Coronavirus Resources

Coronavirus Information and Resources

Last update: August 5, 4:33 p.m.

Latest Updates
August 5

The COVID-19 Small Business Grant program will reopen on August 10 until August 28. This will be the last opportunity to apply for the program. All applications must be made through your local CDFI where your business is located. If you applied after the first application window, you need not reapply. All qualified applications will be rolled into this application window.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Treasury Department today released additional Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) FAQs focused on PPP loan forgiveness.
If you missed today's Industry Update webinar, you can watch the recording here.
U.S. Travel and the Power of Travel Coalition have issued an Action Alert for our travel and tourism partners to sign to urge the Senate to support the HEALS Act, which would extend PPP to destination marketing organizations. TOOLKIT
PRLA will host a de-escalation webinar, "De-escalation Skills and Techniques in a COVID-19 World," on August 13 at 11 a.m. REGISTER
The National Restaurant Association submitted a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to fix two critical issues to the Payroll Protection Program (PPP):
1. Protect against surprise tax liabilities
2. Ensure any additional PPP funding is available to more than 45 percent of restaurants
Take action today to tell Congress to fix these two critical issues.
PRLA created this flyer for you to print and hang in your business to encourage your customers to Stand With Restaurants. Sign on and spread the word to Stand With Restaurants today!

August 4

Philadelphia released its Labor Policy & Compliance report for January - June 2020. READ REPORT
Philadelphia also announced additional workplace safety, such as protection from retaliation, for Philadelphia workers during COVID-19. READ MORE
The Maine Hospitality Association has shared with PRLA its online de-escalation training and its mental health and stress management training for hospitality industry workers, created in conjunction with the Maine Community College System.
PRLA will host a de-escalation webinar, "De-escalation Skills and Techniques in a COVID-19 World," on August 13 at 11 a.m. REGISTER
The National Restaurant Association submitted a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to fix two critical issues to the Payroll Protection Program (PPP):
1. Protect against surprise tax liabilities
2. Ensure any additional PPP funding is available to more than 45 percent of restaurants
Take action today to tell Congress to fix these two critical issues.
Tomorrow at 1 p.m., AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Choice Hotels International CEO Patrick Pacious to The Forum. REGISTER
Registration is live for this week's Industry Update with Melissa Bova on Wednesday, August 5 at 11 a.m. RSVP Today.
PRLA created this flyer for you to print and hang in your business to encourage your customers to Stand With Restaurants. Sign on and spread the word to Stand With Restaurants today!

August 3

Did you know that restaurant operators who had Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans forgiven may lose some key tax deductions, creating a surprise tax liability? And that the majority of restaurants might not be eligible for a new round of PPP funding? These two critical issues are why you need to take action now.
PRLA joined a coalition of other Pa.-based organizations to send a letter to our Congressional delegation urging their support of the "Safe to Work" Act that would provide safe harbor and protect against frivolous lawsuits. READ LETTER
At today's press conference, Gov. Wolf and Sec. Levine emphasized the importance of masking. Additionally, Department of Agriculture inspectors are now authorized to cite any restaurant in violation of Sec. Levine's orders. READ PRESS RELEASE
This week, AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers welcomes Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Choice Hotels International CEO Patrick Pacious to The Forum. Seats are still available for this webinar on August 5 at 1 p.m. REGISTER
Registration is now live for this week's Industry Update with Melissa Bova on Wednesday, August 5 at 11 a.m. RSVP Today.
While no industry-specific relief has been included in the final COVID package, the Independent Restaurant Coalition, with the help of Morgan Freeman, dropped a video in support of the RESTAURANTS Act.
PRLA created this flyer for you to print and hang in your business to encourage your customers to Stand With Restaurants. Sign on and spread the word to Stand With Restaurants today!