A Message from NRBP Regarding COVID-19 + Resource List

For the latest COVID-19 information and list of resources, please click here.

​Our business, government and community leaders have been clear that containing COVID-19 will require a united effort to protect our citizenry and that it is in everyone’s best interest to minimize the risk of exposure to the virus. Our thoughts are with the individuals and families of those who continue to be stricken during this pandemic.

NRBP is here to support your organization. Our office is closed until at least March 27, with staff working remotely, in support of nation-wide efforts to curtail community spread. During this time you may hear from us as we will be using this opportunity to increase our member care efforts. You're welcome to contact any member of our staff should you have questions or immediate needs. We will respond to email and voice mails.

Additionally, we have postponed our March 24 Partners & Leaders Dinner honoring RWJBarnabas Health CEO Barry Ostrowsky and Newark Mayor Ras. J. Baraka. Working with our Board of Directors, honorees, sponsors and supporters, we intend to reschedule the dinner and will advise our members accordingly.

There are numerous professional resources available online that provide valuable information including:

• Center for Disease Control
• New Jersey Department of Health
• World Health Organization

Resources for business owners:

• NJ State website dedicated to business concerns - cv.business.nj.gov 
• The US Chamber of Commerce's "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" was passed by the House of Representatives on Saturday, and is expected pass the Senate sometime this week. Click here to learn more.
• New Jersey Business Action Center’s Helpline, available from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. seven days a week, 1-800-JERSEY-7  
• EWMA has launched COVID-19 Mitigation Services

Additional information:

• Public Service Electric & Gas Co., is continuing to operate normally. As of Friday, March 13, the company has suspended shut off notices. Click here for more information.
• On Sunday, Mayor Ras Baraka signed an Executive Order providing relief for residents. Click here for more.
• Recording of City of Newark's Virtual Town Hal RE: COVID-19
• Recording of Invest Newark's Small Business Webinar ​

We urge you to heed the advice of professionals to maintain good health for all.

We are aware that our event schedule may require further modification based upon COVID-19 activity but for now we intend to maintain an active calendar so that you can plan ahead to be with us. NRBP is also considering webinars and other media as resources to share information that we might otherwise present at an event. We will keep you informed of any changes and suggest that you visit our event calendar from time to time.
 
We look forward to continued dialogue with all of you and it is our sincerest hope that COVID-19 will be contained effectively and quickly. We extend our best wishes for good health in the weeks and months ahead.

- Chip Hallock
President & CEO
NRBP

UPDATES as of March 23, 2020

• IRS extends the tax filing deadline to July 15, 2020
• NJ Governor Phil Murphy issues stay at home order
• NJ Governor Phil Murphy issues executive order closing all non-essential businesses
  • ​NJ Business Action Center explains how the executive order affects businesses
• NJ now has four Community Based Testing Centers
• Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka issues shelter in place order for three neighborhoods

UPDATES as of March 19, 2020

• City of Newark announces 8pm curfew
• ​Small Business Administration launches Disaster Loan Assistance for businesses impacted by COVID-19
• Updates to the US Chamber of Commerce's Families First Coronavirus Response Act