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 May 27, 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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COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

Arlington County

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

Commonwealth of Virginia

• Vaccinate Virginia Registration
• Vaccine Phase Details from VDH:
  • VDH Phase 1a
  • VDH Phase 1b
  • VDH Phase 1c

​Centers for Disease Control

• VaccineFinder Registration
• Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
• Workplace Vaccination Program Guidance

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

Government Resources

Commonwealth of Virginia

• Forward Virginia Guidelines
  • Guidelines as of May, 15, 2021
  • Phase Three Guidelines
  • ​Phase Two Guidelines
  • Phase One Guidelines
• ​Forward Virginia Frequently Asked Questions
• Seventh Amended Executive Order No. 72 (Effective May 15, 2021 to May 27, 2021)
• 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
• BizLaunch Webinars, Services, and Additional Community Resources

Federal Government

• CDC: Plan, Prepare, and Respond
• CDC General Business Frequently Asked Questions
• CDC Guidance for Business and Employers Responding to COVID-19
• CDC Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Facilities
• CDC Printable Fact Sheets and Posters
• OSHA guide to preparing workplaces for COVID-19
• ​​​COVID-19 and Disability Employment: Emerging Practices to Employ and Protect Workers
• 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​
  • PPP Forgiveness Seminar
    • Slides
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loans​
  • Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
    • Registration Portal
    • Application Checklist
    • Applicant User Guide
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Restaurant Revitalization Fund
    • Sample Application
    • Program Guide
    • Cross-Program Eligibility Chart
    • SBA Overview Presentation​
  • SBA Debt Relief
  • Three Step Disaster Loan Process
• U.S. Treasury Department CARES Act
• 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 First Responder Donation List​

U. S. Chamber of Commerce

• Combating the Coronavirus Resource Center
• Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans (Updated Jan 2021)​
• 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
• Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)

Other Business Resources

• Virginia 30 Day Fund​
• Interest.com: Staying One Step Ahead of Financial Scams
• ​Dominion Energy Small Business EnergyShare Relief Program
  • Application 

Local 

• Arlington County Health Department ​

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 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 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)​
• National Landing BID Restaurant List (National Landing 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.