We are grateful to Senator Jo Comerford for her efforts to secure COVID relief funds for Franklin County and look forward to distributing them among various businesses throughout the County.  Read more here. 

 

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that we are the recipients of a Vitality Grant from Applied Mortgage that we will use to make 13 mini grants of up to $500 to Chamber members to offset the costs of supplies relative to COVID-19.

These funds can be used towards the purchase of supplies, such as:
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
cleaning supplies/sanitizers
safety signage
barriers

We thank Applied Mortgage for their commitment to our community!

We have made the application process simple. Please click here to access the online application form. Applications will be accepted until July 31st. All applications will be reviewed in the first week of August and selected recipients will be notified on August 10th. If selected, receipts for purchases will be required.

Apply Now

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to strengthening and sustaining the economic and civic vitality of our region. We value the diversity of our members and we seek to provide them opportunity through support, solidarity and fellowship. During this time of nationwide pain, sorrow and anger fueled by the history of systemic racial inequities in this country, we are united against hate, racism, discrimination and violence. We know that true economic and civic vitality can only be achieved when we embrace diversity and can safely work together as a community toward our collective goals. We seek change through trust and understanding. We seek change through empowerment. We seek this change through ourselves, our organization and our members.

The Commonnwealth of Massachusetts has instituted a 4 phase reopening plan for businesses.  Please see details here.  Below is a list of offerings of Franklin County businesses at this time.

BUSINESS RESPONSE IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING TO REFLECT THE CHANGING SITUATION. PLEASE CHECK WITH THEM DIRECTLY TO CONFIRM THEIR OFFERINGS, WHICH HAVE POSSIBLY CHANGED SINCE THIS PAGE WAS LAST UPDATED.

If you would like your businesss info listed on this page, regardless of whether you are a member or not, please fill out this form.

Adam's Donuts, Greenfield

Closed until further notice. 413-774-4214  https://www.facebook.com/adamsdonuts  https://www.restaurantji.com/ma/greenfield/adams-donuts-/

American Knight Transportation Inc, Greenfield

Transportation 24/7 with appointment only service between midnight and 6am. Phone (413) 774-5466

Animal Crackers, Greenfield

Aquarium and pet supplies open for essentials. Ring the door bell, please wear face covering, call in service available. Facebook page

Applebees, Greenfield

Offering outdoor seating and both to-go and delivery options from 11:30am-9pm, seven days a week.  413-772-0079 https://www.applebees.com/en/menu

Antonio's II Pizza and Grinders, Bernardston

Open for pickup and delivery. Outdoor seating in Bernardston Mon. - Sat. 11am -8pm, Sun. Noon-7:30pm. Call ahead and they will have it ready. 413-648-9800 or 413-773-7517. Delivery available to Greenfield, Bernardston, Gill and Northfield. https://antoniospizzaandgrinders.com/

Artisan Beverage Cooperative

Taproom closed.  Email ahead for weekend delivery. Email your order with a name and contact number This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Or order here https://artbev.square.site/   https://artbev.coop/  Facebook page

Berkshire East Mountain Resort

Open for summer season with precautions. Info here

Blackmer Insurance

Working remotely and available by email or phone, 413.625.6527 or 413.773.3488. Visits may be set up, by appointment only, for transactions that can't be done remotely. Available from 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday.  Websites provides links to insurer self-serve functions for policy viewing, claim reporting, and paying your bill. The websites are: www.akey-ins.com and www.blackmers.com

Blue Heron Restaurant

Outdoor Dining Wednesday-Sunday, 5-9 pm. Limited indoor dining begins Wednesday, June 24th. Please indicate at the time of your reservation request if you prefer a table indoors or outdoors. https://www.blueherondining.com/takeout/ visit https://www.blueherondining.com/

Bonnie B's Country Kitchen, Greenfield

Open for takout.  Indoor seating starting July 1. https://bonniebscountrykitchen.org/  Facebook Page

Brad's Place, Greenfield

As of June 15th - takeout Monday-Friday with new hours: 10am-2pm for Lunch and 3pm-5pm for Dinner. Please call and/or check their facebook page for the limited menu options/ availability and specials. 413-773-8460. https://www.facebook.com/BradsPlaceGreenfield/  

Brick & Feather Brewery, Turners Falls

Internet orders here. Visit website here https://www.brickandfeatherbrewery.com/  No cash. For pick-up days/ times visit: www.brickandfeatherbrewery.com

