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A Letter from the Chairman of the Board

We are in tumultuous times. Our communities, our stateand our entire nation are being tested and challenged in

ways that we have not quite seen before. The current crisisbefore us has left so many of our local businesses greatlystrained as they find ways to both support the high call ofthe moment, while simultaneously working to ensure thesurvival of their business and tend to the needs of their

employees and families. Small business ownerseverywhere are working harder than ever to creatively

adapt and navigate through this storm, without the comfortof knowing exactly when the seas will calm. We know it isdifficult to find the time to research what help is out there. That is why your Chamber is here to help you now more

than ever! The Chamber is, and will continue to be,monitoring and providing updates and information on theresources available to you right now to help you weather

the coming weeks and months. If you have questionsabout the federal, state and local programs, contact TheChamber immediately and we will help you get quickly

informed and empowered! And, most importantly, thankyou. As a member of this Chamber, you are an

indispensable leader in our region. The Chamber knowsthat ALL of our local businesses are “essential

businesses”. We will be tested, but together, we will comethrough this storm stronger. As Winston Churchill

stated, “Bold captains are required for perilous seas.”

-Vince Benedetto

world. We have compiled a list for your reference. Please click on the linksbelow for more information. If you need assistance with anything not listed

please do not hesitate to reach out to the Chamber.

The Chamber of the NorthernPoconos is working hard to keepeveryone up to date on reliable

information and resourcesduring this chaotic time in our

The Chamber AnnouncesNavigate the Northern Pocono

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** All NEW members must

complete the form with theircurrent information in order to

receive your free listing**

If you are interested in placing anad, renewing an ad or need toupdate your listing information

please complete the form to TheChamber.

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The Chamber of the Northern Poconos hascurrently halted use of the rooms in both ourHonesdale and Hawley locations until further

notice.

In the interest of safety for the community andstaff, The Chamber of the Northern Poconoswill not be allowing use of the rooms in order

to comply with social distancing and CDCstandards.

Once we choose to reopen we will have alloffices and rooms thoroughly cleaned and

sanitized accordingly.

Any group which may have the room bookedis welcome to reschedule for a later date. Anyquestions regarding usage or reopening datecan be directed to the Chamber through email

or phone.

chamber@northernpoconoschamber.com(570)253-1960

or(570)226-3191

Chamber Room Use

27th Annual Cash Rafflel Cash Raffle

Arts & Craft FairsThe Chamber of the Northern Poconos is

seeking vendors for our June Arts & CraftsFair!

Saturday, June 13th and Saturday, Sept. 12th

9:00 AM- 4:00 PM

Bingham Park in Hawley

Click the picture to the right for our vendorapplication

The Chamber of the Northern Poconos will behosting our 27th Annual Cash Raffle

Thursday April 30, 2020Doors Open at 5:30 PM

The Inn at Woodloch

Make your voice count!

Every 1 person missed = $21,000 that your county loses out on.

Complete the Census at

2020census.govor

844-330-2020

The Chamber of the Northern Poconos, inconjunction with GHP, The Stourbridge

Project, Pike County Chamber and WorkforceAlliance will be offering a Lunch & Learn serieson financial health. These classes will be held

on the fourth Wednesday of every month,12:15-1:30 and will be hosted by Mass Mutual.

Remote in through the link in the flyer to theright.

New this Year! We have teamed upwith the Scranton Chamber of

Commerce to offer to our members theNEPA Women's Leadership

Conference! The date is set forWednesday, June 10, 2020 at

Mohegan Sun Pocono! We are soexcited to be a part of this. Members of

the Chamber get discounted tickets! Make sure to reserve your spot early

as spaces fill up fast! Click on thephoto to the left for registration

information and additional details.

