Useful Resources

BUSINESS AND EMPLOYEE RESOURCES DURING COVID-19 Business Resources • CDC Resources for Businesses & Employers • US Chamber of Commerce Resources & Guidelines for Business • Coronavirus Legal Issues Primer • SBA Disaster Assistance • Apply for a loan with SBA   • Economic Injury Worksheet for Businesses • Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program • Department of Labor, MO -response to COVID -19 • MOSourceLink Business Resources and Updates • Recession Response Resource - small business success Employee Resources • Unemployment Resources Other Resources • U.S. Department of the Treasury • U.S. Congressman, Sam Graves • U.S. Senator Josh Hawley  • Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services • Clay County Public Health Center • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) • Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry • Courier-Tribune - Latest on COVID-19

Clay County Recovery Plan Please see the attached guidance for the official Clay County COVID-19 Recovery Plan . We hope this will provide more insight into what this gradual process will look like for our community and provide guidance to businesses and individuals. More graphics and tools will be provided on our website at clayhealth.com/recovery . Clay County Recovery Plan

US Chamber Update: PPP Forgiveness Guide This week, the U.S. Chamber published a new Paycheck Protection Program Guide to Forgiveness. Like our previous guides, this document provides businesses with an easy to understand explanation of what they need to do to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans.   Click here to download the guide . Please note, this guide will be updated as new guidance is issued by the Dept. of the Treasury.

A Guide for Responsible Re-Entry to the Workplace As the Greater Kansas City business community adjusts day-to-day operations in response to COVID-19, we must balance the need to maintain our region’s economy with the protection of our community’s health. The Safe Return KC Guide provides a road-map for organizations of all types across the region to use as we re-open our workplaces, while considering the public health needs of our workforce, stakeholders, customers and community. Safe Return KC Guide

Member Announcements & Events

Incoming Superintendent Matthew Miller has developed an entry plan that includes getting to know the KSD staff, students and community. Within the document you can read about his plan to continue learning more about KSD's strengths and areas for growth opportunities.  Read the Entry Plan

Vote until 5/31 @ 11:59pm Central

Promote Your Re-Opening with Custom Signs, Banners, Posters and More.   Is your business able to re-open? As state and local guidelines begin to ease, more and more businesses are able to open their doors. Promote your re-opening with sleek indoor or outdoor banners, and alert your customers to social distancing guidelines you follow with custom sidewalk signs and posters. Need window clings or floor decals to help direct customer traffic? We can print those too. The print experts at The UPS Store® can help with you with the entire process.

Updike BBQ's 7th Annual FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION DAY BBQ Updike BBQ & Catering is currently seeking sponsors to help fund meals for the 7th Annual First Responders Appreciation Day. BBQ & food will be provided and delivered to each department in Clay County. If you are interested in supporting this effort, please contact Lyle Updike at 816-719-0765. Also, keep an eye out as we are in the planning stages of bringing the Updike BBQ trailer back out! We hope to be in Kearney 1-2 days a week. Proceeds help to support the 7th Annual First Responders BBQ.

The Kearney Chamber was recently contacted by the KC Chamber with important information for our local child care providers. "As part of the KC Chamber's COVID-19 response efforts, we are working to address funding for child care providers by working with providers to make sure they are aware of grant and loan options available to them and to coach them through the application process. We have identified that providers in your area might be eligible for additional relief."

2020 Census Jobs We are still recruiting for census jobs as we have not met our recruiting goals in Clay County. The Clay County hourly rate is ranging from $19.00 to $21.00/hr. In order to protect the health and safety of our workforce and the public, the Census... Read more 2020census.gov

Meetings & Events

Per the Clay County Recovery Plan all public activities hosted by the Kearney Chamber of Commerce are suspended through June 30, 2020.

June 3 – Virtual Chamber Membership Luncheon June 9 – Ambassador Committee Meeting                                      June 16 – Marketing Committee Meeting                   June 23 – Finance Committee Meeting                  June 23 – Board of Directors Meeting      Visit the Chamber Calendar for more information on Chamber meetings and events.

The Kearney Chamber is honored to present the STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS by Mayor Randy Pogue

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Please join us on-line for a Virtual Chamber Membership Luncheon June 3rd at Noon Thank you to our generous Sponsors for providing lunch:   Westbrook Care Center/The Villas , First Missouri Bank , Kearney Kwik Lube & Car Wash , and American Pride Car Wash Lunch:  Registrants will receive up to a $10 credit at the restaurant of their choice: Stables, Hunan Garden, Pizza Shoppe, or D’Creamery (please indicate your choice with registration). Limit of 100. Call the restaurant with your lunch order the morning of June 3, tell them it’s for the Kearney Chamber State of the City and up to $10 credit will be applied to your order. Pick up your lunch, pay any remaining tab, and join us on line at noon for the Mayor’s address. Those wanting to join the meeting but opt out of lunch are also welcome. Meeting log-in:  Registration is required to receive meeting log-in links. Please watch your email the morning of June 3 for meeting log-in information. Thank you to the City of Kearney for hosting our Zoom meeting.

MO Chamber

June 3 webinar — COVID-19 Legislation: What Employers Should Know The Missouri Chamber is teaming up with BKD CPAs & Advisors to discuss the  Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act  (CARES Act) and other related legislation enacted over the past several weeks. This webinar will highlight and explain some of the provisions and relief measures within this legislation that apply to employers. We also will explore some frequently asked questions about the legislation.   The event will stream live on June 3 at 2pm.   Keynotes Yelena Bosovik, Senior Associate II, BKD National Office Tax Department Jesse Palmer, Partner, BKD National Office Tax Department

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Supply Chain Disruption webinar: June 3 at 10am The COVID-19 crisis caused a major disruption to the existing global supply chain and may prompt a sea change in logistics and manufacturing. Missouri manufacturers and industry leaders need to position themselves to thrive in this rapidly evolving marketplace.   Learn how manufacturers are continuing to operate during the disruption and gain insights into what businesses can do today to build resilience and mitigate future risk.

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Member Renewals

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Founding Members: Westbrook Care Center Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative STABLES Local Kitchen & Patio RE/MAX Advantage - Debbie Holt ShoutCloud Studios, LLC American Pride Car Wash Kearney Kwik Lube & Car Wash Realty Executives of Kansas City- Marlo Howard Academy Bank City of Kearney, MO First Missouri Bank Liberty Hospital Kearney Trust Company Clay County Savings Bank TDR Auto Plaza Ply Gem Siding Group Platte Valley Bank Learn More

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