Nevada COVID-19 Response
Business Information Network
A statewide network of business, industry, trade and economic development organizations working together to share information and provide resources to Nevada businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Announcements & PSAs
Links to virtual events, announcements, PSAs and more from our partners.
Announcements
From the Office of Governor Steve Sisolak
Governor Sisolak Activates the National Guard
Read the full press release here. Updated April 2, 2020
Directive Related to Legal Proceedings, Permits, and Licenses
Governor Steve Sisolak signed an emergency directive related to the extension of deadlines that may come due during the state of emergency.
Read the full press release here. Updated March 31, 2020
Travel Advisory
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued a travel advisory for the State of Nevada, urging visitors or returning Nevadans to self-quarantine and monitor their health for 14 days after arriving or returning to Nevada to help contain the spread of COVID-19 in Nevada.
Read the full press release here. Updated March 31, 2020
New Emergency Operation Structure to Direct the Statewide Response to COVID-19
Read the full press release here. Last Updated March 30, 2020.
Emergency Declaration with Moratorium on Evictions
Read the full press release here. Last Updated March 29, 2020.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
The Nevada COVID-19 Response, Relief and Recovery Task Force is looking for businesses, organizations or individuals who want to help. Assistance can come in the form of manufacturing, providing goods or services, connecting us to available resources and more. Please fill out the form on the task force site with the details of how you’d like to help. If you’d like to make a monetary donation, please visit the Nevada Community Foundation.
Manufacturing Retooling & Repurposing for PPE Survey
The purpose of this survey is to provide manufacturers with the opportunity to support our Silver State’s medical needs with production capabilities, inventory, and/or repurposing/retooling of manufacturing processes to produce Nevada-specific health care in-demand products for fighting COVID-19.
Can your manufacturing company help provide PPE in Nevada?
Please complete a short survey to let us know! If you are a manufacturer with the potential competencies and capacity to contribute PPE, please complete a short survey. Survey developed by GOED in partnership with Norther Nevada Development Authority.
PSAs from Network Partners
Latin Chamber of Commerce Las Vegas and U.S. Small Business Administration
Webinars and Invitations
FRI 4/03 10:00 AM
CARES Act Webinar with Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Vegas Chamber, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto,
FRI 4/03 10:00 AM
Straight Talk
Hosts: Lawrence Weekly Clark County Commissioner, Dr. Tiffany Tyler DETR Unemployment Update, Francisco Morales Unemployment Questions (SPANISH)
Call in: (712) 775-7035; Access code: 819423
FRIDAYS @ 3:30 PM
Vegas Chamber Webinar: Trade Association/Chamber calls
VC Executive Team, Government Affairs Team, Tom Burns, Hugh Anderson
MON 4/06 11:00 AM
Webinar with the Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation
Vegas Chamber hosts DETR Director Dr. Tiffany Tyler-Garner who will discuss unemployment guidelines, applications, benefits, and resources available to employers and employees. This webinar will provide Nevada’s businesses guidance on how their employees can access federal and state unemployment benefits due to COVID-19.
TUE 4/07 2:00 PM
WEBINAR: SBA’s PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM–WHAT IS IT AND HOW TO APPLY
This webinar will feature a presentation and Q&A opportunity with Joe Amato, District Director for Nevada District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration.
Resources for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Collected from local, state, and federal sources.
Nevada Health Response
Created by Governor Sisolak, the Nevada Health Response shares information pertinent to COVID-19, including resources for families, FAQs, and preventative measures. The below COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiative includes critical information regarding COVID-19 prevention strategies, social distancing guidelines, postponement/cancellation of gatherings, essential and non-essential services and sectors, and guidelines for food establishments.
- Governor Sisolak Activates the National Guard
- Directive Related to Legal Proceedings, Permits, and Licenses
- Travel Advisory
- Moratorium on Evictions
- COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiative
- Resources for Nevadans
- Eviction Press Release
Updated: April 2, 2020
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The CARES Act created the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has issued this cheat sheet to help small businesses and self-employed individuals prepare to file for a loan. See below.
