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Jun 04
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Join us as we help Fayette County ‘Focus Forward’

By COVID-19 Local Updates, News
During troubling times, Fayette County comes together. We support, encourage, and believe in each other. Today is no different.
Many of our small businesses have been left behind during this pandemic as they did not meet the criteria for various federal grants and loans. Through the generosity of Tony’s Welding and Fabrication and Quali-Tee Designs, we have begun a small business grant fund. These grants are available to any Fayette County Chamber member with 10 or fewer employees.
To further fund the grant, we are offering for sale, several different t-shirts, travel mugs, and even a reusable shopping tote! These items are available for purchase by following THIS LINK. 100% of proceeds will be split evenly amongst the participating members.
To participate and receive grant dollars, we ask the following:
  • You are a member in good standing prior to June 3, 2020
  • Your payroll does not exceed ten individuals
  • Your business was adversely affected by the Stay at Home Order
  • You share our webstore link on your business Facebook page.
Your participation and promotion of this event is vital to its success! Please call the chamber office to convey your wish to participate.It is really that easy!
Our store closes on June 21st. Make sure to order your items before time is up! While you will receive a quality item to enjoy yourself or give as a gift, you will also be lending a hand to our small business members. Let’s show them how much we appreciate what they bring to our community!
If you have any questions or if, as a small business owner, you would like to receive a grant, please give the office a call at 740.335.0761.
Thank you for joining us as we focus on moving Fayette County forward!
Julie Bolender
Jun 02
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06.02.2020 Update

By COVID-19 Local Updates
06.02.2020
Good afternoon.
What I know will be welcomed news for many ‘teaching parents’ throughout the state, Governor DeWine announced today that children will return to school this fall. He noted that school start dates are up to individual school districts. The state is continuing to work on determining guidelines and those will be shared when available.
The governor also announced that all guidelines restricting non-essential medical procedures and surgeries have been lifted. Healthcare agencies are expected to continue keeping adequate stock of personal protective equipment and medicine and telehealth should continued to be used whenever possible.
Information has been brought to our attention regarding a planned protest in the City of Washington Court House. The following is a statement from City Manager, Joe Denen to the businesses in our community:
Jun 01
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06.01.2020 Update

By COVID-19 Local Updates
06.01.2020
Good afternoon.
Over the weekend, Dr. Acton signed into action three new/revised orders. I am providing a link to the two orders that are pertinent to Fayette County.
The following link addresses additional openings, clarifies what industries are still shuttered, and reiterates the limit of no more than 10 people per non-family gathering.
Today begins the new enrollment period for the Tech Cred program. Lt. Governor Husted announced last week the program is expanding to include individuals who are not currently employed but could become employable by upskilling in a trade. Additional information can be found by following this link.
Right now, more than ever, the need for blood is great. Fayette County Memorial Hospital is hosting a blood drive on June 11, 2020. All details are listed at the bottom of this email.
Wishing you all an enjoyable and safe Monday evening,
Julie
May 29
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05.28.2020 Update

By COVID-19 Local Updates
05.28.2020
Good afternoon.
Lt. Governor Husted announced today the Tech Cred Program would be expanding to include individuals who are not currently employed but could become employable by upskilling in a trade. The next enrollment period for TechCred begins June 1, 2020, and additional information can be found by following this link.
Today, the governor released a statement regarding county and independent fairs. The guidelines, which will be posted on the state’s website later, focus on social distancing, limiting crowds, animal care and welfare and ensuring everyone’s health.
Because each county fair is different, decisions about county and independent fairs will be left to local boards, the governor said.
Yesterday, the Fayette County Fairboard announced its decision to move forward with the Junior Fair. Stay tuned for further details! As details are released, I will forward those along.
Friends and family of individuals residing in an intermediate care facility (assisted living/developmental disability home) may begin outdoor visitations on June 8, 2020. Symptom checks and appointments for visits will be required, and any additional safeguards the facility wishes to request. Again, please check back later for guidance that will be posted on the coronavirus website. The link is shared at the bottom of this email.
In BWC news, many of you have received your 50 free face masks. If you have extra you wish to share, please contact me and I will put you in touch with a business that will gladly take them off your hands! Additionally, the BWC is deferring all June, July, and August premium payments.
While many of our businesses are beginning to reopen gradually, several are still operating from an online platform. Our friends at the Small Business Development Center are hosting a ‘Tips & Tricks for Online Marketing – REOPENING EDITION’ webinar tomorrow. The cost is free for our members, but reservations must be made by emailing Melissa Carter. This is a great opportunity to get your business primed and ready for the great things that surely will come!
Wishing you all a great Thursday evening!
Julie
May 27
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05.26.2020 Update

By COVID-19 Local Updates
05.26.2020
Good afternoon. As guidance, orders, and recommendations change, I have tried to always attach the most up to date information. Those links have been available at the bottom of each daily newsletter. Recently, several sectors have received sweeping changes to their mandates shortly after their initial publication. I will not be attaching each specific link today but recommend visiting the coronavirus web page for the most up to date information should you have questions regarding any of the mandates. Once on the page, you can search for sector-specific guidelines, public health orders, and responsible protocols, to name a few.
As many of our businesses begin to gradually reopen, several are still operating from an online platform. Our friends at the Small Business Development Center are hosting a ‘Tips & Tricks for Online Marketing – REOPENING EDITION’ webinar this Friday, May 29, 2020. The cost is free for our members but reservations must be made by emailing Melissa Carter. This is a great opportunity to get your business primed and ready for the great things that surely will come!
Wishing you all a great evening!
Julie
May 22
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05.21.2020 Update

