COVID-19-Support | Lenexa Chamber of Commerce

The Lenexa Chamber is committed to adapting how we serve our members during this challenging period. Chamber staff will continue to communicate with our members regularly via email and social media to keep you connected and informed about events. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @LenexaChamber.

STATE AND LOCAL ORDERS

On April 1, 2021, the state’s Legislative Coordinating Council voted to revoke Gov. Laura Kelly’s statewide mask order. Kansas now has no mandated statewide mitigation measures.

Johnson County’s Public Health Order requiring masks, social distancing, and other mitigation provisions expired as of April 30, 2021. The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners instead issued a new resolution strongly encouraging COVID-19 safety precautions continue to be followed by residents and businesses. Read the resolution at https://bit.ly/3nQsr48.

Businesses and organizations may continue to set their own COVID-19 mitigation policies.

Find additional Johnson County reopening resources and information at https://www.jocogov.org/coronavirus-covid-19-update.

Please click on the images above to visit the government organization’s website.

EVENTS UPDATE

Please check our events calendar at www.lenexa.org as well as your email and social media for updates on future events.

IMPORTANT RESOURCES

We understand the economic and emotional impact COVID-19 measures have had on many of our members and community businesses. The Lenexa Chamber of Commerce will continue to provide resources, information, and support services as they become available.

EMPLOYERS

U.S. Chamber Best Ways for Employers to Promote COVID Vaccines ^NEW
Kansas COVID-19 Vaccine Information ^NEW
U.S. Chamber COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs ^NEW
Johnson County Printable/Downloadable Mask Usage Graphics
U.S. Chamber’s Small Business Reopening Playbook

Financial Assistance

Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security (CARES)

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Don’t Qualify for the PPP?

IRS Expanded FAQ on Employee Retention Credits
IRS Overview of Employee Retention Tax Credit
U.S. Chamber Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit

Federal SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Overview
SBA Reopened EIDL Application Portal
SBA’s Customer Service Center (800) 659-2955
Email the SBA at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov

Updated IRS FAQs on NOL and Corporate AMT
IRS FAQs On NOLs and Transition Tax

Workplace Regulations

Updated CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers
CDC Employer Guidance for Office Buildings OSHA Revised Requirement to Track Workplace COVID Cases
OSHA Safety Alert for Restaurants Offering Curbside/Take-Out Service
CDC Guidance on Reopening — Cleaning/Disinfecting
U.S. Chamber Briefing on OSHA’s Response on Workplace Safety and COVID Exposure
OSHA Guidance on Employer Good Faith Efforts During COVID-19
OSHA Grants Employers Temporary Enforcement DiscretionUpdated EEOC Guidance

Hiring

Lenexa Chamber Job Opportunities Board

General Resources

Article – Insights on How to Work with Employees Hesitant to Return to Work
Kansas Small Business Development Center Office at JCCC – Business Support and Counseling
Kansas Small Business Development Center Resources – General
U.S. Small Business Administration – Kansas City District Office Guidance for Employers to Plan & Respond to COVID-19
Interactive Workplace Flyer

WORKING REMOTELY & NETWORKING TIPS

WORKING REMOTELY

Working remotely can seem a bit overwhelming whether you’ve worked this way before or it’s new territory. Here are some tips to help working remotely feel a little more like you’re at the office.

Your Team Is Now Working Remotely — 5 Ways To Strengthen Communication And Team Cohesion In The COVID-19 World (Forbes)

Working Remotely for the First Time? These Seasoned Experts Have Advice for You to Follow (Inc.)

5 Tips for Staying Productive and Mentally Healthy While You’re Working From Home (TIME)

5 tips for effectively working from home during the coronavirus outbreak, when you have kids (CNBC)