reLAUNCH - Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce

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The reLAUNCH campaign serves as a catalyst to assist the Middlesex Chamber community with recovering and emerging from COVID 19 through innovation, communication and collaboration.

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Letter from Randy Fiveash, Director, Connecticut Office of Tourism Regarding COVID-19 - 7/8/2020

With Connecticut's reopening plan paised ,here's a look at what's open and what's still closed - 7/8/2020

UPDATED: Coronavirus In Connecticut - 7/7/2020

ContaCT: Connecticut Contact Tracing Platform - 6/30/2020

Sector Rules and Certification for Reopen - 6/24/2020

State of CT Latest Guidance - 6/24/2020

DMV Updated Operating Model - 6/24/2020

Community Health Center- Free COVID-19 Testing - 6/24/2020

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing - Walgreens - 6/24/2020

Hair Salons, Barbershops, Personal Services

Museums, Zoos, Amusement Parks, Outdoor Events

Offices

Restaurants

Retail & Malls

Miscellaneous

Phase 2 Reopening

Effective June 17^th

Indoor private gatherings – 25 people
Outdoor gatherings – 100 people
Outdoor Event Venues (e.g. Amphitheaters, Race Tracks) - 25% of Fire Capacity and distancing – Consistent with Outdoor Amusement Parks

Effective July 3^rd

Indoor private gatherings – 25 people
Outdoor private gatherings – 100 people, one time exception for Graduations @ 150 people
Outdoor organized gatherings (e.g. Fireworks, Concert in Municipal Park) – 15 feet of space blanket to blanket, cap of 500 people. Event organizer responsible for compliance with guidance.
Outdoor Event Venues (e.g. Amphitheaters, Race Tracks) - 25% of Fire Capacity and distancing

Phase 2 Reopening rules for Hotels/ Lodging - 6/8/2020

Phase 2 Reopening rules for Indoor Recreation (eg. bowling, movie theaters, etc) - 6/8/2020

Phase 2 Reopening rules for Libraries - 6/8/2020

Phase 2 Reopening rules for Sports and fitness facilities (eg. gyms, fitness centers, pools, etc) - 6/8/2020

Archive

Contact Tracing in the Age of COVID-19- Updike, Kelly & Spellacy - 6/11/2020

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020- Updike, Kelly & Spellacy - 6/5/2020

Guidelines for Houses of Worship - 6/1/2020

Top Downloads for your Business - 6/1/2020

Employee Training Resources: Small Business Reopening Resource Guide - 5/20/2020

Financial Needs: Small Business Reopening Resource Guide - 5/20/2020

Physical Layout: Small Business Reopening Resource Guide - 5/20/2020

Suppliers: Small Business Reopening Resource Guide - 5/20/2020

Where to Get Started: Small Business Reopening Resource Guide - 5/20/2020

PPE/ Masks Available- as of 5/20/2020

Restaurants and Bars Reopening Decision Tree - 5/20/2020

Workplace Reopening Decision Tree - 5/20/2020

CT Self Certification - 5/15/2020

CT Business Reopening and Recovery Center - 5/15/2020

Coronavirus Disease 2019- State of Connecticut - 5/11/2020

Rules for Reopening by Sector: Phase One- State of Connecticut - 5/11/2020

Communication/ PR

Communicaiton

Communicating Recovery Plan 101 Create an Effective Business Blog How to Guide to Communicate

Communicating Recovery Plan 101

reLAUNCH Communication Recovery Plan 101

Stay Connected Communicating Recovery Plan- Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce

Adapting Crisis Response Plans for the Long-Term During COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic- ICR Inc

Create an Effective Business Blog

How to Guide to Communicate

Marketing

Marketing

Marketing Tool-kit Webinar Series Virtual Experiences for Your Business Creating Great Video Content Create a FAQ Video Improve Your Online Reviews Capitalizing on Digital Marketing Host a Monthly Video Conference Understand Website Analytics Video Chat with Customers and Employees

Marketing Tool-kit Webinar Series

Marketing Tool-kit Webinar Series

Creating Content to Keep Customers Engaged
How to Switch your Website to Accept Online Orders and Payments
How to Set Up Email Marketing
Developing a Digital Marketing Content Calendar
- How to Develop a Content Strategy: A Start-to-Finish Guide
- How to Create a Content Calendar

Virtual Experiences for Your Business

Create Virtual Experiences for Your Business

How to Recreate the Experience of Brick and Mortar for Online Shopping- Sell Brite

The Amazing Ways Companies Use Virtual Reality For Business Success- Forbes

9 VR Marketing Examples That You'll Want to Steal for 2020- Braden Becker

4 Amazing Examples Of How AR Is Used In Business To Create A Better Customer Experience- Youtube: Bernard Marr

How To Make A Virtual Tour With ANY 360 Camera- Youtube: Ben Claremont

Creating Great Video Content

Tips for Creating Great Video Content for Your Business

10 Social Media Video Marketing Best Practices- Priya Florence Shah

Engaging with Video Marketing- Umundze

Video Marketing Tools for Small Businesses- US Chamber of Commerce

25 Tips for Creating Great Marketing Videos- Small Biz Trends

7 Top Tips to Create a Killer Video Content Strategy- Mention

How To Make Videos and Create Content That Builds Your Brand and Business (Video Production Process)- Youtube: Brandon Lucero