Bueno Y Sano, South Deerfield

Take out only. Please call in your orders. (413) 665-4241.  Bueno Y Sano mobile app is does not cover the South Deerfield location. Phone in only. Delivery Express and GrubHub are also options in Western MA. Order Bueno cards online at buenoysano.com 

Cameron's Winery, Northfield

Curbside Service and the Wine Patio through the Summer and early Autumn. Open for Wine and Cider Bottle sales, Direct Ship, and Take-out Charcuterie Boards, Soups, Salads. Orders should be called in ahead for food. (413)225-3247. http://www.fruitwinegifts.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/Camerons-Passion-for-Wine-Making-285566198170493

Catamount Storage, Shelburne Falls

Most of the unit rental process can be done online or on the phone, with a visit to the office needed only to sign the agreement and take first payment.  413-489-3090, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CeCe’s Chinese Restaurant, Turners Falls

Take-Out Orders and Delivery (fee applies), Order from the website at www.ceceschinese.com

Centennial House Bed & Breakfast, Northfield

Temporarily closed.  Check for details https://www.facebook.com/VacationFunInNorthfield/. Website https://www.thecentennialhouse.com/

Children's Advocacy Center

When the stress of parenting becomes too much, turn to the Parental Stress Line for support and guidance. A 24-hour hotline, the Parental Stress Line is staffed by trained volunteer telephone counselors who care and are concerned about the preservation of families. 800-632-8188 Visit their website. Cacfranklinnq.org 

Ciesluk's Market, South Deerfield

Open for business. https://www.facebook.com/ciesluksmarket1/.

Classic Kitchens

Scheduling all new site visits and in person appointments after restrictions have been lifted. If you cannot reach them at the Showroom number 413-774-4714, try the business cell phone 413-834-9219, that will be closely monitored. If you have any concerns about the status of a current project, please email your designer or Emily directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  https://www.classic-kitchens.com/

Copy Cat Print Shop, Greenfield

Printing will be available only as needed and will be either delivered or mailed. Email  (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), or use Quote page ( http://copycatprintshop.com/quote/ )to get estimation or place an order. You can leave a message at 413-774-3500 (Calls will usually not be answered in person). 

Comcast Xfinity

Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free for the next 60 days – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots and then launch a browser. Also offering unlimited data to customers for 60 days for no extra charge. Also, no disconnects or late fees. https://www.xfinity.com/prepare

The Country Creemee, Turners Falls

Take-Out Only, Outdoor Seating

Deerfield Inn and Champney's Restaurant, Deerfield

Open. Limited seating for indoor and outdoor dining and room service. https://www.deerfieldinn.com/

Diemand Farm, Wendell

Offering temporary curbside pickup and delivery service of a limited number of food items.  https://thediemandfarm.com/curbsidedelivery  facebook page

Erving Station Candy Store

Handmade chocolates, gummy bears, candies, ice cream, and gifts, Open for pick up orders during reduced hours (check website for current hours) or shipping. Call 413-422-1186 or go to www.ervingststion.com to place an order. If you don’t see something on the website, please call. Offering free delivery of chocolate platters to front line workplaces within a 15 mile radius. Lastly, if you have been impacted by COVID-19 and have a child with a birthday, please call and they will have a birthday bag of goodies put together free of charge.

Eversource

Eversource is taking measures to alleviate any financial concerns its customers may face: Suspending customer disconnections for nonpayment, assisting customers with financial programs, such as setting up a payment plan, reminding customers to download the mobile app which allows customers to check their account, pay their bill and much more at their convenience . https://www.eversource.com/content/wma/residential/safety/protect-yourself/responding-to-covid-19 

The Farm Table, Bernardston

Outdoor decks and seting opening soon. Facebook page here.  Website here.

Federal Street Books, Greenfield

In-store shopping is suspended but online shopping available at https://federalstreetbooks.com/. They’ll deliver Greenfield online orders direct, and ship the rest. They’re happy to personally select titles for you or to search their inventory of 18,000+ in-store titles. If you select “grab bag” online, for $5/each they’ll pick out a book you might like based on whatever info you give them about your favorite authors, genres, or titles! https://federalstreetbooks.com/products/grab-bag

Five Eyed Fox, Turners Falls

Outdoor deck open for food/drinks. Take-Out food. Also selling canned and bottled beer to go, as well as growler fills. Taking orders and payments over the phone at 413-863-5654. Menu: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-7_nTshXbz/ or https://www.facebook.com/FiveEyedFox

Floral Affairs, Greenfield

Monday-Friday in store hours are 9-4pm. Saturday 10-2pm. Must wear a mask and use hand sanitizer provided upon entry. Deliveries and curb side pick ups are still available normal business hours. Accepting internet orders placed at floralaffairsofgreenfield.com, and over the phone. 413-376-4233 http://bit.ly/2xOYmvO and https://www.floralaffairsofgreenfield.com/  facebook

