COVID-19 RESOURCES
Below are a combined collaboration of resources between the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Carlisle Association.
Economic Support and Financial Lending Needs For Businesses
Navigating through the constantly updated information for businesses on the Covid 19 Coronavirus mandates are challenging. Every day brings new information and new questions. We all look forward to the road to recovery. We want to hear from you. If you have questions on what support is available to your business and your employees please email Michelle Crowley, mcrowley@carlislechamber.org, or call (717) 243-4515.
CARES Act Information
- *NEW* PPP Loan Forgiveness Application (5/19/20)
- Self-Employed/Independent Contractor Application opens today for the PPP. To apply for PPP, please visit here
- CARES Act Application (4/1/20) SAMPLE
New Guides to Assist Business Owners from the US Chamber
- Guide to Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs (US Chamber) (added 4/5/20)
- UPDATED – Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist (Paycheck Protection Program) (added 4/2/20)
- NEW - Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit (added 4/2/20)
Other Guides for the PPP
- SBDC Webinars and Informational Sessions (added 1/12/21)
- Paycheck Protection Program FAQ for Small Businesses Updated (5/4/20) (US Treasury)
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
- This program is for Self-Employed/Independent Contractors/Sole-Proprietors
- Complete the application online (added 4/18/20)
- Frequently Asked Questions About PUA (added 4/18/20)
PA Statewide Small Business Grant Program (New)
Apply for this program (Community First Funds)
PA30Day
This is a forgivable loan program for PA-based small businesses called the Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund. The forgivable loan is to provide immediate financial assistance (with a max of three days) to meet payroll, preserve healthcare coverage for employees and save jobs while they wait on recently approved federal funding.
To find out more about this program, please click here.
Important Information and Resources
Covid-19 Health Facts and Resources
- Vaccination Roll Out Plan (added 1/12/21)
- Covid Testing Sites (1/12/21)
- CAAHC Safepoint Offers Help (5/19/20)
- UPMC "I'm Being Tested Now What" Resource (4/3/20)
- UPMC "I'm Not Being Tested Now What" Resource (4/3/20)
- South Central PA Covid-19 Resources from Partnership for Better Health (4/3/20)
- Local PPE Needs (added 4/3/20)
- New "30-day to Slow the Spread" Guidelines (4/1/20)
- CDC's Covid-19 Facts about Prevention
- Victory Mindset Tips for Resiliency in Uncertain Times
- Geisinger Covid-19 Health Facts (added 3/31/20)