COVID-19 UPDATE

Monday, April 20, 2020

Save Small Business Fund

The U. S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Save Small Business Fund is a grantmaking initiative funded by contributions from corporate and philanthropic partners, is providing $5,000 in short-term relief to employers across the United States. These one-time supplemental cash grants are for businesses that have between three and 20 employees and operate in an economically vulnerable community. The grant application will go live TODAY, Monday, April 20 at 2PM. Businesses domiciled in Cerro Gordo County ARE eligible for this grant. To learn more about the Save Small Business Fund and to apply for a grant, visit savesmallbusiness.com . Save Small Business Application

REMINDER: North Iowa Strong - CARES Act Update

Remember to register for our Zoom webinar at 1:30PM tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21 with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst. Senator Ernst will be providing an overview and additional information of the CARES Act and answering questions from our members. If you have questions for Senator Ernst, you may submit them in advance at the time of registration or email them to cfrein@masoncityia.com . Questions will also be taken live during the meeting. Registration is limited to the first 100 participants. The meeting will be recorded and shared online following the call. Register here

Senator Joni Ernst

CG Public Health Face Mask Contest Winner

Congratulations to the winners of CG Public Health's #MaskUp campaign! Remember to wear your cloth face mask in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

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#1: Danelle Stadtlander

#2: Matt Aarback

Click here for information on cloth face coverings and for a template to make your own at home (or to donate to care centers and  medical facilities in need in our community).

Wellness Tip

Each Monday Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative has a Mental Health Monday COVID-19 Coping Tip. Here is this week's tip on self care: Self-care is necessary for our physical, emotional and mental well-being. Make self-care part of your daily routine, especially during this stressful time, and you'll notice a difference. Learn more about what self-care means tonight at   Mental Health Monday: How to maintain mental wellness   on Facebook Live. For additional mental health resources, click here or visit our health & wellness page on our website.  

As your local Chamber of Commerce, we will do our best to continue sending important information as we receive it, without overburdening you with emails. For additional resources and information on COVID-19, please visit our website .

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