The Napa Chamber of Commerce understands our business community, and realizes there are many questions surrounding government-issued timelines, strategies and processes for reopening of our economy, especially as new information emerges almost daily. Engaging, connecting and collaborating has never been more imperative for our business community.

The NCC-led Business Advisory Group is collaborating with Napa County Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Relucio, County Supervisors, City Of Napa elected officials, Visit Napa Valley, Napa Valley vintners, and all the local chambers.  We are collaborating with a focus on public safety, and the confidence and trust that by doing so our business community can thoughtfully and methodically begin to reopen in a way that will reduce the risk of the spread of COVID 19. All recommendations will be in conjunction with Dr. Relucio, and include public health guidance at every stage.

This is a county-wide initiative. As a matter of fact the American Canyon, Calistoga, Napa, St. Helena and Yountville Chambers of Commerce, in collaboration with the NCC Countywide Business Advisory Group, have also formed a coalition to coalesce and convey the needs of businesses and their workforce to local government as we all work on safely reopening. CBAG will also work with all industry groups like Visit Napa Valley and Napa Valley Vintners to coalesce and convey the needs of all business sectors and their workforce, to local government and the community.

It was recognized by all that resuming normal operations swiftly is very tempting  However, it’s imperative that everyone take individual responsibility for the broader effort, and we need to be as unified and cohesive as possible in our actions — it’s for the greater good of our entire Napa Valley Community. Otherwise, the unfortunate consequences could mean extended or renewed closures and set us back rather than helping us move forward.

We want to make sure that the business community has a role in shaping what comes next. Local government is rightfully focused on COVID-19 public health and related governmental impacts and issues. Therefore, it is imperative that a cohesive and comprehensive plan is developed to address how local businesses and sectors begin to reopen and recover. Again, the ultimate goal is to insure and maintain our health and safety – and to get our workforce back to work as quickly as feasible and as safely as possible.”