Florence Bank

Will continue to service customers through drive-ups, ATMs, and by appointment in lobbies until at least the end of June.Temporary hours. Online banking offered. https://www.florencebank.com/

Foxtown Diner, Shelburne Falls

Open for takeput https://www.facebook.com/foxtowndiner/

Ford and Toyota of Greenfield

Service and Parts departments are open. Monday - Friday 7:30am-1:30pm Saturday - Per diem (PLEASE CALL FOR HOURS or To schedule an appointment 413-773-5455) Offering no-contact pick up and delivery for all Franklin County, Parts and Service.  

https://www.fordofgreenfield.com/

Franklin Community Coop - Green Field's Market and McCusker's Market

Store is open. No indoor dining. Offering curbside pickup. Green Field's Market orders must be received by noon each day and McCuskers ordering hours are 11-1.  Details here and here.

Franklin County Community Development Corp.

Open to support small businesses. Direct loans and help applying for Federal and State loan programs. Grants available to retail businesses supplying healthy food in low-income communities. Staff is working remotely. Please go to website for email addresses.  Western MA Food Processing Center is open on a reduced schedule. FCCDC is providing deferments to borrowers and tenants. www.fccdc.org or leave message at 413-774-7204.

Garden Cinema, Greenfield

Aiming for July 10th opening. Currently, physical theater closed but offering web movie streaming. http://www.gardencinemas.net/.  Visit facebook page here.

Gianni Fig's, South Deerfield

Open for take out from 5pm to 8pm as well as delivery. ( 413) 350-5940. https://www.giannifigs.com/   https://www.facebook.com/giannifigs/

Great Falls Harvest, Turners Falls

Take-Out and bulk groceries. Call: 413-863-0023, Pick-up Between 5-7pm, https://www.facebook.com/greatfallsharvest/

Greenfield Cooperative Bank

Limited access to branch locations. COVID-19 updates here. Online banking offered. https://www.greenfieldcoopbank.com/.  Providing a “Payment Holiday” for existing GCB customers who have a portfolio loan at GCB to defer making their monthly payments coming up in April and May for up to 60 days. Details here.

Greenfield Farmers Cooperative 

Open for business and constantly restocking. https://greenfieldfarmerscoop.com/

Greenfield Gallery, Greenfield

Open. Please call directly regarding framing and other services. Gift cards are available for sale by phone.  413-772-9334 Cell: 413-824-7443. https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenfieldGallery/

Greenfield Savings Bank

Deferring up to 90 days residential mortgage and lines of credit payments for customers who have been impacted by COVID-19. No fees and will not affect your credit. 

Also offering low contact banking options: Mobile Banking 24/7 including transfers, check deposit, balances, bill pay, and more. Atms and online banking.
Customer Service Center at 413-774-3191: 7 am – 7 pm Monday – Friday and 9 am – 3 pm on Saturdays — transfers, loan payments and other transactions. Telephone Banking at 413-774-1062. https://www.greenfieldsavings.com/covid-19

Greenspace CoWork, Greenfield

May offer some services. Call 413-224-6961 to verify. https://greenspacecowork.com/

Hager's Farm Market, Shelburne

Market is open including grab-n-go items. Grill/restaurant portion of the business not available at this time. 413-625-6323. https://hagersfarmmarket.com/. Facebook updates here.

Hamel's Creative Catering

Outdoor dining under the Pavillion. Reservations required. Boxed Lunches will be available with a 48 hour notice to deliver to your work place. 15 person minimum. For menu and to order please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  https://www.hamelssummitview.com/ 413-538-7431 x4. 24 hours in advance for reservations.

Hampton Inn & Suites, Greenfield

Open for essential business 413.773.0057 Office

Halo Couriers

Open for delivery of grocery, pharmacy runs, and other resupply goods. Now accepting curbside pickups for customer delivery in the Greenfield area. Fully
insured/contactless drop & run service only. Please call (413) 426-4620 for more info. https://www.halocouriers.com

Happy Trails Wine, Liquor & Convenience, Shelburne Falls

Open Monday thru Friday, 10-6; Saturday 10-4, closed Sunday. Orders and payment by phone only. Call ahead. 413-625-8343

Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center

Closed until further notice. Check for online offerings.https://www.hawksandreed.com/

