate - Chamber of Commerce Hawaii (E-Newsletter)
  • It's time to roll up our sleeves; vaccinations provide a clear path forward - Vail Valley Partnership (Email/Blog)
  • Jake's Takes - President & CEO Update - Redding (CA) Chamber (E-Newsletter)
  • Chamber COVID-19 Response Activities - Fort Collins Area (CO) Chamber (Email/Blog) 
  • Message from the Chair of the Board - Beaverton (OR) Chamber (E-Newsletter) 
  • COVID-19 Update to Members - Tahoe (NV) Chamber (Email/Blog)
  • Letter to Our Members - Tahoe (NV) Chamber (Email/Blog)
  • Chamber Chatter E-Newsletter - Puyallup Sumner (WA) Chamber (E-Newsletter)
  • Being a trusted resource, supporting the community and putting health & safety first - Santa Maria Valley (CA) Chamber (E-newsletter)
Chamber Member Surveys
  • Economic Outlook Survey - The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County (OR) (Website)
  • Southern Nevada Workforce Development Survey - Vegas (NV) Chamber (Online Form)
  • COVID-19 Response: How Can We Help? - Arvada (CO) Chamber (Online Form)
  • COVID-19 Response: Volunteer to Help - Arvada (CO) Chamber (Online Form)
  • SFV Chamber Hotels - Restaurants, Occupancy, Banquets Survey - Greater San Fernando Valley (CA) Chamber (Online Form)
Chamber Operational Documents
  • Battle Plan Wyoming - Wyoming Business & Industry Alliance (Website) 
  • Business Recovery Outline - Arvada (CO) Chamber (Word Doc) 
  • Business Operations Plan for Telecommuting - Hawaii Chamber of Commerce (Word Doc)
Chamber Event Procedures
  • COVID Safety Practices - Georgetown (TX) Chamber (Website)
Vaccination Campaigns
  • "Protect. Respect. Wear a Mask" Campaign - Santa Maria Valley (CA) Chamber (Newspaper)
  • COVID-19 Get Vaccinated PSA - Santa Maria Valley (CA) Chamber (Video)
  • Time to Vaccinate Campaign - San Diego (CA) Regional Chamber (Website)
Local Business Support
  • SO-TO GO - Chamber of Medford & Jackson County (OR) (Website)
  • Open for Business - Fort Collins Area (CO) Chamber (Website)
  • #CarryOutWednesday - Billings (MT) Chamber (Website)
  • Our Response to COVID-19 - Arvada (CO) Chamber (Word Doc)
  • Takeout Takeover - Arvada (CO) Chamber (Website)
  • Outreach to the Restaurant Community - Corona (CA) Chamber (Word Doc)
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SHARE YOUR RESOURCES
If you have any documents or graphics you would like to share with the chamber community, please send them to W.A.C.E. Vice President Jennifer Johnson,IOM at [email protected].
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