The fourth installment of our National Small Business Town Hall from Inc. and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce took place April 17, and discussed the resources available to businesses in need of funding. Listen to the recording here.

Below is an update on recent developments on matters of importance to the membership of the Chamber during the COVID crisis.  Please review and take action by contacting your elected officials asking for further and balanced relief for Delaware’s County’s businesses, non-Profits and human services.

Pennsylvania’s businesses are in an unprecedented position, many shuttered across the state to protect against the spread of the deadly coronavirus, others changing their entire business plans around to help meet the many needs of people across the state. Many businesses have had to furlough or lay off employees, and others that have relied on in-person transactions have had to move to remote platforms overnight. While the needs are varied among the business community, the severity of the impact of the coronavirus on the overall economy is, and will remain, unforeseen for some time. 

​The Wolf Administration has worked diligently with federal, state, and local government partners, the business community, and other critical external partners to ensure businesses can avail themselves of all the tools that are available to offer a modicum of relief in the face of this crisis. 

• The Department of Revenue (DOR) has extended tax filing deadlines to assist with short-term liquidity for businesses.
  
• DOR has also worked to reduce or suspend enforcement actions including: liens filed will be reduced, bank attachment actions will not be taken, license inspections, revocations, and citations will be limited, and tax clearance requirements will be the more lenient debt collector standards. DOR is also providing flexible terms for new payment plans allowing up to $12,000 for up to a year.