Hearty Eats Online Store, Shelburne Falls

Take-out. Website here. Full of Fresh Fruits and Veggies. Online grocery store providing the online ordering and curbside pickup. Working to set up a delivery service. https://hearty-eats.square.site/#frmPxA  Facebook page

Hillside Pizza

Take-out window and curbside pickup.  Please pay over the phone.  Deerfield: Wed-Sun, 11am-7pm.  Bernardston Thurs - Sun, 11 am - 7 pm. https://hillsidepizza.com/deerfield/

Historic Deerfield

Museums, library and community center closed until COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Planning to re-open September 4th. Explore their online collections. https://www.historic-deerfield.org/

Historical Society of Greenfield

No tours, visits, or research. Updates here. https://www.facebook.com/HSGreenfieldMA/

THE HIVE, Greenfield

Community events cancelled until further notice. They are making personal protective equipment. Facebook Page  https://www.hivemakerspace.org/

Hope & Olive, Greenfield

Open for take-out dinner/drinks Thursday - Saturday and Sunday Brunch - 413 774 3150. When you arrive, someone will be at the door to help you with your pickup- Clean Hands and No Contact.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Facebook

Institute for Wild Med

Conducting CPR and First Aid Courses and test-outs using a virtual platform. People who need to be certified or recertified can contact them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to set up a private or group virtual training program. All course prices are on a sliding scale. online shopping also. www.instituteforwildmed.com  Facebook page

The J. F. Allen Company, Shelburne

Open 8:00-5:00 M-F for Mercedes Parts, Service & Repairs. Please call before stopping by. The front door will be locked to control contact with others as we try to stay healthy while we are here. (413) 625-9256 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Karen Adams Accupuncture

Online consultations available. 413- 768-8333. Will deliver herbal remedies. https://karenadamsacupuncture.com/ . COVID-19 updates here.  Helpful video here.  https://www.facebook.com/karenadamsacupuncture/videos/2275909519378715

Koch’s automotive

Call for repairs and towing at this time. 413-773-9043

The LAVA Center, Greenfield

March events canceled. April events TBD.. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (413) 512-3063 for info. Visit https://www.facebook.com/theLAVAcenter/ for possible online events.

Lisa's Cleaning Service

Call regarding cleaning, packing, decorating, and organizing services in Franklin County.  413-834-8737, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or visit https://heathlisa50.wixsite.com/lisashousekeeping

LOOT found + made, Turners Falls

Temporarily closed. https://www.facebook.com/loottheshop

Lucy Fagella Pottery

Handmade pottery for the kitchen, and Lucia Urns, Cremation Urns for your loved one.  Website is open 24/7 - pottery shipped to your door. "Curbside" pick-up is also available. https://www.lucyfagella.com/ and https://www.luciaurns.com/

Lundgren Honda of Greenfield

Will meet you at your home or place of business for a test drive or arrange to pick-up and drop off your vehicle for service with a confirmed appointment. https://www.lundgrenhondaofgreenfield.com/

Mackin Construction

Open for heating oil delivery, as well as gravel,stone sand etc. pickup & deliveries. Payments accepted by phone, mail or through previously arranged credit. Oil office 413-773-3622, Gravel Pit office 413-774-1285

Magical Child, Greenfield

Open. For orders & delivery possibilities.  https://www.facebook.com/Magical-Child-98869062262/. Call for other services. 413-772-2186.

Magpie Woodfired Pizzeria, Greenfield

Offering take-out. Website here.  https://www.facebook.com/MagpieWoodfiredPizzeria

Main Street Bar and Grille, Greenfield

Indoor dining startingn June 24. Take-out and delivery also available. Website here.  Check Facebook page for updates.

Manny's Appliances

Call for status (413) 772-0113

The Market, Greenfield

Conway Street in Greenfield. We are a Beer/Wine shop. Open for business Monday-Saturday: 12-8. Closed Sunday. 413-772-6946

Martin's Farm Compost

Possibly open for soil ready to be loaded and or delivered to you. (413) 774-5631  https://martinsfarmcompost.com/

Memorial Hall Shelburne Falls

Met Opera will offer “Nightly Met Opera Streams,” a free series of Live in HD encore presentations streamed on the Met's website during its closure through March 31 due to coronavirus concerns. Each encore will begin at 7:30 pm and will remain available via the homepage of metopera.org for next 20 hours. https://shelburnefallsmemorialhall.org/

Mesa Verde, Greenfield

Offering food takeout and outdoor dining. 11:30 am - 8 pm Monday - Saturday. Also through DoorDash. Also selling Magpie pizza and Caesar salad build at home kits. https://mesaverdegreenfield.com/

Meineke Car Care

Open Monday-Friday. Drop off or they can pick up your car. 413-774-6056 closing Saturdays for a couple weeks.