Updated: April 2, 2020
Jacky Rosen, U.S. Senator for Nevada
Jacky Rosen’s office has created a resource page with details on unemployment insurance, CDC guidelines, IRS tax filing and much more. See below.
Updated: April 2, 2020
Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology
Updated: April 1, 2020
Payment Protection Program
Read these details for small businesses about the Payment Protection Program (PPP).
Updated: March 31, 2020
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
The state has issued a technical bulletin for employers regarding COVID-19 sick leave for employees. You can read the full bulletin here.
Updated: March 30, 2020
Department of Business and Industry (B&I)
This Business Resource Center is provided for business owners and entrepreneurs so they can plan for what happens next to their businesses during these uncertain times and helps them navigate the new challenges as they restart their operations.
Updated: March 30, 2020
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
The U.S. Department of Labor has prepared this Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19. Read here.
Updated: March 27, 2020
Small Business Guide to the CARES Act
This is a guide for small businesses to the CARES Act, the stimulus bill being passed. Read here.
Updated: March 27, 2020
Review-Journal Platform for Businesses
The Review-Journal is offering businesses a free platform to communicate with customers, both online and in print. Businesses can upload and update information online at lvrj.com/vegasbizupdates or by phone at 702-383-0383. That information — an address, contact information, business hours and service/product offerings — will appear at lvrj.com/vegas-business-updates, where customers can see it.
Updated: March 26, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act)
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Read more important details here. Read the full press release here.
Updated: March 26, 2020
Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED)
GOED has provided a compilation of online resources for businesses during this challenging time. See below for more details.
Updated: March 26, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor: COVID-19 and the Workplace
The Wage and Hour Division provides information on common issues employers and employees face when responding to COVID-19, and its effects on wages and hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act and job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. See below for multiple resources.
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
- COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act: Questions and Answers
- COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act: Questions and Answers
- WHD Response to COVID-19
- DOL Dialogue on Compliance Materials Needed for FFCRA: https://ffcra.ideascale.com/a/ideas/recent/campaigns/53788
Updated: March 25, 2020
Workforce Connections Resources for Employers and Job Seekers
Workforce Connections has compiled a list of companies currently hiring in addition to a list of resources for employers.
Updated: March 25, 2020
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR)
DETR has compiled multiple resources regarding unemployment claims and job seeking on their website. Refer to the links below for more details.
Updated: March 25, 2020
Water Street District Business Association (WSDBA)
WSDBA has compiled news and resources for Water Street District business owners. Find here.
Updated: March 25, 2020
Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA)
NNDA has a local COVID-19 Resource Page for businesses in Nevada’s Sierra Region: Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Mineral County, and Storey County.
Updated: March 24, 2020
Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)
The EDAWN team serving Reno, Sparks and Tahoe has a local resource page for Western Nevada. Find those resources here.
Updated: March 24, 2020
Nevada Small Business Development Center (Nevada SBDC)
The Nevada SBDC Business Resiliency Toolkit contains a small business resiliency plan developed by the Washington SBDC as well as links to help small business owners plan for any kind of disruption, from natural disasters to infrastructure failures to pandemics.
Updated: March 23, 2020
Find Help
This site helps people find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs that help people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is seachable by zip code.
Updated: March 23, 2020
Sitel Seeking to Hire Customer Service Representatives
Sitel is immediately hiring 100 employees into long-term roles to support a client’s customers. They want to partner with local employers who have had to terminate employment for a large number of customer service/hospitality employees within the past few weeks. They are looking for employers that have active background checks on the displaced employees and who are willing to work with Sitel to share candidates who have clear backgrounds (no criminal history). See below for the job description.
Updated: March 20, 2020
Nevada Health Link
In response to Governor Sisolak’s Emergency Declaration, Nevada Health Link announced a limited-time Exceptional Circumstance Special Enrollment Period for qualified Nevadans who missed the Open Enrollment Period. The SEP runs from March 17, 2020 through April 15, 2020, and will allow eligible individuals to enroll in a qualified health plan through the SBE platform, Nevada Health Link.
