DRMA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Members
The coronavirus has caused a lot of uncertainty and has created many questions for those leading the workforce. DRMA has created member specific services and has compiled a list of helpful resources for those who are preparing for possible business disruption due to the virus.
Resources on this page are provided to DRMA members as a member benefit. No representations, warranties, endorsements, or claims of accuracy of the contributing person, company, or organization are implied.
DRMA's Response
Meet Up - COVID-19 Meet Up for Manufacturing Senior Leadership, Friday, April 10, 9 - 10 a.m.
This weekly Meet Up will provide senior leadership from Manufacturer member companies the opportunity to share experiences with fellow members, an outlet for members to share their current business concerns and share best practices in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. This Zoom Meet Up will be held every Friday from 9 - 10 a.m. until no longer needed. Limited to 15 Manufacturer member senior managers. Meet Ups are FREE and for MEMBERS ONLY.
COVID-19 - Members Helping Members - We've compiled a list of members who have offered assistance in one form or another with their capabilities, products, and services. To take a look or submit your own company, click here.
Manufacturing PPE - We are working with the Dayton Development Coalition to compile a list of local manufacturers who make or can convert to make PPE materials. If you missed the email from Angelia on March 19 which listed the PPE needed, let us know.
Donations - DRMA is working with the Dayton/Montgomery County Public Health Department to coordinate donations/disbursement. They are accepting anything that can be used as PPE, including safety glasses, masks, gloves, gowns, face shields, etc. All donations should be in the original packages if possible.
Donations can be dropped off at the St. Vincent De Paul Community Store, located at 945 S. Edwin C Moses Blvd., Dayton, OH 45417, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Donations can be dropped off at the receiving dock located on the south side of the building (the side that faces the Montgomery County Job Center building). If you’d like to coordinate a large donation of anything on pallets, please contact Ken at 937-425-0592.
Community Information
Business Continuity
Banking/Loans
SBA to Provide Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Coronavirus Related Economic Disruptions, from Huntington Bank - 3/18
CPA
Insight during uncertainty: Coronavirus weekly webcast series, from RSM; 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, 3/17 through 4/8 - 3/17
RSM Coronavirus Resource Center, from RSM- 4/3
Insurance
Benefit Eligibility Considerations, from USI Midwest - 3/25
Employer Considerations
Employer Dos and Don'ts - COVID-19/Coronavirus: Legally Speaking, from Taft/Law - 3/11
Employer Dos and Don'ts - COVID-19/Coronavirus Webinar, from Taft/Law- 3/18. For a copy of this member exclusive presentation, please email Shay.
Unemployment Q&As for employers and employees, from CareWorks Comp - 3/19
Workers' Comp - Temporary policy changes, from CareWorks Comp - 3/19
Coronavirus Response for Employers - Next Steps and New Questions, from Auman, Mahan & Furry - 3/19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions, from BWC - 3/19
Avoid Layoffs by Reducing Hours Using Unemployment Benefits with SharedWork Ohio: Legally Speaking, from Taft/Law - 3/20
Ohio Dept. of Insurance Mandates Relaxed Insurance & COBRA Requirements: Legally Speaking, from Taft/Law - 3/24
Paid Sick Leave, Expanded Family and Family Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, from U.S. Small Business Administration - 3/25
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Legally Speaking, from Taft/Law - 3/25
Furloughs, Closures, and Employee Leave Eligibility after April 1, from Auman, Mahan, & Furry - 3/30
The CARES Act: Employment & Benefits Update Webinar, from Thomspon Hine - 3/31
Important Changes And Clarifications From The Department Of Labor Regulations On Federal Leave Under The FFCRA, from Auman, Mahan & Furry - 4/3
Economy
Brian Beaulieu Webinar: Probable Impact of COVID-19 on ITR Economics' Outlook, from ITR Economics (there is a fee to download this recorded webinar) - 3/17
Resources Provided by DRMA Members
ThomasNet Coronavirus Resource Hub for Manufacturing, from ThomasNet - 3/30
Hylant Coronavirus Resource Center, from Hylant - 3/30
PFI Precision Inc. COVID-19 Workplace Controls Procedure Per OSHA 3990-03 2020, from PFI Precision, Inc. - 4/3
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