Millstone Farm Market, Sunderland

Curbside pick-up.. Call ahead or order online. 413-665-0543 https://www.facebook.com/millstonefarmmarket

Montague WebWorks, Greenfield

Now offering e-commerce options. Open for business via phone and Zoom, or in-office by appointment -- 413-320-5336 -- https://MontagueWebWorks.com. Facebook page.

Mowry & Schmidt, Inc., General Contractor

Open and can be reached at 413-773-3176. http://www.mowryandschmidt.com

Namaste Indian Restaurant, Greenfield

Open for free delivery, curbside delivery, and take out. 413-325-8232. https://namastegreenfield.com/ https://www.facebook.com/namastegreenfield

New Fortune Chinese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Open for takeout and delivery Tuesday-Thursday: 11AM- 9PM, Friday and Saturday: 11AM-10PM, Sunday closed by 9PM. (413)772-0838 http://newfortunema.com/. Facebook page

Northeast Solar

Implementing special safety measures. Installation schedule will be pared back, but will continue to operate and will try to stay on schedule. Office will be working remotely but will continue customer service. http://northeast-solar.com/

North Village Smokehouse, Miller Falls

Take Out and patio service on Weekends only. https://www.northvillagesmokehouse.com/food. Facebook page.

People's Pint, Greenfield

Open for Take-out. Order on website - https://thepeoplespint.com/ Check facebook for updates. https://www.facebook.com/ThePeoplesPint/

People's United Bank

Branches closed. Online banking offered. Check here for other services offered. https://www.peoples.com/security-center/message-regarding-coronavirus

Pete's Seafood

Operating from 11am-7pm for take which will be available at the side window for pickup. Outdoor seating available. Closed Sunday and Monday. Feel free to call ahead on orders and pay with credit card over the phone to minimize surface touching. Orders can be ready within 10 minutes and for a specific time if needed. https://petesseafood.com/

Pierce Bros. Coffee Roasters, Greenfield

Taking orders for parking lot pickup, delivery. 413-774-2100. https://www.piercebroscoffee.com/. Facebook page. 

Pine Hill Orchard Farm Store, Colrain

Open daily from 9am-6pm. Offering select takeout options and sliced to order Boars Head meats and cheeses from 11am-2pm. Grab and go salads and wraps, bakery, and coffee available along with apples, cider, beer, wine and more! Closed 3/23-3/25 but will re-open 3/26 https://pinehillorchards.com/.  Facebook page

Piti Theater

Check for updates. https://ptco.org/. Facebook Page.

Planet Fitness

Closed

Polish National Credit Union

Branch lobbies closed until further notice. Only Drive-Up services will be available at the following locations found here: https://www.pncu.com/covid-19/. Facebook page.

Power Down Debt

Offering support to people and addressing their financial concerns during this difficult time. Offering free virtual meetings and phone consultations to meet with a financial expert about topics like “What to do about your 401k, 403b or other savings” “Steps you can take to make ends meet in a financial crisis” “How to create a budget that works?” “Organizing important documents” etc. https://www.hugyourstudentdebt.org/ and http://www.powerdowndebt.com/ .

PV Squared

In response to COVID-19, PV Squared Solar is taking concrete steps to ensure the safety of our employees, clients, and community. If you’re interested in exploring solar for your home or business, our Design & Sales team is working completely remotely at this time, and are available to answer your questions and provide virtual site visits. For more information, please visit pvsquared.coop.

Red Fire North, Montague

Offering Red Fire Farm vegetables and greens, natural groceries, bulk foods, local dairy and eggs, natural whole grain breads and baked goods, and pizza. Call in or email orders for parking lot pickup. Delivery may be available in the future. Check website to stay posted. www.redfirenorth.com. Tele - 413-367-3071. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Hours: Wed - Sun, 10-6. Facebook page.

Renaissance Builders

Estimates or work in occupied buildings suspended but continuing work outdoors and in unoccupied buildings. http://www.renbuild.net/. Facebook page. 

