During this challenging time, be assured that the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is here to support you however we can. We care deeply about the Arlington community, and understand that the coronavirus pandemic has already impacted you and your business. We will be updating this page regularly to provide our local business community with resources in response to this evolving situation.

Last Updated August 19, 2020

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The Return to the Workplace Toolkit is a resource designed by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and Arlington Economic Development to aid Arlington's businesses in safely welcoming back employees and customers when they choose to do so.

LEARN MORE

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Business Resources

U.S. Chamber

• Reopening Businesses Digital Resource Center
• A Guide to Reopening Your Business
• Ready to Reopen: A Playbook for Your Small Business
  • en español
• Standardized Employee Screening Questionnaire
  • en español
• Customizable Workplace Flyer
• Path Forward Webinar Series
• Sector-specific Guidance

Industry Resources

• American Industrial Hygiene Association Back to Work Safely TM
• National Safety Council: Safe Actions for Employee Returns
• National Retail Federation: Guidance for retailers on reopening stores
• National Restaurant Association: What should my business do to prepare for a pandemic?
• American Hotel and Lodging Association: Stay Safe Guidelines
• Institute for Real Estate Management: Resources for Reopening Your Property

Government Resources

Commonwealth of Virginia

• Forward Virginia Guidelines
  • Phase Three Guidelines (current phase since July 1)
  • ​Phase Two Guidelines
  • Phase One Guidelines
• ​Forward Virginia Frequently Asked Questions
• Forward Virginia Guidelines for Religious Services
• DOLI Coronavirus Resources Page
  o   DOLI Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 Prevention
  o   Nine Steps to Achieve Virginia COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Compliance
  o   DOLI Emergency Temporary Standard One-page Infographic
  o   DOLI Training Sheet for Lower Risk Level Jobs
  o   DOLI Information on Reporting a Positive Coronavirus Case
  o   DOLI Coronavirus Outreach, Education, and Training Materials
• Assessment, Training, and Reporting Tools for Virginia COVID Compliance
  

Arlington County

• Temporary Outdoor Seating Areas
• BizLaunch Webinars, Services, and Additional Community Resources

Federal Government

• CDC: Plan, Prepare, and Respond
• CDC Reopening Decision Tree Guide for Employers
• CDC General Business Frequently Asked Questions
• CDC Interim Guidance for Business and Employers Responding to COVID-19
• CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
• CDC Printable Fact Sheets and Posters
• OSHA guide to preparing workplaces for COVID-19
• White House Opening Up America Again Guidelines

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Northern Virginia Back to Work Leadership Task Force

In March of 2020 our Northern Virginia Region faced an unprecedented crisis: near total shutdown. From entertainment to office buildings, every business was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  What followed has been business disruption and unemployment of historic proportions.
In response, our government and civic organization members banded together to provide resources that will accelerate Northern Virginia’s recovery from this crisis. Our goal is to help organizations of all sizes engage in business continuity, business recovery, worker training, and retraining.

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REOPENING GUIDELINES

Federal Government

• U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Coronavirus Relief Options
  • Disaster Assistance
  • Paycheck Protection Program
  • PPP Forgiveness Application
  • EIDL Loan Advance
  • SBA Express Bridge Loans
  • SBA Debt Relief
  • Three Step Disaster Loan Process
• U.S. Treasury Department CARES Act & PPP Information
• Internal Revenue Service
  • Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
  • Coronavirus Tax Relief for Businesses and Tax-Exempt Entities
  • Employee Retention Tax Credit
  • Employee Retention Tax Credit Frequently Asked Questions
• U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Guide to the CARES Act
  • Paycheck Protection Program Resources

Local & State Government

Commonwealth of Virginia

• Office of Governor Ralph S. Northam
  • Coronavirus in Virginia
  • Face Covering Requirement and Workplace Safety Regulations
• Virginia Department of Health: COVID-19 in Virginia
• Virginia Department of Taxation Coronavirus Updates
• Virginia Employment Commission

Arlington County

• COVID-19 in Arlington County
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Business Resources
• Small Business Emergency GRANT Program (applications closed)
• Arlington County Treasurer’s Office
  • ​Taxpayer Assistance Program
    
• WMATA: Metro and COVID-19
• Arlington Transportation Partners
  • Transit Options for Essential Employees
  • Telework Services

Business Resources

Arlington Chamber of Commerce

• Arlington Chamber PPP Lender List
• Arlington Chamber First Responder Donation List

