Let’s work together
to keep our
workplaces healthy.
“We have stood with the business community throughout this pandemic and seen the devastation it’s had on companies and our economy as a whole,” Patrick Chapin, President and CEO of Business High Point, said. “To mitigate ongoing impact, we’re providing business owners all the resources and information they need to keep their workplaces, and our community healthy.”Patrick Chapin, CEO of Business High Point – Chamber of Commerce
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in North Carolina due to the Delta variant, protecting your employees, and our community, is critical. You can help prevent the spread of the virus and keep High Point happy and healthy by taking the Our Shot Safety Pledge.
The OUR SHOT Safety Pledge is a promise
to take one or more of
these actions:
ATTEND THE WEBINAR “COVID-19 Safety for Your Company – What Businesses Need to Know Now”
Tue., Sept. 21st at 10am
We’ll loop you in on the latest vaccine legislation, research and opportunities for your employees. Featuring:
Dr. Iulia Vann, Public Health Director, Guilford County
Spread the word. Stop the spread. Help your employees understand the facts about the COVID-19 vaccination so they can make educated decisions about their health.
Get on-site COVID vaccines for your employees, whether you have two or two hundred. Just sign up today and the vaccination station will drive up to your workplace–it’s that simple.
OFFER PAID COVID-19 LEAVE — AND GET TAX CREDITS BACK
The risk of losing income can make or break an employee’s decision to get vaccinated. Paid leave gives your employees the security they need to get protected, and your business can receive immediate tax credits through the American Rescue Plan.
Are all your employees already educated and/or vaccinated?
Take the pledge to show your support and encourage the people of High Point to protect themselves, and each other
I’m
taking the OUR
SHOT Safety Pledge!
I promise to (check off all that apply):
After taking the pledge you will receive all relevant communication materials, as well as an It’s Our Shot, High Point! poster to display at your workplace and an Our Shot Safety Pledge badge.
These High Point businesses have already taken the OUR SHOT pledge
The High Point Community Foundation
Vann York Auto
YMCA of High Point
Coleman Care Services
Novant Health Thomasville Med Ctr.
Coleman Cares
Visit High Point
Kilpatrick Townsend
Operation Excel
Segra
New York Life
Wake Forest Baptist
Thomas Built Buses
Threshold PerformanceGroup
Rowland Wood.
Davis-Martin-Powell
Dekalash
Financial Paths
Foundation for a Healthy High Point
High Point Community Foundation
City of High Point
Mobility Plus
High Point Yoga School
Marketplace Management
The Aubor Group
The Carroll Adams Group
Centric Brands
Bethany Medical Center
High Point Central High School
Bank of Oak Ridge
Bartson Fabrics
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Piedmont
Barbour Spangle
Hayden Harman Foundation
Stock & Grain Assembly
Magnussen Furniture
Harriss & Covington Hosiery Mills, Inc.
Fast Signs
Ilderton Dodge
Martin Inc.
EJ Victor
Impex Auto Sales
Plain and Fancy Caterers
US Enhanced
Culp, Inc.
OL Johnson Construction
Visit High Point
Davis Furn.
Sunrise Books
Price Commercial
Employers pave the way to safety.
According to the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer, 76% of respondents listed "my employer" as their most trusted source of information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Business High Point-Chamber of Commerce launching this campaign?
Business High Point-Chamber of Commerce is launching this campaign so High Point businesses and employees will have access to all key materials and public resources available to stay informed, safe and healthy. We have seen the dramatic effect COVID-19 has already had on our business community, and hope to minimize the ongoing impact as the pandemic continues.
Is this a community-wide initiative?
Yes. High Point is a large, diverse community with a strong workforce. Several community partners, including the High Point Community Foundation, the Foundation for a Healthy High Point and the Guilford County Public Health Department support this initiative by providing resources and services to those who take the OUR SHOT Safety Pledge. Our goal is to make all their resources available to businesses in all areas of High Point.
Does Business High Point-Chamber of Commerce offer any specific recommendations related to COVID-19?
We recommend that employers stay up to date on the latest scientific, legal and policy information. By gathering and sharing resources from trusted, non-partisan sources such as Guilford County Public Health Department and the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, we hope to help all High Point business owners make smart decisions for themselves, their employees and our community.
Can employers mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees?
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) allows employers to mandate vaccination for employees with rare exemptions including employees with certain disabilities or religious conflicts.
Rather than mandating vaccinations, employers can implement a vaccine encouragement policy. An encouragement policy frees an employer from the obligation to perform disability and religious accommodation investigations unless incentives are offered to vaccinated employees.
Find more detailed COVID-19 guidance from the EEOC here.
Safety Pledge is a promise
ATTEND THE WEBINAR “COVID-19 Safety for Your Company – What Businesses Need to Know Now”Tue., Sept. 21st at 10am
EDUCATE YOUR EMPLOYEES
HOST A MOBILE VACCINATION STATION
OFFER PAID COVID-19 LEAVE — AND GET TAX CREDITS BACK
DONATE A PRIZE OR INCENTIVE
