COVID‑19 Guidance & Resources for Manufacturing Leaders

The manufacturing community is vital to the country’s defense and security, health and welfare, and our economic prosperity. To that end, DVIRC remains committed to you as your trusted advisor and resource center in order to meet all your business needs during this challenging time.

We have taken the following measures:

• We have compiled a list of state and federal policies, government and business continuity support, and health related information and resources, which can be found below.
• DVIRC is offering free phone consultations with any of our staff to answer any questions you have or issues you may be experiencing, including:
  • Supply Chain Disruptions, Cybersecurity threats, Continuity Planning and Risk Assessments, Sales disruptions, HR Policies and Compliance, and Growth Opportunities
• DVIRC is still operating, although our physical office is closed. Our staff is working remotely available to support all of your business needs.

• To learn more about our public training workshops, click here or contact Jen Enoch at jenoch@dvirc.org. We are also in the process of considering different online approaches to delivering the training content that you have come to rely on – stay tuned for information.
• DVIRC hosts Executive Network Groups where manufacturing leaders discuss business related topics. These groups are now meeting virtually. The next meetings will be focused on the Coronavirus, policy and business issues, and more. Any company interested in joining us for this complimentary meeting is welcome. To join us, contact us here, or contact Rob Crossett at rcrossett@dvirc.org or 609-670-5888.

We are working diligently with our state and federal stakeholders (PA Department of Community and Economic Development and U.S. Department of Commerce – NIST / MEP) to provide up-to-date information and support to the region’s manufacturing community.  Please refer to our website for updated information or call us directly with any inquiries.

Contact DVIRC

If you are a current manufacturer of supplies and products or can pivot your existing manufacturing capabilities to meet the necessary demand, we want to hear from you.

COVID-19 Critical Supplies Survey

Local Resources

• Funding/Loans
  • What the CARES Act means for Philadelphia’s small businesses
• Assisting with Procurement of Critically Needed Supplies 
  • City of Philadelphia Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Vendor Bid Form
• City of Philadelphia
  • City of Philadelphia COVID-19 Resources
  • Information and resources for businesses impacted by COVID-19
  • Information and resources for workers impacted by COVID-19
• Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
  • Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Information Hub
  • COVID-19 Crisis Support for Businesses
• Montgomery County COVID-19 Resources
• Bucks County COVID-19 Resources
• Chester County COVID-19 Resources
• Delaware County COVID-19 Resources

State Resources

• Funding/Loans
  • DCED Financing Programs for COVID-19 Impacted Businesses
    • Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
• Assisting with Procurement of Critically Needed Supplies
  • Pennsylvania Manufacturing Call to Action Portal: If your Philadelphia business manufactures or can pivot to manufacturing COVID-19-related supplies, submit your information to the portal to help the City identify opportunities and solutions. 
  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Critical Medical Supplies Procurement Portal
    • Critical Medical Supplies Procurement Form
• PA Department of Health
  • Coronavirus Resources
  • Press releases regarding Coronavirus
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Responding to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania (Updated Aug 20, 2020)
• PA Office of Unemployment Compensation
  • COVID-19 Guidance & Resources
  • What Pennsylvania Manufacturers Need to KnowInfographic: Scenarios and Benefits Available
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PAcast
• PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
  • COVID-19 Resources for Businesses, Communities & Local Governments
  • Resources for Businesses

Federal Resources

• Funding, Loans & Tax Relief
  • U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
    • CARES Act: established several new temporary programs to address the COVID-19 outbreak
      • Paycheck Protection Program
      • EIDL Loan Advance
      • SBA Express Bridge Loans
      • SBA Debt Relief
    • Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
    • SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Overview
  • IRS and DOL Unveil Employer Tax Credits for Coronavirus-Related Leaves 
• CDC
  • Resources for Businesses and Employers
  • Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • Traveler’s Health Notices
  • Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
• U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
  • Wage and Hour Division: COVID-19 and the American Workplace
  • Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Expanded Family and Medical Leave Rights
• America’s SBDCs: COVID-19 Small Business Resources
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA): latest updates for workers and employers
• Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM): Coronavirus Resources
• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
  • Coronavirus Resources
  • COVID-19 NAM Components Survey
• Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence
  • COVID-19 Guidance & Resources for Small and Medium Manufacturers
  • COVID-19 Critical Supplies Survey
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI): Freely Available ISO Standards to Help Address COVID-19 Crisis
• Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI): Coronavirus Resources from the Field
• Legal Support
  • Ballard Spahr Launches Entrepreneur Legal Relief Program Amid Coronavirus Crisis

About Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that usually cause mild respiratory illnesses such as the common cold. Some coronaviruses have caused more severe illness, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). SARS-CoV-2 is a new coronavirus (responsible for COVID-19) that was not identified in humans before December 2019.

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