Momentum Blog | Covid19

Memphis, Tenn. (March 26, 2020)- The Greater Memphis Chamber today released the latest numbers from its ongoing COVID-19 Greater Memphis Business Impact Survey.

Mayor Strickland's daily update

3:30 pm CST - Mayor Strickland outlines state and local programs aimed at reducing the impact of COVID-19 on families and employers. Read more >>

Chamber releases new estimates on COVID-19 business impact

2:30 pm CST - The Greater..

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Loan Overview

The Offices of the Mayor and the City’s Chief Operating Officer have made the following details clear in the context of the “Safer At Home” Executive Order issued by Mayor Jim Strickland effective on March 24 at 6 pm:

DOL Issues Initial Q&A Guidance and Fact Sheet on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

3:50 pm CST - Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor issued initial guidance in response to general questions posed by employers about the Emergency Family and Medical Leave..

The Greater Memphis Chamber is hosting a free webinar with the US Small Business Association to review the SBA Disaster Loan program for COVID-19. This webinar will feature a review of the SBA's program as well as details on the application process.

Testing for COVID-19 is limited and currently being offered to those who are symptomatic, contacts of confirmed cases, or who work in the healthcare field. Patients must meet certain exposure criteria in order to be tested for COVID-19. If you suspect that you have..

Memphis, Tenn. March 23, 2020 –The Greater Memphis Chamber has launched a new Job Listing page for companies with immediate hiring needs in the Memphis area. The site can be accessed from the Chamber’s COVID-19 Business Resources Page.

Shelby County Schools to close 'until further notice'

4:58 pm CST - Following Gov. Lee's request for Tennessee school districts to remain closed until April 24, Shelby County Schools announced that SCS schools and district offices would remain closed until further..

One of the key questions we are getting at the moment from Memphis area companies is how to determine whether or not they are considered an essential business. While this information is fluid, below we have outlined how essential businesses are classified as of March..