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COVID-19 Daily Update 3.30

Monday, Mar 30th

We are entering week 3 of our new unknown with the Corona Virus.  We have more vitual events this week as we continue to provide access to opportunity and growth.

Virtual Events

In today’s Virtual HR Coffee Chat with HR Elements,  Keith Carlson, Shareholder/Director of M&A Advisory Services with VonLehman discussed two disaster loan programs, the COVID-19 SBA Disaster Loans and the COVID -19 SBA Loan Forgiveness Program.  Additional information can be found at www.vlcpa.com.

Please join us tomorrow at 11:00 am for CBC Coffee and Conversation, an opportunity to connect, share resources and offer support.

On Wednesday at 10:00 am, we will partner with HR Elements again to discuss remote access with C-Forward.

Sign up for virtual events here.

City of Covington providing relief for businesses

Mayor Joe Meyer has signed several executives orders to help local businesses during this crisis, including The Emergency Disaster and Rent & Mortgage Business Assistance Program here.

In addition, construction/renovation permit fees are temporarily waived and the business tax deadline is pushed back 90 days.  Stay updated on all news at https://www.covingtonky.gov/news

Update from the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Governor Andy Beshear pressed Kentuckians on Sunday to remain vigilant about social distancing amid reports of crowding. “We’re at crunch time. The next two to three weeks are pivotal,” said Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Department for Public Health.

For the latest information on the novel COVID-19 in Kentucky, please visit kycovid19.ky.gov

Watch daily news conferences from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine at 2:00 pm and from Kentucky Governor Breshear at 5:00 pm.

Census 2020

The census data impacts funding for education programs, public transportation, medicare and medicaid, libraries, community centers, parks and more. It’s quick, easy and only takes about 10 minutes. Log on to the census website at https://my2020census.gov/ and complete your census today!

Thank You!

Finally, I want to thank CBC members Wurz Financial, Hotel Covington, and Strange Stock Art Conservation for providing PPE supplies to the Fund for Covington and local health providers. Let us know how you’ve helped!