Chamber Action
Across the world, chambers of commerce are rising to the occasion to provide policy insight, practical tools and support services to help small businesses remain afloat through the COVID-19 pandemic.
ICC México
ICC México has created a page with practical guides, interviews and services to help business during COVID-19.
Bogotá Chamber of Commerce
The Bogotá Chamber of Commerce offers free virtual workshops to support companies against COVID’19 and a range of training programs from partner organizations.
Guatemala Chamber of Industry
The Guatemala Chamber of Industry has launched a page containing a series of free webinars, virtual conferences and tools to boost SME digital media efforts.
Santiago Chamber of Commerce
The Santiago Chamber of Commerce/ICC Chile has created a page setting out a range of resources on tax, customs and government response measures.
Bolivia National Chamber of Commerce
(CNC Bolivia)
CNC Bolivia has created “CNC in Action”, a website designed to provide quick and effective solutions for businesses facing COVID-19, including digital transformation and emergency logistics solutions.
Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services has a comprehensive information page on COVID-19 policies and business support.
Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Services and Navigation
The Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Services and Navigation is offering online training and conferences for SMEs on the COVID-19 outbreak and its possible solutions through the “Llotja Virtual” platform.
Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry
The Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (IHK) has established a scheme (wir FAIRzichten) to enable consumers to partially or fully waive reimbursement entitlements – on a voluntary basis – to enable shops, gyms, restaurants, campsites to remain afloat.
Voka Flemish Network of Businesses
Voka has created a FAQ page for businesses on a range of government policies, including fiscal, tax, restart and export promotion policy measures.
Singapore Business Federation
The Singapore Business Federation has created a COVIDBiz Chatbot, Helpline and dedicated Inbox to answer any business-related COVID-19 queries.
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry has secured the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria to serve as guarantor for SMEs applying for a COVID-19 loan facility.
Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry maintains a dedicated support helpline for businesses seeking advice and guidance during the COVID-19 lockdown in the country.
Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry keeps a dedicated COVID-19 website for government updates, business guides and advice on regulatory changes.
Canadian Business Resilience Network
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce established the Canadian Business Resilience Network to bring together its vast network of over 450 chambers of commerce and boards of trade, and over 100 of Canada’s leading business and industry associations to help the business community prepare, persevere and ultimately, prosper as we collectively face the COVID-19 pandemic.
US Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is marshaling all its resources to help companies stay afloat and keep paychecks flowing to American workers and families; mobilize the business community to combat the pandemic; and help companies prepare for a safe, successful, and sustainable reopening of the economy.
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
ACCI is here to help support the Australian business community during the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing up-to-date resources and information including guides to navigate temporary legislation and new employment frameworks.
