Please refer to the following resources in the coming days and weeks:
• For updated information and guidance from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, visit www.phila.gov/COVID-19. There is a section specifically dedicated to businesses and nonprofits.
• Require sick staff to stay home. Learn more about Philadelphia’s sick leave policies here.
• Be vigilant in your washing hands and not touching your face.
• Refer to the CDC’s website for additional information.
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As we know, we are in critical times for many businesses throughout the Greater Philadelphia region and the Island of Ireland. Members and friends based in the Philadelphia area can do a small part to support fellow members and Irish restaurants/bars/pubs by purchasing gift cards and take out, while still practicing safe social distancing.
• While The Plough & The Stars, a member company since the early days of the Irish Chamber, is closed temporarily, gift cards are available on their website at https://www.toasttab.com/the-plough-the-stars/giftcards or by calling 215-733-0300 and leaving a message. Take-out is also available, for more details, please click HERE.
• Con Murphy’s, the venue for our 2021 St. Patrick’s Day Parade breakfast, is now available for take-out on Grub Hub.
• The Hearth in Havertown will offer take-out and safe delivery (in Havertown only) on St Patrick’s Day from their Irish menu. Orders must be placed by phone only.
• Purchase gift cards for Tir na nÓg Philadelphia. Click HERE for more details.
• Purchase gift cards for The Black Sheep.
• Purchase gift cards for Fado Irish Pub.
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Click HERE to check availability in Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores around the state.
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The Irish Chamber team will remain fully available and continue to work with our members as well as key stakeholders and community partners virtually during this period. Please feel free to reach out to Alanna Barry McCloskey at abarry@iabcn.org or by calling/texting 215.772.3101.
All in person events have been cancelled through the end of March. The Irish Chamber will adhere to Government guidance and the latest public health advice in relation to planning beyond the end of March. Events planned for May are currently being planned as normal, however we will update members as appropriate.
We look forward to a return to normal business and in the interim, we will be utilizing technology to engage with our members and community partners. Please take advantage of our Linked In company page and members only are welcome to post in our group page. We also encourage members to utilize the IABCN LinkedIn Group to connect virtually and hope that you’re taking this time to make connections through that group, telephonic meetings, and Skype meetings.
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