WASHINGTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Please stay tuned to
www.hagerstown.org for the latest information on COVID-19 relief resources, local restaurants that remain open for business, and more!
The Chamber is focusing on ways that we can lead the way with recovery efforts for businesses. When safe to do so, we pledge to follow Maryland’s executive orders while rallying behind re-opening efforts while advocating for guidelines that benefit you during this impending comeback phase.
Upcoming Webinars
Wednesday, May 6th, 11:00 a.m.
AAFB & Planit Present: The New Normal? – Communicating in the Age of COVID-19
What: When COVID-19 hit the United States, brands scrambled to respond.While some brands are still scrambling, after nearly two months of quarantine, many are also asking what’s next.How do we continue to respond? Or should we stop responding? When do we return to regularly scheduled communication plans?Join
AAF Baltimore and
Planit for a webinar discussing the current media landscape, messages consumers want to hear, crisis communications strategies to implement right now and more.
Wednesday, May 6th, 12:00 p.m.
Webinar: Compliance Matters: Layoffs, Furloughs, and Recalls (and COVID-19 Update) – hosted by THINK HR
A top concern of HR departments is how to effectively manage layoffs, furloughs, and recalls as a result of the pandemic. Kara Govro, Senior Legal Editor, addresses the compliance aspects of layoffs, furloughs, and recalls to help employers navigate these difficult decisions. During this 60-minute informational webinar, Kara will also answer your live HR questions about COVID-19 related issues impacting your small business.
Click here to register.
Can’t make the live webinar?
Register here, and we’ll send you a recording.
Wednesday, May 6th, 12:00 p.m.
NFIB Webinar: “Getting Back to Business — COVID-19 Financial & Workplace Safety Updates”
Please join Holly Wade, Director, NFIB Research & Policy Analysis, and Beth Milito, Senior Executive Counsel, for NFIB’s weekly webinar briefing where they will focus on considerations you will face as the country reopens for business.
- How to ensure full PPP loan forgiveness
- How to take advantage of tax provisions that can slash your tax burden
- How to develop a workplace safety plan to minimize risk of coronavirus spread
- How to get reluctant employees back to work
The webinar will also provide participants the opportunity to anonymously ask their most pressing questions. Can’t make this Webinar? Don’t worry!
Register Now and they’ll email you an on-demand version!
Thursday, May 7th, 1:00 p.m.
Washington Co. Chamber Webinar: Teleconference Etiquette and Making the Most of Webinars” – featuring Kelsi Palmer, CEO Kite & Anchor
REGISTER HERE – Meeting Access Information Sent Upon Registration
If nothing else, this COVID-19 pandemic has changed the ways we communicate. The ways we communicate with our family, our friends, and our colleagues. By now, we’ve likely seen first-hand how different generations grapple with this new way of meeting. Ensure your team of hard, dedicated workers are all on the same page when it comes to etiquette:
- What to wear when appearing on-camera
- When to mute your microphone
- How to make the most out of a webinar or a teleconference
- How to take effective notes while participating
- How to ensure you’re creating an educational event
FREE Registration for Chamber Members – $5 Registration for Non-Members
Friday, May 8th, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Free Webinar: “Cleaning For The Restart – How To Reopen And Be Safe” hosted by WEISS BROS.
REGISTER HERE – Login information will be sent Friday morning to login.
Join ISSA Certified Trainer Steve Johnson for a free webinar to discuss the following tips around cleaning:
- CDC Guidelines
- Touch Points
- Dwell Time
- 2 Step Cleaning Process
- Cleaning Schedule
- Cleaning vs Disinfecting vs Sanitizing
- Tools to Use
- Electrostatic Sprayers
- Supplies – Availability and Providing to Others
- And More
Wednesday, May 13th, 11:00 a.m.
AAFB & Planit Present: The New Normal? – Communicating in the Age of COVID-19
When COVID-19 hit the United States, brands scrambled to respond. While some brands are still scrambling, after nearly two months of quarantine, many are also asking what’s next. How do we continue to respond? Or should we stop responding? When do we return to regularly scheduled communication plans? Join AAF Baltimore and Planit for a webinar discussing the current media landscape, messages consumers want to hear, crisis communications strategies to implement right now and more.
Attention Employers:
This plan is part of the larger
United States Government plan and focuses on cleaning and disinfecting public spaces, workplaces, businesses, schools, and can also be applied to your home. Cleaning and disinfecting public spaces including your workplace, school, home, and business will require you to:
- Develop your plan
- Implement your plan
- Maintain and revise your plan
