NWIRC continues to monitor the COVID-19 public health crisis and pass along resources to help our regional manufacturers with their current challenges and business contingency planning. We offer this page of federal, state, and local resources to address many aspects of your concerns regarding employees, customers, and your supply chain. This information will be updated on an on-going basis. We are here to support the manufacturing sector navigate these turbulent times. Please CLICK HERE to reach out to one of our Strategic Business Advisors to discuss your specific needs and concerns.
COVID-19 RECOVERY PROGRAM
The COVID-19 Recovery Program (CRP) is a coordinated and collaborative initiative by a regional network of partners to assist companies through and beyond the pandemic. Find all the details here.
WORKPLACE AND EMPLOYEES
Return to Work Guide
Employee Safety and Exposure
- OSHA Employer Temporary Standard (ETS) on Vaccination and Testing
- OSHA ETS: Readiness Guide for Pennsylvania Employers
- Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19
- Protecting Your Business from COVID-19 (Download)
- Responding to a COVID-19 Exposure at Your Business (PDF Download)
- US Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration – OSHA standards
- OSHA: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (Download)
- OSHA: Control and Prevention
- PA Department of Health: COVID-19 Updates and FAQs
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)- What You Need to Know (Download)
- Monitoring Map – Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE
Employees, Unemployment, and Medical Leave
- PA Unemployment Information for Employees Impacted by COVID-19
- Family and Medical Leave Act for Public Health Emergencies
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act Poster (PDF)
Layoff Aversion
- Strategic Early Warning Network (SEWN) (Direct Contact: sewn@steelvalley.org or sewnerie@steelvalley.org)
- Rapid Response Assistance
Training and Development
(For those working at home or have the time to learn and grow)
WORKING CAPITAL (GRANTS AND LOANS)
Federal
- U.S. Small Business Administration – Disaster Loan Assistance
- Mid-Atlantic Trade Adjustment Assistance (MATAAC) for Employers
Northwest Pennsylvania
- Will add as resources become available
Erie County
- Will add as resources become available
SUPPLY CHAIN
- As part of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Network (MEPNN), NIWRC can connect with national and regional manufacturers who may be able to meet specific supply chain needs for materials, products, or services. Contact your NWIRC Strategic Business Advisor to access our national network.
- Supply Disruption Planning Checklist (Download)
- US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Coronavirus Supply Chain Update
- Defense Industrial Base Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
- Is your company able to assist in the production of critical supplies?
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Specification Information from FDA
PENNSYLVANIA RESOURCES
- PA Department of Community and Economic Development Frequently Asked Questions for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
- PA Department of Community and Economic Development Business Resources Page
- Pennsylvania Department of Health COVID-19 Resources
- PA Unemployment – For Employees Impacted by COVID-19
- PA Small Business Development Centers (map)