The Rendezvous, Turners Falls

Open for PICKUP and outdoor dining Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2-9pm, and DELIVERY on Fridays and Saturdays from 4-8pm. Also love streaming performances. 413-863-2866.  https://www.facebook.com/rendezvoustfma

Richardson's Candy Kitchen

Offering mail order and curbside pickup. 413-772-0443. http://www.richardsonscandy.com/candy/

Rise Above Bakery, Greenfield

Online ordering system with curbside pickup and each week. https://rise-above-bakery.square.site Check facebook for updates https://www.facebook.com/riseabove413 

Roundabout Books, Greenfield

Storefront is closed but offerring free shipping on all orders, curbside pickup,  shopping from inventory on website: www.roundaboutbookstore.com and shopping by phone: 10am - 5pm M, T, Th, F. Facebook page

Ryan & Casey Liquors, Greenfield

Open.  Also call ahead and they will grab your order for you. 413-772-6585. https://ryanandcaseyliquors.com/. Facebook page
Mon - Sat 8am - 11pm
Sun 10am - 9pm

Sandri Convenience Stores

Open

SCORE

SCORE has suspended Face to Face mentoring sessions. Mentors can meet online in one of the Zoom Rooms. https://westernmassachusetts.score.org/

Second Street Baking Co., Turners Falls

Closed until further notice. https://www.facebook.com/2ndstreetbakingco/

Sensible Sort Professional Organizer

Suspending in home sessions until further notice. Available for virtual organizing sessions and coaching. https://www.sensiblesort.com/blog-1

Shady Glen Restaurant, Turners Falls

Take Out, 8am-1pm, Call (413) 863-9636

Silverscreen Design

Showroom closed. Order online. www.silverscreendesign.com. Facebook page. 

Small Business Development Center

Face-to-face meetings have been paused for the time being, but they will continue to offer business advisory services via phone or video.  New client Request for Counseling form.  Existing clients email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   https://www.msbdc.org/wmass/

Stone Soup Café

Continues to serve a hot - made with lots of love and safety precautions too - meal every Saturday. The Café has moved to a pickup or delivery only service. Pickups are done from noon until 1:30pm on Saturdays in the Hope Street alley right next to the church building. Meals can be RSVP'd at http://bit.ly/need-meals . They are making extra meals for community members who cannot RSVP. Volunteer opportunities for delivery drivers and onsite workers. Great safety protocols in place for all. Facebook page

Subway Sandwich Shops

Open for take-out. North Greenfield - 413-774-5999 and Turners Falls 413-863-2363

Sweet Lucy's Bakeshop, Bernardston

Offering pick-up Tuesday - Saturday, 8am-3pm.  Facebook Page  ... Website 

Taylor's Tavern, Greenfield

Closed until further notice.  (413) 773-8313
https://www.facebook.com/Taylors-Tavern-and-Restaurant-455094494579047/

TD Bank

Greenfield location open MON-FRI: 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Lobby)* & 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Drive-thru) | SAT: 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (unless normally closed) | SUN: Closed
*The first hour of full-service store operations and Customer appointment bookings will be set aside for seniors and those most at risk for COVID 19, as outlined by the CDC.Open. Online banking offered. https://www.td.com/us/en/personal-banking/COVID-19/

Terrazza Ristorante

Open for outside dining, 7 days a week Lunch at 11am-3:30pm, Dinner 4pm-9pm. Full menu. Call 413-772-0970. Facebook page  Website https://terrazzagreenfield.com/

Thai Blue Ginger, Greenfield

Open for take-out and delivery. Free delivery within 5 miles. Order online https://bit.ly/2QkFewd. Also visit facebook page for updates https://www.facebook.com/ThaiBlueGingerGreenfield

TommyCar Auto Group

Limited hours for showroom. Service Department open.  https://www.volvocarspioneervalley.com/statement-addressing-covid-19.htm

Turners Falls Pizza House, Turners Falls

Take-Out and Delivery Orders call: (413) 863-8000. Closed Sun-Tues. See the menu at www.turnersfallspizza.com

Upinngill Farm, Gill

Open 8am-7pm, Fresh eggs, Salad Green mix, spinach, meals from Great Falls Harvest and the Gill Tavern. Bakery open. Quiche, tarts.,croissants, cookies.

Upper Bend Cafe

Open for Take-out  and family meal take-out.  order in advance and other details here. https://www.upperbend.com/ 

Vehicle Inspection Center, Greenfield

Open. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://vicinspections.business.site/

Whately Inn

Indoor outdoor dining, Wednesday thru Sunday. Dine in hours 4:00-8:00. Take out hours 4:00-7:00 order online Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Ordering starts at 3:00 p.m. and goes to 6:00 p.m. Please call 413-665-3044.https://whatelyinn.com/ Facebook page.