Updated: March 20, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor
National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) are discretionary grants awarded by the Secretary of Labor, under Section 170 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). DWGs provide resources to states and other eligible applicants to respond to large, unexpected layoff events causing significant job losses. See below for more information.
Updated: March 19, 2020
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loan
SBA announced it is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses in the state who are affected by COVID-19. Businesses can apply at sba.gov/disaster. Additionally, see below for the statements they have shared.
Updated: March 18, 2020
Restore Your Economy
This site is regularly providing COVID-19 resources, in addition to sharing credible sources to remain up to date on COVID-19. See below for their latest entries in support of businesses during this time.
- Federal Guidance & Resources for Communities & Businesses
- Resources for Economic Development Planning and Recovery
Updated: March 18, 2020
Facebook Small Business Grants Program
Facebook understands that your business may be experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19. They are offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits to help during this challenging time. See below for more details.
Updated: March 18, 2020
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
See below for important resources from the EEOC about emergency pandemic preparedness.
- What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and the Coronavirus
- Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Updated: March 18, 2020
The Center for Disease Control
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has released multiple resources regarding COVID-19. Please refer to the links below regarding COVID-19.
- About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Prevention and Treatment
- What To Do if You are Sick
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- COVID-19 and Cruise Ship Travel
- Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-
Updated: March 18, 2020
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Coronavirus Resource Page
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has compiled a page with links to resources on business resilience and disaster recovery for those affected by COVID-19. Read about these resources here.
Updated: March 18, 2020
COVID-19: What Vegas Chamber Members Need to Know
Our partners at the Vegas Chamber have compiled a list of updates, tips and news articles surrounding COVID-19. You can view their plans here.
Updated: March 18, 2020
Community Resources
Workforce Connections Community Resources List
Workforce Connections has compiled a comprehensive list of resources for the community and contact information for the services. View all information here. Some quick links include:
Clark County School District (CCSD) COVID-19 Resources
CCSD has compiled links to multiple food distribution sites, including those at their schools and led by Three Square. See below for that and more:
Child Care Aware
Childcare has been of particular interest to families of essential workers. See below for nationwide resources pertaining to this challenge.
This toolkit breaks out the explanation of aid into seven categories. Additional information can be found on the federal student aid website.
Henderson Emergency Operations Center
For CARE participants, the Henderson Emergency Operations Center has compiled a grid of food distribution locations. In addition, there is a corresponding companion map to visually identify where these addresses are located.
Three Square and RTC Senior Grocery Delivery
#RTCSNV paratransit services are teaming up with @threesquarelv to make home grocery deliveries to seniors. For more information on this service please contact Three Square directly at seniorhunger@threesquare.com or call 702-765-4030. Additionally, service hours for all 12 of our Silver STAR routes are expanding, including earlier start times. For more information on the Silver STAR routes visit rtcsnv.com or call 702-228-4800. #StayHomeForNevada #COVID19⠀
United Way of Southern Nevada
United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) unites our community to improve people’s lives from cradle to career. UWSN created the Emergency Assistance and Community Needs Fund to assist those impacted by Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19). By bringing together nonprofits, corporate partners, schools, governmental agencies and our community, we will move our Southern Nevada forward.
Vegas Eater List of Restaurants Offering Takeout
The website has organized a neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown of modified hours and expanded delivery and take-out options.
View here.
Now more than ever, it is important for teachers and staff to be vigilant about their own well-being. Below are some complimentary resources that provide advice and practical tools to help your teachers and staff navigate these unexpected life adjustments:
- Webinar: Teacher Well-Being and Self-Care
- Quick Read: Cybersecurity at Home: Online Safety for Kids
- Quick Read: Six Traits to Look for in a Stellar Online Teacher
Network Partners
Contact LVGEA
Danielle Smith
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