COVID-19 Resources

Small Business Response Resources

• South Carolina DHEC Information: Click here.
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Information: Click here.
• US Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Response: Click here.
• US Dept. of Labor COVID-19 Resources: Click here.
• National Federation for Independent Businesses COVID-19 Resources: Click here.
• Google for Small Business Resources: Click here.
• Crisis Communications Planning Checklist: Click here.
• Institute for Self Reliance Tip Sheet: Click here.

Resilience and Re-opening Resources

• Leading a small business through a recession: Click here
• US Chamber of Commerce Foundation Resilience Resources: Click here.
• Fast Facts about the CARES Act benefits for small businesses: Click here.
• Preparing a Post-Pandemic Marketing Plan: Click here.
• Getting through COVID-19: A Financial Game Plan: Click here.
• Webinars for barbers, salons, and spas related to re-opening: Click here.
• REOPEN MAIN STREET™ Re-opening Strategies for Retail, Service, and Eating Establishments: Click here.
• National Main Street Re-opening Guidance: Click here.
• CDC Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Businesses: Click here.
• HelloAlice Close-contact Service Provider Re-opening Portal: Click here.
• HelloAlice Restaurant and Food Service Re-opening Portal: Click here.

South Carolina Re-opening Guides

• SCRLA restaurant re-opening guidelines: Click here.
• SCRLA guidance for temporary outdoor dining: Click here.
• SCRLA guidance for hotels and indoor event venues: Click here.
• Guidelines for all close-contact service providers: Click here.
• Guidelines for cosmetology service providers: Click here.
• Guidelines for gyms, fitness centers, and fitness studios: Click here.

Restaurant Information

• SC DHEC Food Service Restrictions: Click here.
• Municipal Assoc. of South Carolina Restaurant Safety Enforcement Information: Click here.
• James Beard Foundation Resources: Click here.
• Restaurant Workers Community Foundation: Click here.
• Relief Fund Information from Eater.com: Click here.
• Re-opening after COVID-19: Click here.
• National Restaurant Association Re-opening Guide: Click here.
• FREE ServSafe Food Safety and Server Training: Click here.
• StreetSense Restaurant and Bar Re-Launch Guide: Click here.
• SC DHEC Restaurant Re-opening Toolkit: Click here.
• EPA Guidance for Restaurant Disinfectants: Click here.

Retail Information

• National Retail Federation: Click here.
• Retail Industry Leaders Association: Click here.
• Bob Phipps (RetailDoc) Web Series:
  • “What markers need to be considered before closing and re-opening”
  • “What to do with your crew during this pandemic”
  • “How we should market to customers during the pandemic”
• Temporary store closure checklist: Click here.

City of Florence Information

• Stay up-to-date on the COVID-19 crisis and response with the City of Florence’s information page. Click here.

Marketing Resources
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• American Express Small Business Resource Center: Click here.
• Customized COVID-19 Response Flyer (US Chamber): Click here.
• “From Crisis to Connection: Building a Social Media Content Strategy During COVID-19”: Click here.
• “You can help my business by…” graphics collection (customized posters, social posts, etc.): Click here.