U. S. Chamber of Commerce

• Combating the Coronavirus Resource Center
• Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans (PPP)
• Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness
• Guide to the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans
• Guide to the Main Street Lending Program
• Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit
• Guide to Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs
• 7 Resources for PPP Loan Forgiveness Help
  

Other Business Resources

• Virginia 30 Day Fund
• Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Crisis Management Resources
• Interest.com: Staying One Step Ahead of Financial Scams
• ​Dominion Energy Small Business EnergyShare Relief Program

Local 

• Arlington County Health Department 
• Virginia Hospital Center
  • ​Virginia Hospital Center Opens COVID-19 Sample Collection Site

State

• Virginia Department of Health
• Office of Governor Ralph Northam

Federal 

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• ​U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 
• U.S. White House
• World Health Organization 

• Governor Northam announces new COVID-19 restrictions - November 13, 2020
• Chamber applauds defeat of Arlington Sidewalk Ordinance - September 16, 2020
• Assessment, Training, and Reporting Tools for Virginia COVID Compliance - September 2, 2020
• New Commonwealth Grant Program - July 27, 2020
• Virginia to Enter Phase Three Next Wednesday, July 1 - June 23, 2020
• Loan Advance Program Reopened & Free Signage Offers - June 16, 2020
• Virtual Webinars to Safely Reopen Your Business - June 12, 2020
• Arlington Enters Phase Two on Friday - June 9, 2020
• Arlington Enters Phase One on Friday; Temporary Outdoor Seating - May 28, 2020 
• Resources to Prepare for Recovery - May 21, 2020
• Last Chance to Apply for Arlington GRANT Program - May 15, 2020 
• Governor Northam Delays Phase One Reopening for Arlington - May 13, 2020 
• Arlington GRANT Program Open & Virtual Job Fair - May 11, 2020 
• Arlington County GRANT Program Now Open - May 7, 2020​

To view all Chamber Communications, visit our COVID Communications Page.

Support Chamber member restaurants during this time by viewing our list of restaurant members in the Chamber's business directory page. ​

Countywide Lists

• Restaurant Status (Arlington County) ​
• Restaurant List (StayArlington) 
• Outdoor Dining Options in Arlington during COVID-19 (Arlington County)
  
• Restaurants and Shops Offering Takeout and Delivery (Arlington Magazine) ​
• Arlington Restaurants That Are Offering Delivery or Takeout (ARLnow)

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Neighborhoods

• ​Rosslyn BID Restaurant List (Rosslyn BID) ​
• Ballston BID Restaurant List (Ballston BID)​
• Crystal City BID Restaurant List (Crystal City BID) 
• Lee Highway Alliance Restaurant List (Lee Highway Alliance) 
• CPRO Restaurant List (Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization) 
• Clarendon Restaurant List (Arlington Economic Development) 

Restaurant Support

• Chamber Members Support Business with Free Signage (Arlington Chamber)

Support Chamber member nonprofits during this time by viewing our list of nonprofit members in the Chamber's business directory page. 

• Arlington Chamber Volunteer Day 
• ​COVID-19 Care for Community (Volunteer Arlington) 
• COVID-19 Prompt Response Fund (Arlington Community Foundation)

If you are a Chamber member and have any stories to share of your business supporting the local community during this difficult time, please contact the Communications Coordinator, at communications@arlingtonchamber.org for consideration to be included in the Good News Spotlight.  

• AES, a Global Power Company Based in Arlington, Partners with Arlington Community Foundation to Address Food Insecurity and Support Ongoing Community Relief Efforts through a $75,000 Donation (AES, July 2, 2020)
• Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant partners with Amazon to provide meals to frontline workers (Freddie's Beach Bar & Amazon, May 12, 2020) 
• Rosslyn BID Contributes $100k to Support Small Businesses During COVID-19 (Rosslyn BID, April 27, 2020) 
• Claritas Creative: Support Healthcare Providers with Coffee for Caregivers - (Claritas Creative, April 24, 2020) 
• Crystal City BID Contributes $100K to Arlington Small Business Emergency GRANT Program (Crystal City BID, April 23, 2020)
• Arlington Community Federal Credit Union Announces COVID-19 Community Support Plan (ACFCU, April 23, 2020) 

​To view all Good News Spotlights, please visit our Good News page.  

The Chamber staff will continue to support you throughout the COVID-19 crisis, through our programs and resources. Please connect with Chamber staff if we can be of any further assistance to you during this time. We are here to support our member businesses and organizations in any way we can.