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 September 10, 2021

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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.

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Arlington County

• Arlington County Vaccine Clinics
• ​COVID-19 in Arlington County
• COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Updates
• COVID-19 Info & Vaccine Toolkit
• COVID-19 FAQ
• COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs
• ​Complete Vaccination Committee
• COVID CONVO: Local Business Leaders

​Commonwealth of Virginia

• Vaccinate Virginia
• ​Virginia Department of Health​

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

• CDC COVID-19 Homepage
• VaccineFinder Registration
• Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
• Workplace Vaccination Program Guidance

World Health Organization (WHO)

• WHO COVID-19 Pandemic Homepage

U.S. Treasury​

• Paid Leave Credit for COVID-19 Vaccine Snapshot
• IRS Fact Sheet for Employers Providing COVID-19 Vaccine Leave

​U.S. Chamber

• COVID-19 Vaccines Digital Resource Center
• 10 Steps to Host a Vaccination Clinic ​
• Best Practices: Public-Private Partnerships for Vaccine Distribution
• Generalized Overview of the Requirements to Host a Vaccine Clinic

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
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• Standardized Employee Screening Questionnaire
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• Customizable Workplace Flyer
• Path Forward Webinar Series
• Sector-specific Guidance

Industry Resources

• American Industrial Hygiene Association Back to Work Safely TM
• National Retail Federation: Guidance for retailers on reopening stores
• National Restaurant Association: Business Continuity Planning Basics
• American Hotel and Lodging Association: Stay Safe Guidelines
• Institute for Real Estate Management: Resources for Reopening Your Property
• ​Northern Virginia Back to Work Leadership Taskforce

Government Resources

Commonwealth of Virginia

• Forward Virginia Guidelines as of May 15, 2021
• ​Forward Virginia Frequently Asked Questions​
• Executive Order No. 79 (Effective May 28, 2021)
• DOLI Coronavirus Resources Page
  • DOLI Final Permanent Standard for COVID-19 Prevention
  • Nine Steps to Achieve Virginia COVID-19 Standard Compliance
  • DOLI Standard One-page Infographic
  • DOLI Information on Reporting a Positive Coronavirus Case
  • DOLI Coronavirus Outreach, Education, and Training Materials

Arlington County

• Temporary Outdoor Seating Areas
• Arlington Economic Development ReLaunch

Federal Government​

• CDC Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Facilities
• CDC Printable Fact Sheets and Posters​​

Federal Government

• U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Coronavirus Relief Options
  • Disaster Assistance​
  • PPP Loan Forgiveness Portal
    • PPP Loan Forgiveness Press Release
  • PPP Forgiveness Seminar
    • Slides
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)​
    • Updated FAQ
    • Program Changes Overview
    • Intake Application Form Checklist
    • Sample Application
    • COVID EIDL Portal Walk-Through
  • Shuttered Venue Operators Grant​
  • Restaurant Revitalization Fund
  • SBA Debt Relief
  • Three Step Disaster Loan Process
• U.S. Treasury Department Assistance for Small Businesses
• 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​​

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

• Business Resources
  
• Return to Earn Grant Program
• Small Business Emergency GRANT Program (applications closed)
• Arlington County Treasurer’s Office
  • ​Taxpayer Assistance Program​

Business Resources

Arlington Chamber of Commerce

• Arlington Chamber First Responder Donation List​

U. S. Chamber of Commerce

• Combating the Coronavirus Resource Center
• Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit

Other Business Resources

• Virginia 30 Day Fund​​
• ​Dominion Energy Small Business EnergyShare Relief Program
  • Application 

• Governor Northam Lifts Mask Mandate Effective May 15; Announces Virginia to End COVID-19 Mitigation Measures on May 28​ May 14, 2021
• COVID-19 Update: Small Business Tax Credit for Vaccine PTO and New Virginia Capacity Limits - April 27, 2021
• Governor Northam Announces Virginia to Expand Vaccine Eligibility to All Adults on April 18 - April 1, 2021
• COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout - Key Legal Considerations for Employers - February 10, 2021 ​
• PPP: Round Two: What You Need to Know with the SBA - February 2, 2021
• PPP Reopens through Small Lenders on 1/15 & All Lender on 1/19 - January 14, 2021

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

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)

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.