Wheeler & Taylor Insurance

Offering commercial insurance consultations and review through telephone and Zoom hangouts. Coverage can not be bound over the phone or e-mail, but if a client needs to do so, arrangements will be made. Services: Commercial Insurance, Business Insurance, Non-Profit and Municipal Insurance. Contact Patrick Davis, Account Executive, Phone:(413) 588-4582 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | http://wheelertaylor.com Facebook

The Wok, Greenfield

Open for food takeout https://www.facebook.com/The-Wok-Restaurant-297486028234/ and http://www.thewokrestaurant.com/

World Eye Bookshop, Greenfield

Pick-up and drop off. Call for other services. 413-772-2186. Facebook page

Wright Builders

Continuing remote administrative and planning functions. If you are currently with them on a Wright Builders’ project, your Project Manager will contact you as well. https://wright-builders.com/. Facebook page

wTe Recycling, Greenfield

wTe Recycling is open to industrial suppliers only, no private customers to be served until further notice. Open regular days/hours Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm. 413-772-2200

Yankee Candle Village

Closed.  Online shopping only https://www.yankeecandle.com/south-deerfield-village

YMCA of Franklin County

Offering online group excercise offerings.  https://your-y.org/ymca-coronavirus-updates/

Zoar

Stoefront open and scheduling rentals. 800-523-7483. Info here.  https://shop.zoaroutdoor.com/. Facebook page

To support small businesses in western Massachusetts during this unprecedented time, Common Capital and the Franklin County CDC are working together to provide assistance to businesses affected by COVID-19.  Please see more here.

Reopening Massachusetts

Commonwealth Places COVID-19 Response Round: Resurgent Places

Department of Industrial Accident’s Office of Safety's Workplace Safety Training & Education Grant Program

To promote safe and healthy conditions in the workplace by awarding funds to eligible applicants who submit responses designed to provide and improve safety education and training in Occupational Safety and Health to employers/employees within the Commonwealth covered by the Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Law (M.G.L. Chapter 152).

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

MA Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Acosta announced today that self-employed, gig workers, religious workers, people seeking part-time work, and others not eligible for regular unemployment assistance can now apply for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) in Massachusetts. The MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center website includes links to the PUA How To Apply web page as well as the Online PUA Application Form. https://www.masshirefhcareers.org/for-job-seekers/covid-19-procedures/

It is recommended to review the PUA - How To Apply page prior to filing an application so all the required information is readily available when applying. https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-pandemic-unemployment-assistance .  This page includes the guidebook, eligibility and documentation checklists, as well as a federal unemployment assistance flow chart. There is a link on this page to the online application form.

The DUA call center phone at 877-626-6800 is also available for phone PUA applications for those without access to internet or computer.

$5K Save the Small Business Fund

Grant for businesses that have have 3-20 employees and are in an economically distressed zip codes. Applications open Monday, April 20th.
Here is the link in English: https://savesmallbusiness.com/
And in Spanish: https://savesmallbusiness.com/spanish

National Restaurant Association Relief Fund

US Bartenders Guild (USBG) National Charity Foundation

Samuel Adams Beer and The Greg Hill Foundation as partners

NEW: MA Small Biz COVID Response Coalition - Business Impact Survey

As the virus continues to unfold and with the passing of the CARES Act and federal stimulus package solidified for small business recovery, we want to know if our businesses have access to the information they need; if these new resources are effectively getting to our business community; and if they are adequately meeting your needs. Please take 5 minutes to help us better understand the needs as you are experiencing them and ideas for coordinated solution making that could be helpful. Also, please feel free to share this survey with others in your network as we gather as much information as possible.
*The Small Business Coalition is a working group of state, regional, and local organizations and leaders collaborating to support the business ecosystem across Massachusetts.
Spanish Link: survey link
English survey link

Impact of COVID-19: Pioneer Valley Business and Organization Survey Results

A report of findings from the Impact of COVID-19: Pioneer Valley Business and Organization Survey has been completed. We received 284 responses from Pioneer Valley based businesses and organizations. The report provides data at the 3-county aggregate level as well as broken out by county in the appendix. The report is posted at https://frcog.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Impact-of-COVID-Survey-Report-04.03.20-final.pdf.

Paycheck Protection Program

Designed to help small businesses keep their workforce employed. The new loan program will be available retroactive from Feb. 15, 2020, so employers can rehire their recently laid-off employees through June 30, 2020.

