Updated on December 6, 2020
The Durham Chamber continues to work with local, regional, state, and federal governments and partners to help our community and businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. E-mail us with your questions or concerns. If we don’t have the answers to some of your questions and concerns, we will help you find them. That’s our commitment to you. In the meantime, below you will find resources to help you if you live, work, or have a business in the Durham area.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Looking for PPE for your organization? The Durham Chamber has partnered with other local Chambers to help you secure PPE as you prepare for reopening or expanded services. Visit ChamberPPE.com to learn more.
SAFER-AT-HOME ORDER
The City and County of Durham are generally aligned with state regulations. Businesses and customers should visit the “Back On The Bull” website for help following public health best practices. Learn more in the updated local FAQs.
RECOVERY AND RENEWAL
Mayor Steve Schewel and County Commissioner Wendy Jacobs formed a Durham Recovery and Renewal Task Force, co-chaired by Chamber Board Chair Katie Galbraith of Duke Regional Hospital and Maticia Sims of fellow visionary member BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, and including President & CEO Geoff Durham. Updates and opportunities to engage in industry-specific roundtables are ongoing.
The NC Chamber offers great tips on preparing your business for the road forward.
Remember that flushing pipes is a precaution that should be taken after any shutdown of more than a few days.
The Chamber’s event calendar is being constantly updated with a variety of events!
In case you missed the Chamber’s Live Address with NC State economist Dr. Michael Walden on March 31st, view the recording.
In case you missed our Conversation with Small Business Administration district director Thomas Stith, III on April 9th, view the recording.
In case you missed the Town Hall with Mayor Steve Schewel and County Commissioner Wendy Jacobs on May 12th, view the recording.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, Durham County, City of Durham, Small Business Center at Durham Tech, Small Business & Technology Development Center at NCCU, Discover Durham, The Institute, Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Durham, Inc., offer a variety of events and other ways to either help or receive help in and around our community, for businesses, residents, and students.
MOST RELIABLE INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19
Look to the experts for guidance and facts on this pandemic. Reliable information is the best chance we have at informing the public and stopping the spread of this illness. The experts who are most informed on this issue are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, and Durham County Department of Public Health.