NEPA Women'sLeadership Conference

Lunch & Learn SeriesFinancial Health

Member Spotlight

Wayne County Commissioners Brian Smith, Joe Adams and Jocelyn Cramer issued thefollowing message for Chamber of the Northern Poconos members: The Wayne County Courthouse and most other county buildings are open for business, withnoticeable changes in place with the health and safety of county employees and visitors inmind. County commissioners implemented a restricted access policy for the courthouse, theArea Agency on Aging Building and Park Street Complex to limit but not eliminate publicaccess to those buildings so essential government functions can continue while we also do ourbest to protect their staff as best as possible from COVID-19. The commissioners will continue to participate in daily calls and receive emailed updates withthe governor’s office, the state department of health, FEMA, PEMA, the CDC, federal and statelegislators and will continue to share updates regularly. We know these are trying times for all and we wish to express our heartfelt thanks to ourhealth care providers and first responders and our county employees who are still hard atwork, including those making and delivering meals to our seniors, answering the phone whenyou dial 911, providing care for human service clients, working at the correctional facility andtransporting seniors to obtain medical services and food.Our website has the latest policy changes and updates on the Coronavirus. They can bereviewed by visiting http://waynecountypa.gov/842/COVID-19-ResponseWe know the governor has mandated that non-life-sustaining businesses remain closed untilfurther notice. If you are a local business seeking to remain open, there is a waiver requestoption and you can learn more by going to https://dced.pa.gov/ That website also hasinformation and resources to aid businesses that have been closed. Please do not call 911 toreport a business that is violating this mandate. The Chamber, WEDCO, Workforce Development, NEPA Alliance, the Small BusinessAdministration and other economic development organizations are all hard at work ready toassist businesses who have been impacted by the health disaster. We applaud their effortsand urge you to reach out to them with questions, concerns or ideas. If we heed the advice of federal and state officials, we will get through this together. It may bea long, arduous journey but we in Wayne County have survived disasters before and we willsurvive this. And we will come back even stronger than before.

A Message from the Wayne County Commissioners

A Message from the Pike County Commissioners

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Or, use hand sanitizerif soap and water aren’t available.Cover your coughs or sneezes with your elbow, not your hands.Clean high-touch surfaces frequently.Wear a nonmedical or homemade mask in public settings.And, if you are sick, stay home.

Together, We Will Recover During this unprecedented Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation facing our county and ourcountry, we want people to know that essential government services continue to operate inPike County, and that all of us need to do our part to flatten the curve and stop the spread ofthis virus. We thank everyone who has been practicing social distancing and following the protocols ofthe Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control. These simple practices can make a big difference in the fight against COVID-19.

Conduct County Business RemotelyAlthough public access to the Pike County Administration Building, in Milford is limited for thetime being, citizens can still conduct some business online or by phone. Visit www.PikePA.orgfor a complete list of these services. If you have necessary business that must be conductedin-person, please call ahead before traveling to the Administration Building.Contact information for all county offices is available at www.PikePA.org. For senior citizens, the Pike County Area Agency on Aging isoperating its Home Delivered Meals program from the Blooming Grove andLackawaxen Senior Centers for meal distribution and pick up only. All othercenters are currently closed. Senior citizens in need of nutrition services should call 570-775-5550.

A Message from the Pike County CommissionersContinued

Pike County’s public transportation services are running on a limited basis, for medical andfood purposes only. At this time, we are only servicing life sustaining trips, such as chemotherapy, dialysis, andpharmacy. We will also ensure that riders have access to food such as supermarkets and foodpantries. Call 1-866-681-4947 for more information. Pike Together Task Force As we remain vigilant fighting the virus, we must begin to focus on Pike County’s recovery byhelping local businesses find resources to recover. We have directed Our Economic Development Authority to make the number one priorityproviding information to local businesses about federal, state and other programs available andto offer guidance in the process. Call Executive Director Mike Sullivan at 570-296-7332 or visit www.PikePA.org for moreinformation. We know first-hand that this is a strong community of friends and neighbors ready to cometogether to meet any challenge. As Commissioners, we will create a new task force called Pike Together. Its initial charge willbe to call on talented individuals from all parts of the county to focus on recovery from theCOVID-19 epidemic. We will recover in Pike Together! Once again, thanks to everyone for doing the right thing and following the guidance of from ourstate and federal health care experts. And remember to Stay Calm. Stay Home. And StaySafe

April is Maternal & Child Health Month! Rotary throughout the year shines the spotlight on their keyareas of focus. From this there are theme months, and Aprilis Maternal & Child Health Month.Nearly 6 million childrenunder the age of five die each year because of malnutrition,poor health care, and inadequate sanitation.Throughprojects sponsored by Rotary around the world weempower mothers and minimize the heartbreak of infantmortality.Visit www.rotary.org for more information onRotary's impact on Maternal & Child Health.TheHamlin/Lake Ariel Rotary Club typically meets weekly everyTuesday evening, 5:45pm at R Place on 590 in Hamlin.Meetings are currently suspended due to social distancingmeasures related to COVID-19, so visit us onlineat www.hamlinrotary.com to see all of the different ways wesupport our community! We can also be found on Facebookby searching "Rotary Club of Hamlin Lake Ariel"

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