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Responding to COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

Updated 7/24/2020

Ozark Chamber of Commerce > Responding to COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

The Ozark Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting Ozark though the COVID-19 situation. The Chamber is in constant communication with our local, regional, and national partners to make sure our members and the public have the most updated information regarding COVID-19.

The Ozark Chamber occasionally receives information about grant programs, loans, and other assistance programs administered by private organizations in addition to federal funds. This info may change frequently as these programs open and close. Please see our links below for the latest updates. 

Has your business or organization been impacted by COVID-19? We want to hear from you. The Ozark Chamber of Commerce has partnered with our countywide economic development organization, Show Me Christian County, to collect data about the impact of COVID-19 on our economy. 

Take the Economic Impact Survey

2020

COVID-19 Information

Local Regulations

UPDATE 7/24/20: We are looking for Ozark businesses’ input on whether or not a mask/face covering mandate should be implemented in Ozark. Please CLICK HERE to provide your feedback.

UPDATE 4/30/20: The Stay at Home Order has been updated for May 4 – May 31, 2020, to allow businesses to re-open while enforcing physical distancing requirements. Please see the Resources tab for links to the updated order, the business reopening guidelines by industry, and more.

UPDATE 4/21/20: The Stay at Home Order has been updated through May 3, 2020, in accordance with Governor Parson’s statewide order. Businesses CAN operate to provide goods and services, as long as no physical contact is made. Appropriate physical/social distancing guidelines must be followed, and employers should provide personal protective equipment to staff if necessary. Click here to view the updated order.

3/24/20: the Mayor of Ozark, after consulting with appropriate city, county, and state officials, issued a Stay at Home order in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The order is in effect beginning 12:01a.m. on March 26, 2020, and shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days unless renewed or withdrawn. View the order here.

Christian County is under a stay at home order until 11:59 PM on April 24, 2020. View the order here.

Stay at Home Order questions

Business, employment, and government operations questions

Local COVID-19 Statistics

CLICK HERE to view the COVID-19 Updates page on the Christian County Health Department website.

211 Christian County cases of COVID-19 (196 Confirmed, 15 Probable, 90 active)

1 Death from COVID-19 in Christian County

(This information updated July 24, 2020 – provided by the Christian County Health Dept.)

Loans + Financial Assistance

The Senate and House have both passed the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This aid package will help provide emergency assistance to organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

UPDATE 4/27/20: As of this morning, applications for the Paycheck Protection Program have re-opened. If you were not able to apply for the first round of funding, please contact your lender ASAP to take advantage of additional funding.

UPDATE 4/18/20: The Small Business Administration reports that funding allocated for the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program has been exhausted. Congress is working to appropriate additional funds toward those programs. The Ozark Chamber will make our members and the public aware of any additional funds available as soon as applications resume.

For information about the CARES Act and other government programs, click here.

For information about the Paycheck Protection Program, click here.

For information about the Economic Injury Disaster Loan, click here.

For information about additional financial programs (grants, etc.), click here.

 

F.A.Q.

I'm a small business owner. Where can I find local help?

The SBDC at Missouri State University is offering 1:1 assistance for businesses to answer questions and help navigate the application process for the SBA disaster loan. We also recommend reaching out to your your banker and financial advisor. Additionally, your local Chambers of Commerce will also be happy to answer your questions and point you in the right direction.

I may need to lay off employees or I'm getting laid off. Where can I find resources and information?

Like many businesses, you may be considering laying off employees, or you may have be an employee who has been laid off due to COVID-19. There are a few resources available right now, with more information being made available daily.

Shared Work Program

Unemployment

Paycheck Protection Program

Businesses are encouraged to contact your bank and financial advisor for guidance and information about possible loan forgiveness programs.