Coronavirus Impact and Resource

Lewisburg ECD & Marshall County JECDB

The Lewisburg ECD & Marshall Co. JECDB are working to promote our small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many local businesses are changing the way they interact with customers by offering new services like curbside pick-up, delivery, or bolstering their online sales capabilities. We want to get the word out about what YOUR business is doing! Please take a moment to complete the survey.

Coronavirus Impact on Your Business
We are also collecting information on this page of how your business has been directly impacted by the Coronavirus so we can investigate any relief for your business through the appropriate state and federal channels, if available and applicable. If you feel comfortable, please share how you have been affected by filling out the form on the website. Your specific, individual information will be kept confidential and we will share the total impact of the Coronavirus on the Marshall County business community with our elected officials.

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* 1. Contact Information

Name

Company

Address

City/Town

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Social Media Handle (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest)

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* 3. Business Sector

Restaurants (Including Full-Service, Quick-Service & Convenient Stores)

Boutiques & Shops

Department & Grocery Stores

Banks & Financial Institutions (Including Insurance Agencies)

Entertainment & Recreation

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Are You Offering Any Special Services for Customers Or Community During this Time (Check All That Apply)

Drive-up/Drive-thru Service ONLY— Many local businesses have announced that they are promoting social distancing by limiting access to their lobbies and high-traffic areas.

Gift Certificate/Card Specials— Offering gift card specials during this time may provide steady revenue today and will encourage commerce once the pandemic ends.

Online Specials & Sales— We are encouraging small businesses, especially boutique and shops, to shift business online through social media and other e-commerce platforms as we expect consumer travel to decline.

Curbside Pick-up— Curbside pick-up and grab & go opportunities are a great social distancing practice.

Home Delivery— This might include hand delivering food, groceries, gift cards, and goods to your customer. Remember: utilize online platforms to accept payment prior to delivery.

None of the Above

Other (please specify)

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* 5. If your business has already begun implementing an innovative solution(s) to combat the decline in commerce, please share your idea below to help our local companies thrive.

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* 6. How has the Coronavirus impacted your business? (layoffs, revenue lost, other details)

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* 7. What kind of targeted financial relief (other than cash) would be the most beneficial for your company and your employees?

Preparing and Responding to Coronavirus
Pandemic Guidance A brief outline of how to prepare before and respond during a pandemic by Ready.gov, official website of the Department of Homeland Security.

Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) CDC recommended guidance for employers, including advice for developing a response plan and steps that all employers can implement now. Based on what is currently known about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Understanding the Coronavirus – Webinar about the impact of coronavirus on the private sector and how companies should consider their response, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (Jan 27, 2020)

Coronavirus (COVID-19): What You Need to Know – Free webinar hosted by Baker Donelson to learn about how you can safeguard your business from the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

After Travel Precautions – To slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) into the United States, CDC is working with state and local public health partners to implement after-travel health precautions.

Resources for Businesses
COVID-19 Safety and Health Standards, Control & Prevention An overview of information for workers and employers about the evolving coronavirus outbreak. Includes links to OSHA standards, control and prevention, by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Coronavirus Resource Page A resource page by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, including links to Resilience in a Box and Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Quick Guides.

Stay in the Know
CDC Preparedness and Prevention on Facebook and Twitter

Tennessee State Department of Health on Facebook and Twitter

Lewisburg ECD on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram or LewisburgTN.gov - LewisburgTN.Net