Local, State and National Resources
City of Memphis COVID-19 Updates
Governor Bill Lee's remarks on gatherings and face coverings - December 20, 2020
Message from Mayor Strickland regarding facial coverings.
Greater Memphis Chamber - Business Resources Related to Covid-19
The Greater Memphis Chamber is committed to providing Business Guidance on COVID-19 for the business community. It has provided a wealth of helpful and informative tools, webinars and conference calls to help Memphis area businesses prepare and share information related to the impact of COVID-19.
Mid-South COVID-19 Regional Response Fund
Hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Foundation, the Mid-South COVID-19 Regional Response Fund will provide flexible funding to organizations working with community members who have been impacted by novel Coronavirus and the economic consequences of the outbreak in our region of West Tennessee, eastern Arkansas, and northern Mississippi. The Fund is designed to complement the work of public health officials and expand local capacity to address all aspects of the outbreak as efficiently as possible.
State of Tennessee COVID-19 Resources
Tennessee Business Relief Program
State of Tennessee COVID-19 Resources
State of Tennessee COVID-19 Information and Statistics
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development COVID-19 Resources
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Resources
Tennessee Department of Labor Issues FAQ for Employers
Tennessee Unemployment Law Changes for Employers
Guide to File for Unemployment
Tennessee Unemployment Insurance FAQs
Tennessee Franchise and Excise Tax COVID-19 Filing Extension
Tennessee Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Additional Resources
More on the IRS COVID-19 Changes - Filing and Payment Deadlines FAQs
Given the #COVID19 outbreak, #IRS is suspending compliance programs temporarily to ease the burden on people facing tax issues.The IRS will also temporarily suspend many collections and enforcement activities. Visit www.irs.gov/coronavirus for more information.
Recommended strategies for employers to use now
- Actively encourage sick employees to stay home
- Separate sick employees
- Emphasize staying home when sick, respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene by all employees
- Perform routine environmental cleaning
- Advise employees before traveling to take certain steps
CDC Guidance for Hosting Events
The Export Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM) is committed to fully supporting the U.S. exporting community during this crisis. Their page will be updated with any information about EXIM's response activities.
Helpful Links
City of Memphis - Latest COVID-19 Information on the homepage
State of Tennessee Health Department
Shelby County Health Department
International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Response and Resources
Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) COVID-19 Resource Center
Facebook Small Business Resource Center
Tax Payment and Return Responsibilities Information
Understand the CDC’s Mitigation Plan
Federal OSHA Guidance on preparing for COVID-19 in the workplace
8-Point Plan for Restaurants & Hospitality Employers
Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) Small Business Resource Center
Preparing Your Office for Remote Work
ProTech Services Group has provided some good information on the Chamber's blog about preparing your office for remote work.
