MEMBER RESOURCES
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Latest Updates:
Napa County – Red “Substantial” Tier
California has a blueprint for reducing COVID-19 in the state with revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities. Every county in California is assigned to a tier based on its test positivity and adjusted case rate for tier assignment. Additionally, a health equity metric took effect on October 6, 2020. In order to advance to the next less restrictive tier, each county will need to meet an equity metric or demonstrate targeted investments to eliminate disparities in levels of COVID-19 transmission, depending on its size. The California Health Equity Metric is designed to help guide counties in their continuing efforts to reduce COVID-19 cases in all communities and requires more intensive efforts to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among Californians who have been disproportionately impacted by this pandemic.
Updates as of 03/02/2021:
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The California Blueprint Data Chart (Excel) has been updated to show county tier status and date of tier assignment.
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The state median testing rate will be updated with each weekly Blueprint tier assignment.
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CDPH has posted an updated School Re-Opening Framework (PDF).
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CDPH has posted a COVID-19 Health Equity Playbook for Communities.
Additional information about the Blueprint:
As a reminder, protocols of the Red Tier include:
- Hotels may open to non-essential guests, with protocols
- Restaurants may resume indoor dining at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is less
- Wineries in unincorporated Napa County may resume outdoor tastings (no indoor tastings yet)
- Retail – Open indoors at 50% capacity
- Bars, breweries & distilleries not serving food – remain closed
- Gyms & Fitness Centers – may resume indoor activities at 10% capacity or outdoors with modifications
- Offices – Remote work
- Gatherings – Outdoors Only, Max 3 households
- Critical Infrastructure
- Outdoor Playgrounds & Outdoor Recreational Facilities Open with Modifications
- Hair Salons & Barbershops – Open Indoors with Modifications
- Shopping Malls – Open indoors at 50% capacity
- Personal Care Services – Open indoors with modifications
- Museums may resume indoor activities at 25%
- Places of Worship may resume indoor activities at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is less
- Movie Theaters – Outdoor Only with modifications
Click here for a helpful Chart of what is allowed in the Red Tier. County Tier status will be evaluated on a weekly basis on Tuesdays.
All Non-Essential Travel is Restricted Statewide.
See the Napa County Business FAQs HERE
FAQs: answers are copy and pasted directly from the Governor’s website, covid19.ca.gov.
Find all Industry Guidance HERE
Updated Wednesday, March 3, 2021 @ 3:42 p.m.
KEY RESOURCES
The Yountville Chamber of Commerce is making it a priority to continue educating ourselves with facts and authoritative resources. We are making daily evaluations of the current and potential effects of COVID-19 within our community and local economy. We are in close and frequent communications with local government, regional government, our biggest industry partners, and our small business community. Scroll down for a complete list of resources.
RETHINK – REOPEN – REBOUND
State of California – Resources and Guidelines
- Blueprint for a Safer Economy
- Guidance for Temporary Structures
- Employer Playbook for COVID-19
- Face Coverings Order – REQUIRED
- Hotel, Lodging & Rentals Guidelines
- Restaurant, Bar Guidelines
- Tasting Room and & Winery Guidelines
- Retail Checklist
- Dine-in Restaurant Checklist
- Dine-in Restaurant Guidance
- Hotel Checklist
- Office Workspace Checklist
- Guidelines for Hair Salons & Barbers
Napa County – Resources and Guidelines
- Napa County COVID-19 Complaint Form
- Guidance for Employers for Outbreak
- Urgency Enforcement Ordinance
- Required COVID-19 Closures certain sectors only
- Face Covering Requirements – REQUIRED
- Social Distancing Protocol – Appendix A: REQUIRED
- Indoor Fitness Facilities Guidance
- Expanded Personal Services (Nail Salons) Guidelines
- Hot Air Balloon Guidelines
- Reopening Guidelines for the Restaurant (dine-in) Sector
- Reopening Guidelines for the Retail Sector
- Reopening Guidelines for the Professional Services Sector
- Food Safety Recommendations: English & Spanish
- Agricultural and Wine Industry English & Spanish
- Public Pool & Spa Use
- Napa County’s Road Map to Recovery
- Business FAQs English & Spanish
- Restaurant – County & State Guidelines Reference Sheet
- Retail – County & State Guidelines Reference Sheet
- COVID-19 Winery Operations – Food Service Clarification
- Stage 2 Business Operations FAQs
Town of Yountville
The Town of Yountville has created a new program to help businesses reopen. Click on the link for full details.
- Restaurant/Retailers/Tasting Room Transitional Support Program – moving tables or retail items outside to meet social distancing guidelines
- Town of Yountville Offices Open by Appointment Only, Staff Still at Work
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Resources
The COVID-19 crisis has had profound impact on business. As you adjust your working model to these challenging times, we’re here to help navigate getting your business back on track. Here are a few resources you can lean on to help you operate safely for your employees and your guests.
- National Chamber Program with Office Depot – Reach out to Elizabeth Hecock to get your Purchasing Account Number, it is included in your membership
- Napa Printing & Graphics has all your design and printing needs and storage for disposable menus, collateral, and other marketing materials


Countywide – Distancing & Safety Signage
When the time is right, it is critical to show our community and our guests that we are taking all the precautions to be safe. In a collaborative effort, we are encouraging all businesses in Napa Valley to purchase the signs below.