Create a FAQ Video

Improve Your Online Reviews

Improve Your Online Reviews Strategy

6 Tips for Increasing Positive Online Reviews- Sameer Somal

11 Strategies to Promote Positive Customer Reviews for Your Brand or Business- Sophia Bernazzani

How to Get More Online Reviews (and Deal With Bad Ones)- Neil Patel

7 ways to improve online reviews- Qualtrics.xm

Secrets to Building an Online Review Strategy and Optimizing Your Yelp Business Page- Youtube: Surefire Local

Get Google reviews for your business the fast and easy way- Youtube: Ranking Academy

Capitalizing on Digital Marketing

How to Capitalize on a Digital Marketing Campaign

How to Increase Online Sales- Beeketing

How To Effectively Communicate During the COVID-19 Crisis – Tips For Small Businesses- Out-Smarts

5 Ways to Retain Your Customers During the Coronavirus Outbreak- US Chamber of Commerce

Making It Easier to Display Temporary Service Changes on Facebook Pages- Facebook for Business

Everything You Need to Know About Digital Ads, All In One Place- Marketo

The Hottest Digital Marketing Trends for 2020- Youtube: Wes McDowell

Host a Monthly Video Conference

Understand Website Analytics

Video Chat with Customers and Employees

Host Online Video Chats With Your Customers and Employees

6 Ways to Provide Great Customer Service During a Crisis- US Chamber of Commerce

COVID-19: Ultimate Guide to Free Video Conferencing & Collaboration- UC Today

6 Tips to Remember When Using Video Chat for Customer Service- Sales Force

How live video chat help in your customer support- Youtube: Acquire

How to Add a Live Chat To Your Website: A Complete Tutorial- Youtube: Wes McDowell

Regulation/ Legal

Regulation

Received PPP, Now What? Infection Protection for On-Site Workers COVID-19 Testing Health Privacy Discrimination Claims

Received PPP, Now What?

Received PPP, Now What? A Guide to Bringing Employees Back

Paycheck Protection Program Loans FAQ- SHRM

I've Received my PPP Loan. Now what?- Husch Blackwell

Congratulations, You Got Your PPP Funds! Now What?- JD Supra

Infection Protection for On-Site Workers

COVID-19 Testing

Health Privacy

Discrimination Claims

Financial/ Funding

Financial

Additional Funding Streams Create a Post COVID-19 Budget Cost Reduction Strategies - Lean Line of Credit Importance

Additional Funding Streams

Additional Funding Streams

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020- Updike, Kelly & Spellacy

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources- US SBA

Paycheck Protection Program Loans FAQ- SBA

Create a Post COVID-19 Budget

Cost Reduction Strategies - Lean

Line of Credit Importance

Workforce Development

Workforce

Wellness & Wellbeing Programs Career & Training Assistance (Workforce Alliance & DOL) Career Fair(s)

Wellness & Wellbeing Programs

Wellness & Wellbeing Programs

Middlesex Chamber Wellness and Well-Being Resource Guide

Career & Training Assistance (Workforce Alliance & DOL)

Career Fair(s)

Human Resources

Human Resources

Employee Handbook/ Benefits Telecommuting Best Practices General Health Screening Update Your Safety Measures/ Post COVID Protocols/ Policy Changes Returning to Work Requirements COVID Awareness Training Phase Shift Action Plans Recruitment and Staffing

Employee Handbook/ Benefits

Employee Handbook Updates/ Benefits

COVID-19 HR Checklist- Propel HR

Return-to-Work Best Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic- Stinson LLP

Workplace Safety- State of Connecticut

Connecticut Healthcare Insurance: What you need to know- BLR

Telecommuting Best Practices

General Health Screening

Update Your Safety Measures/ Post COVID Protocols/ Policy Changes

Returning to Work Requirements

COVID Awareness Training

Phase Shift Action Plans

Recruitment and Staffing

Background Screening Fact Sheet - CT Department of Developmental Services

Checking References- Yale University

Onboarding New Employees: the 3 elements that make all the difference- Science for Work

Building Successful Teams- Lumen

15 Tips to Hire Talent Post the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic- HR Technologist

Hiring in a COVID-19 World- SHRM

Why Most Performance Evaluations Are Biased, and How to Fix Them- Harvard Business Review

Best Business Practices

Business Practice

Business Impact Analysis Update Your Business Plan Business Continuity Tool- OFB-EZ Apply the Lean Approach PPE Protocols Technology to Support Recovery Plan Building Better Team Communicaitons Managing Performance Remotely

Business Impact Analysis

Business Impact Analysis

Business Impact Analysis- Ready.gov

What is Business Impact Analysis & Why is it Important?- Project Manager

Update Your Business Plan

Business Continuity Tool- OFB-EZ

Apply the Lean Approach

PPE Protocols

Technology to Support Recovery Plan

Building Better Team Communicaitons

Managing Performance Remotely

Signage for Employers

A coronavirus health alert sign is posted at one of the entrances to the Firstenburg Tower at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Monday morning, March 9, 2020. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian)

Signage for Employers

Signage for Employers

COVID-19 Germ Prevention Signs and Health Safety Sign Packages - Fast Signs

Employee Health Screening

Face Covering Requirements

PPE Protocol for Employees

Report Violators

Social Distancing Protocol

Stay Home From Work

Stop the Spread of Germs