Reopening Louisiana’s Economy

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White House Announces Path for States to Reopen

President Donald Trump announced that his administration has developed a framework for states to begin a gradual reopening of their economies.

To download the White House’s complete set of guidelines, including information for employers, click HERE.

To visit the White House Reopening Website click HERE .

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Guides and Resources from the U.S. Chamber

The U.S. Chamber continues to create, update, and evolve its various guides and resources to continue bringing you and your members the information you need during this difficult time. We encourage you to continue utilizing and sharing the following items as you see fit:

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Louisiana Businesses Receive COVID-19 Legal Shield

Louisiana businesses are receiving state protection from most lawsuits involving COVID-19 deaths or injuries, after Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law a package of measures that limits a business’ legal liability. These measures take effect immediately and are retroactive to March 11. Three Republican-sponsored bills offering the lawsuit shields passed during the regular session that ended June 1.

Under a bill sponsored by Rep. Thomas Pressly of Shreveport, people will be unable to sue businesses, government agencies, trade show organizers and event planners for civil damages for injuries or death from COVID-19 unless they can prove the high legal standard of “gross negligence or willful misconduct.”

A second measure by Sen. Sharon Hewitt of Slidell offers the same lawsuit protection to people and businesses who donate recovery services or products — such as hand sanitizer and protective clothing — and those selling that type of disaster aid “outside of the typical course and scope of their operations.” Hewitt’s protections don’t just last through the coronavirus pandemic. They’ll continue during any declared state of emergency in Louisiana.

A third bill by Sen. Patrick McMath of Covington gives the same limitation of liability to restaurant owners and employees for the coronavirus outbreak, as long as they are deemed “in substantial compliance” with state, federal and local regulations about the virus. It doesn’t apply to future state emergencies or disasters.

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Employer COVID-19 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CLICK HERE

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Business Owners & Managers:

The City of Minden, The Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce, Webster Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Minden Economic Development Department and Minden Main Street are concerned about you and your business as we are all navigating uncharted waters with COVID-19. Our goal is to understand and capture your business needs as we strive to help coordinate informational resources between our government and our local business community, share information and provide assistance to help maneuver through these times. We will use your survey responses in that effort. In addition, we want to be able to direct you to resources if they are available. Thank you for participating in this confidential survey, which should take 5-10 minutes to complete.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE SURVEY

Click here to download PDF version to mail to our office.

To assist in situational reporting and planning, please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey.

Click here to take the survey now.

Thank you!

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The Greater Minden Chamber has gathered resources for its members to help them navigate all the effects of COVID-19.

“We at the Greater Minden Chamber encourage our members to take precautions to prevent the spread of this disease,” said Chamber President/CEO Jana Morgan.

The following links provide additional information concerning COVID-19