CISA Emergency Farm Fund now open

Loans available for farms affected by COVID-19. CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture), in collaboration with the FCCDC (Franklin County Community Development Corporation) and the PVGrows Investment Fund, announced today that its revolving Emergency Farm Fund is reopening on April 1st to aid Pioneer Valley farms that have been affected by COVID-19. Read more

Resources for Farmers 

Business Webinars

Unemployment Help from Franklin Hampshire Career Center

Teri Anderson, FHCC Director, wants you to know that the Career Center is helping people to file an unemployment claim if they are unable to use the State’s online system. FHCC knows that many people in our region don’t have access to a computer or the internet. FHCC is able to help them over the phone. The State’s virtual call center is not quite operational yet.
IMPORTANT LINKS: 
https://www.masshirefhcareers.org/for-job-seekers/covid-19-procedures/
https://www.masshirefhcareers.org/employers/covid-19-procedures/

 Eversource

Eversource is taking measures to alleviate any financial concerns its customers may face: Suspending customer disconnections for nonpayment, assisting customers with financial programs, such as setting up a payment plan, reminding customers to download the mobile app which allows customers to check their account, pay their bill and much more at their convenience

Main Street Initiative Offering $2,000 Zero Interest Cash Infusion to Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

MainVest Inc. announces phase one of the Main Street Initiative. Starting March 17th, they are offering a $2,000 zero-interest cash infusion to small businesses affected by coronavirus closures, in conjunction with fundraising campaigns to help businesses receive investment from their supporting communities. Learn more at mainvest.com/blog/MSI.

Greenfield Co-operative Bank Announces New Payment Option for Customers as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) issues people are facing.

Michael E. Tucker, President & CEO of Greenfield Co-operative Bank and its Northampton Cooperative Bank division, was pleased to announce that our community bank board has approved a program to provide a “Payment Holiday” for existing GCB customers who have a portfolio loan at GCB to defer making their monthly payments coming up in April and May for up to 60 days. For eligible customers who wish to “Opt In”, there will be a simple form to complete. The payments usually due for April and May would simply be added to the back end of the loan term. Customers would then not have to make those payments until the end of the original term. The term would be extended 2 months to allow those payments to be made at the end of the original term.  Click here for the Payment Holiday Agreement Form

COVID-19 Fast Track Loan Program

To support small businesses in western Massachusetts during this unprecedented time, Common Capital and the Franklin County CDC are working together to provide assistance to businesses affected by COVID-19. 

Mass.gov resources

The Baker-Polito Administration has posted a list of resources and guidance for businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Massachusetts WorkShare Program

One of the state's primary tools to help small businesses avoid layoffs during a downturn. Offers an alternative to layoffs. Employees work reduced hours while collecting unemployment benefits to supplement their lower wages. Please feel free to share information about this resource with other employers. More information can be found here. " 

Small Business Association Coronavirus (COVID-19): Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

The SBA will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. 

COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley

The Community Foundation of Western MA has started a fund to help with urgent and longer-term needs.

Grassroots Fund’s rapid response Seed grant program.

Available to grassroots groups. Up to $1,000. Grant applications must respond to a challenge or need in communities as a result of the COVID19 outbreak.

Opioid Task Force

Emergency resources for individuals and families struggling with opioid and substance use disorders and for the organizations that serve them.

CISA's COVID-19 Resources

Resource List for Food Businesses in Massachusetts 

Senator Jo Comerford's Resource Page

COVID-19 Resources for Artists

COVID-19 Resources for Franklin County Municipalities  

Commonwealth of Massachusetts COVID-19 Page  

Center for Disease Control

COVID-19 FAQ

Updated Massachusetts COVID-19 Legislation

Franklin Regional Council of Government’s resource page 

U. S. Travel Association Efforts

Cares Act Overview/USTA
Emergency stabilization fund 
Economic recovery loans
Business interruption loans
Express loans
Debt relief
Tax relief
Airport grants

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to keeping our local dollars local and to support that mission, we are proud to announce the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Gift Card program.

Read more: Franklin County Gift Card is here!

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to keeping our local dollars local and to support that mission we are proud to announce the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Gift Card program.

Read more: October: A Word From Our Director

At our June 28th Annual Election and Legislative Breakfast, we were delighted to welcome Senator Jo Comerford, Representative Paul Mark, Representation Susannah Whipps, Representative Natalie Blais and Jon Gould of Senator Adam Hind's office. Our delegation is a strong voice for Franklin County at the State House and we are grateful for their hardwork on rural issues including education, transportation, health care and workforce development. 

Read more: July: A Word From Our Director

By Diana Szynal

June is a big month here at the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. On June 21st we will be holding our annual Legislative Breakfast and will welcome all members of the Franklin County delegation to address our membership. The breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. at Eaglebrook School in Deerfield. We look forward to hearing from our representatives and senators about their legislative priorities, specifically those that affect our local economy and regional tourism.

Read more: June: A Word From Our Director