Here’s why:
- Unified signage will be easily recognizable throughout the county to residents and visitors alike
- These signs are more aesthetically pleasing than generic signs available online
- We are encouraging businesses to buy from a local printer
CLICK HERE to download the artwork and for instructions on how to order. It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
Additional resources for you to use to address the reopening of your business.
- Rethinking How You Do Business to Reopen and Rebound
- Marketing Messaging: Key phrases, hashtags, & email templates
- Overarching Marketing Plan from Visit Napa Valley, Yountville Chamber of Commerce, and your businesses role in the Marketing Funnel
- Black Sheep Restaurant Group COVID-19 Playbook
- Wynn Resorts Health & Safety Plan
- Oyster Sunday Reopening Critical Path
- National Chamber Discount at Office Depot
- California Restaurant Association – Reopening Procedure Recommendations
- Disinfecting Wipe Dispenser w/Side Waste Opening in Designer Colors
TRAVEL TRADE & HOSPITALITY MARKETING RESOURCES
We encourage you to refer to our tourism industry partners:
Disaster Relief Funding – For Businesses
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act – Video for Navigating the CARES Act
Struggling to get started? The following questions might help point you in the right direction. Do you need:
- Capital to cover the cost of retaining employees? Then the Paycheck Protection Program might be right for you.
- A quick infusion of a smaller amount of cash to cover you right now? You might want to look into an Emergency Economic Injury Grant.
- To ease your fears about keeping up with payments on your current or potential SBA loan? The Small Business Debt Relief Program could help.
- Just some quality, free counseling to help you navigate this uncertain economic time? These resource partners might be your best bet.
Here is an easy to read infographic on the loans themselves.
Click here for detailed information on the CARES Act and additional financial resources during COVID-19.
Norcal SBDC Webinars on how to apply for financial relief.
BUSINESS COVID-19 RESOURCES
Check out these links to find resources for Economic Injury through the Small Business Association, the U.S. Chamber, and CalChamber.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
- SBA Guidance for Businesses & Employers for COVID-19
- Easy to read Summary of SBA Loans and related relief under the CARES Act
- SBDC COVID-19 Survival Guide
- SBA Disaster Loan Assistance & Online Disaster Loan application
- SBA Fact Sheet – Economic Injury Disaster Loans
- Corporate Aid Tracker
- Resources for companies facing working capital and international payment issues (US Exim Bank)
- Government Response Whitepaper
HR RESOURCES
YOUNTVILLE CHAMBER EVENTS & EFFORTS
Yountville Chamber COVID-19 Action Plan
We are committed to be the #1 Resource for the Business Community during COVID-19. Click here to see our full Action Plan.
Yountville Chamber Hosted Events
Yountville Chamber of Commerce has switched to a virtual format for committee meetings and professional development seminars.
Welcome Center
The Yountville Welcome Center is currently closed and all volunteer staffing and activities have been paused.
Yountville Chamber of Commerce
The Yountville Chamber of Commerce operations will continue with full-time staff and are available by email at info@yountville.com or phone (707) 944-0904.
Yountville Chamber Marketing
Marketing has paused all paid advertising, and overtly promotional and event-based messaging on social, email and earned media. We are implementing a strategy offering a moment of respite — from the news, childcare, home quarantine, and social distancing. Simultaneously, we are working on a local drive-market plan so we are ready to launch as soon as appropriate.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FROM VISIT NAPA VALLEY
Suggested Talking Points for Guests and Employees
It is important to manage expectations and be transparent about the modified guest experience, while continuing to provide warm hospitality.
- Napa Valley’s tourism businesses are proud to be responsibly reopening, adhering to and exceeding industry best practices for safety, cleanliness and hygiene to protect visitors, employees and community members.
- Napa Valley’s rural, agricultural setting and spacious landscapes naturally allow for a socially distanced experience while still enjoying all that Napa Valley has to offer.
- The California Department of Health published additional industry sector guidelines, allowing Napa County to open hotels, wineries, and tasting rooms, in addition to restaurants and retail shops.
- Not all businesses are open. Make and/or confirm reservations directly, as individual businesses will open on their own timeline.
- All orders are subject to public health conditions and may be revised at any time.
- Social distancing, indoor mask use, limited occupancies, advanced reservations, and other health protocols are required by the Napa County Public Health Officer.
- Napa Valley is committed to the highest safety standards by going above and beyond mandated requirements in order to protect the health and welfare of employees, guests, and our community while providing world-class hospitality.
- *When asked, be prepared to provide examples of newly established health & safety standards to protect the health & safety of both guests and employees. For example:
- Sanitizer stations are located in all public spaces; and guest areas are fully sanitized with UV light sterilizers prior to each guest arrival and after each guest departure.
- All guest contact points – including restrooms; countertops; chairs; tables; and door handles are sanitized on an on-going basis using CDS/OSHA approved cleaning supplies.
- Employees will receive temperature checks before each shift and wear face coverings/protection at all times.
- All guest seating will be outdoors and include appropriate social distancing practices.
- *When asked, be prepared to provide examples of newly established health & safety standards to protect the health & safety of both guests and employees. For example:
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YOUNTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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6484 Washington St., Suite F
Yountville, CA 94599
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(707) 944-0904