As the coronavirus continues to rise again in our community, it's been suggested we should identify a target goal to reach together.

Southwest District Health (SWDH) has recommended the 7-day moving average of daily confirmed and probable cases as a good indicator to reference. With a population of approximately 100,000 people in Nampa, SWDH recommended a good target number not to exceed is 10 cases per day (on the 7-day moving average) in Nampa.

We are currently at 31 cases as of yesterday, Oct. 15. We can do better. Thank you for doing your part so we can keep our schools and businesses open and our community healthy.

The Nampa Public Library opened Oct. 14 on a limited basis.

·        The library is open for browsing with a capacity of 50 people at one time. 

·        We are asking patrons to limit their visits to 30 minutes or less to allow as many people access to the library as possible.

·        Staff are wearing face masks

·        Patrons are highly encouraged to wear face masks following guidelines from Southwest District Health and the State of Idaho

·        Computers will remain in the multipurpose room for scheduled 45-minute sessions. 

·        Study and meeting rooms are not available currently.

·        New self-check machines will enhance the checkout process and make it safer.

YOU'RE INVITED! A permanent holds pickup window is installed on 3^rd St. S. near the outdoor book drop. The grand opening is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. 

Can't attend? Please visit http://www.cityofnampa.us/fire for more information. Residents who have additional questions or concerns can contact the Nampa Fire Department by calling 208-468-5570 or emailing nfdfireadmin@cityofnampa.us.

Our latest efforts include a short video and poster for our businesses to display, encouraging customers to help keep businesses open and remain healthy through the coronavirus pandemic.

The Nampa Chamber of Commerce has graciously agreed to be a one-stop shop for all local businesses, and has a variety of other resources including free masks, hand sanitizer and COVID-19 related signs in English and Spanish.

Please show your support for our community by taking the One Idaho pledge at one.idaho.gov.

COVID-19 FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

Thanks to the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, the Hispanic/Latino COVID-19 Task Force is able to provide bilingual signs available. If interested in learning more, email bowmana@cityofnampa.us or pick up today at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Nampa Chamber of Commerce offices.

The City of Nampa Small Business Grant still has funds available to

help businesses due to COVID-19 expenses.

The City of Nampa is utilizing a portion of its CARES Act allocation to provide grants to small businesses that meet certain qualifying criteria. The Small Business Grant will be provided to small businesses with average awards to individual applicants ranging from $10,000 to $15,000. Businesses need to apply for the program by October 30 but can submit reimbursement for necessary expenditures related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and costs incurred between June 20, 2020 through December 2, 2020. Through this program, the City of Nampa hopes to support our small businesses that have been greatly impacted by the pandemic.

All program guidelines and more qualifying criteria are available at cityofnampa.us/nampasmallbusinessgrant. For questions, please contact Robyn Sellers by emailing sellersr@cityofnampa.us or by calling (208) 468-5416.

The Woman's Century Club was the first service club established (1900) in Nampa and this week they celebrated 120 years of education and community service by planting a syringa bush at the Ford Idaho Center Horse Park to commemorate their anniversary.

The PBR is in town and has partnered with the Man Up Crusade. Man Up Crusade Founder and Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue has worked repeatedly with the PBR in his crusade to bring awareness to domestic violence.

There are multiple programs available to assist the community during this time. Click here or button to right for more information.

Nampa is committed to being a safe and healthy community where people prosper.

Please do your part and remember to respect and

be kind to each other and our local businesses.

Southwest District Health Re-Opening Guidance

Idaho Rebound Cash Grants for Small Businesses - LINK

Download your Nampa Ready Business Posters here: 8.5x11  11x17