By COVID-19 Local Updates
05.21.2020
Good afternoon! Today, we have several updates and additional sector openings.
Governor DeWine announced the cancellation of the Ohio State Fair. I am not positive, but I believe this is the first year in my life I will not be attending in some sort of exhibitor capacity. Whether it was my own project or that of my daughter, the state fair was a family affair.
Skills training for all sports can begin May 26, 2020, provided safe protocols are followed. This announcement will require a change in the Order to allow for the use of school facilities. Published guidance can be VIEWED HERE.
Guidance for general non-contact sports to include bowling, putt-putt, etc. can be VIEWED HERE.
Provided they can abide by the same restrictions as restaurants, catering and banquet facilities are permitted to reopen June 1, 2020. These restrictions include but are not limited to maintaining 6′ distance, the seating of groups by family, no buffet, no congregating, etc. As soon as the complete guidance is published, I will forward a copy to all.
On Tuesday, Governor DeWine announced the Director of Health would be writing a new Order that would rescind and maintain portions of the Stay Safe Ohio order. This new Order can be read in its entirety HERE. The breakdown of those revisions are as follows:
Section 3 – Stay at home or place of residence. This order is rescinded effective May 20, 2020.
Section 5 – Prohibited and permitted travel. This section has been amended to now read that persons who have tested positive, are presumptively diagnosed or are exhibiting symptoms shall not enter the State unless under medical orders or are a permanent resident of the State.
Section 15 – Travel. This section, in its entirety, is rescinded.
Indoor dining gets the green light today! Please support our member businesses, their staff, and our community in the coming days. I know they’ve worked extremely hard to get their restaurants up to code and look forward to serving you and yours!
Have a great evening,
Julie
May 19
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05.19.2020 Update

By COVID-19 Local Updates No Comments
05.19.2020
This afternoon, the governor announced the state is moving from state-mandated orders to strong recommendations. The new recommendations, entitled “Urgent Health Advisory-Ohioans Protecting Ohioans” states we must continue to do our part to keep Ohio healthy. Many of the current orders for social distancing, a limited number of people (less than 10) at any gathering, and proper sanitation remain in the new health advisory. Once this advisory is available in print format, I will forward it for your review.
Travel bans have been lifted for the state of Ohio.
This week, the BWC will begin delivering over 2 million face covers to Ohio employers. Employers covered by the BWC (public and private) will receive a packet of 50 masks in the coming days. If you receive more masks than you need, please forward those to an employer who can use them. The purchase of the masks by BWC will not affect your premium.
In these uncertain times, saving money is of the utmost importance. To that end, the chamber is proud to provide another member-benefit and option for energy savings. To date, several of our members have taken advantage of this program and are experiencing significant savings. Click the link below to register for the informational meeting!
Have a great evening,
Julie
May 19
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05.18.2020 Update

By COVID-19 Local Updates No Comments

05.18.2020

In these uncertain times, saving money is of the utmost importance. To that end, the chamber is proud to provide another member-benefit and option for energy savings. To date, several of our members have taken advantage of this program and are experiencing large savings.

Future opening dates
May 21, 2020 Campgrounds
May 21, 2020 Indoor Dining
May 22, 2020 Horse Racing (without spectators) resumes (No racino or casino openings at this time)
May 26, 2020 Gyms, fitness centers, dance studios and pools. This does NOT include waterparks and amusement parks. Only public pools regulated by a local health department are permitted to open.
May 26, 2020 The BMV will open across the state
May 26, 2020 Baseball and Softball and other low-contact and no-contact sports can resume.
May 31, 2020 Childcare, daycare and day camps.

May 19
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05.16.2020 Update

By COVID-19 Local Updates No Comments

05.16.2020

The governor’s office just released the Responsible ReStart protocol for several new sectors. Click the links below for complete details:

Day Camps
Gyms-Dance Studios
Golf Course
Pools & Aquatic Centers
Tennis Courts

I have received a few calls from members who did not order or did not order enough PPE and sanitizing supplies during our first round of the Supply Share. If you find yourself in need, please call the office.

Future openings are as follows:

May 21, 2020 Campgrounds
May 22, 2020 Horse Racing (without spectators) resumes (No racino or casino openings at this time)
May 26, 2020 Gyms, fitness centers, dance studios and pools. This does NOT include waterparks and amusement parks. Only public pools regulated by a local health department are permitted to open.
May 26, 2020 The BMV will open across the state
May 26, 2020 Baseball and Softball can resume
May 31, 2020 Childcare, daycare and day camps.

Wishing you all a great weekend!
Julie

May 15
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05.14.2020 Update

By COVID-19 Local Updates No Comments

05.14.2020

Fayette County Memorial Hospital is in need of facemasks for patients. If you are willing and able, completed masks should be delivered to the front desk of the main hospital building weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Time to get out my sewing machine!

Daycares will be permitted to reopen May 31, 2020, with a reduced number of children, Gov. DeWine announced today. Some new protocols include workers wearing masks, temperature checks, and children washing their hands when they are dropped off and when they leave for the day. Class sizes will be limited to nine or less for school-age children and six or less for infants.Additional openings are as follows:

May 21, 2020 Campgrounds
May 22, 2020 Horse Racing (without spectators) resumes (No racino or casino openings at this time)
May 26, 2020 Gyms, fitness centers, dance studios and pools. This does NOT include waterparks and amusement parks. Only public pools regulated by a local health department are permitted to open.
May 26, 2020 The BMV will open across the state
May 26, 2020 Low-Contact and No-Contact sports can resume
May 31, 2020 Childcare, daycare and day camps. Protocol and ratios for day camps will be released by end of day May 15, 2020.

Guidance currently available on the coronavirus.ohio.gov website at the time of this email is provided below. The Lt. Governor stated that the remainder of the state guidance will be available by the end of the day tomorrow.

Wishing you all a great Thursday afternoon!
Julie