COVID 19
As COVID-19 continues to impact business, workforce, and quality of life in Washington County, your Chamber is committed to bringing our community together while doing our part to promote the health and well-being of our community – physically, mentally, and financially. The Chamber has focused our response to recovery as we adjust to life with an active pandemic.
We have compiled resources on this page to provide a one-stop information center for you as your begin to recover and mitigate the impact of coronavirus.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors COVID-19 Hotline: 1-800-845-8035
The Governor's Report to Open Texas - dated April 27, 2020
Memo to employers from Local Health Authority - 6-17-2020
Guidance for Employers, Employees and Customers of Reopened Retail Services
Child Care Options for Texas Frontline Workers
Coronavirus - Best Practices for Business
Lobby/Office Screening Checklist
Local Health Information
Texas Department of Health & Human Services
Office of Governor Greg Abbott
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
World Health Organization (WHO)
Small Business Resources
The Governor's Report to Open Texas- Dated April 27, 2020
The American Institute of Architects Re-occupancy Assessment Tool
Guidance for Employers, Employees and Customers of Reopened Retail Services
The Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act
- Paycheck Protection Plan Application
Brenham/Washington County Economic Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan - Webinar schedule
Officer of Governor Greg Abbott
Small Business Development Center
Glenn Hegar - Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas Department of Agriculture - Resource Guide
Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
Texas Association of Business - The State Chamber
Educational Institutions
Takeout/Curbside Restaurants
Click on each Member's listing for their Facebook page for current specials and services.
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
Las Fuentes Mexican Restaurant
Los Cabos Mexican Grill & Steakhouse
Grocery Stores
Remote Working Tools
Articles
- 5 Tips for staying productive while working from home
- 20 Tips for working at home
- Work from Home 101
Communication
- Virtual Tone - Phone/Communication Solutions Remote/Mobile Solutions Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar | Audio/Phone | Instant Messaging email sales@virtualtone.net or call 281-756-9800 Washington County Chamber Member
- ZOOM - Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar | Security/Encryption
In response to COVID-19: free for educators to move toward virtual learning - ZOOM PHONE - Audio/Phone | Security/Encryption
- SLACK - Video Conferencing | Instant Messaging | Information Storage/Sharing | Security/Encryption
- LOOM - Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar |Instant Messaging
In response to COVID-19 through July 1: free for educators, recording limit removed on the free plan, free trial extended to 30 days, Loom Pro price adjusted to $5/month - RING CENTRAL - Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar | Audio/Phone | Instant Messaging
In response to COVID-19: Three months free RingCentral Office for K12 educators, health providers and non-profits - GOTOMEETING - Video Conferencing | Web Conferencing/Webinar | Audio/Phone | Instant Messaging
In response to COVID-19: some organizations may be eligible for access to free emergency remote work toolkit. Can register here.
Local Lending Institutions
Community Bank Resources for CARES Act:
Other financial institutions:
Associated Credit Union of Texas