Who would have thought that a change that is so disruptive to every part of American life would occur, shifting everyone’s focus from routine life and planning for the future to the survival of our businesses and the health and safety of our employees and families. Our world and business climate have come to a significant detour for many, and a screeching halt for others, all due to COVID-19 (also known as the Coronavirus).

So, how do we deal with it…

First of course, we need to protect our people. Second, we need to go into triage to keep our organizations afloat so we can help our members and our communities remain viable during this crisis. Third, we need to provide information resources so that our members and community can survive until longer time help arrives. And finally, we need to be there to help others who are not able to deal with this crisis as effectively as others.

The Beaver County Chamber of Commerce and others in the business support and economic development community are committed to provide support for our businesses through this crisis and after it is over.  We are in constant contact with our public and private sector partners at the local, state and federal level in monitoring and communicating programs and initiatives to help business and industry impacted by COVID-19.  Our website (www.bcchamber.com) home page now includes a red bar at the top of the page with this message:   Beaver County Chamber COVID-19 Update – Click Here to provide easy access to resources.  Check back periodically as the resources are changing frequently.  

While our physical Chamber office is closed, we remain fully ‘OPEN FOR BUSINESS’.  We encourage members and non-members alike to call the Chamber’s office at 724-775-3944 for questions regarding doing business in this challenging environment.  We stand ready to serve, and will continue, especially under these circumstances, to stay focused in our quest to foster the best environment in Beaver County to live, work and do business.  You can also reach Chamber staff via email at info@bcchamber.com.  Like so many other businesses, our staff is working from home offices now.  We’re finding our way in our new reality, and it is our sincere hope that our members continue to reach out to us and each other in support.