Tuesday, March 31, 2020

From limits on travel out of the state for non-essential trips to closing non-essential retail businesses, we've experienced more change in the past three weeks than many of us have experienced in the past ten years.

We want to know how that is affecting you and your business. What adjustments have you had to make - besides those required by the CDC - in how you operate your business?

Are there specific areas the BIA can assist you in maintaining your business? Do you need more information on the recently passed stimulus packages? Do you need more information on how your local government plans to operate in the future? Do you need advice from an insurance provider? What resources can we provide you right now to help you continue to operate your essential business in the safest manner possible.

This afternoon we'll hold the first of our Zoom meetings to hear from our builder members about what they are actually experiencing in the field, how we can help them through this trying time, and what other resources we can connect them to that helps them maintain their essential business designation.

We'll hold more of these calls on other topics and we'll use this information to gather our experts to provide you with webinars and conference calls so you can get the information you need. And if you have a question or area of concern and you're not on a call, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Tell us how we can help you. And let me know any time you have questions. We'll do all we can to get you the correct answer.

Be safe out there,


Juva

Juva Barber
BIA of Greater Louisville
502 458 0032 - mobile
BIA Builders | Zoom Meeting | Today March 31, 2020

Topic: BIA Builder Meeting - ZOOM Call
Date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2020
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

From your computer or Tablet:

Click the link below to join the Scheduled Zoom Meeting

The link will take you to the Zoom website and should immediately launch the application.
If nothing comes up right away, there will be a “click here” button to launch the meeting as well as a “download & run Zoom” option.

From your mobile phone:

With Video:

To join the meeting with video (so you can see participants) you must download the free “Zoom Cloud Meetings” app on your phone!

Click the link below to join the Scheduled Zoom Meeting

Without Video (Audio Only) | IPHONE only:

Option 1)

Simply tap on the number below.
Once you are connected click the pound (#) key to enter meeting.
Please note you do not need a participant id.

One Tap Numbers (Iphone Only)
+16465588656,,952320238# US (New York - Eastern Time)
+13126266799,,952320238# US (Chicago - Central Time)

Option 2)

Click the link below to join the Scheduled Zoom Meeting

A screen will pop up and you may click on the one tap number

Without Video (Audio Only) | Other Mobile Phones

Follow the instructions below:

Dial: +16465588656
When prompted enter: 952 320 238 (meeting id) and then press the pound (#) key to enter meeting. Please note you do not need a participant id.

This will also be emailed from Rachael Armstrong

We will be discussing issues related to 
1. Permits
2. Sub contractors
3. Job site requirements
4. Financial concerns
Governor Beshear
Issues Order to Limit Kentuckians' Out of State Travel for Non-Essential Purposes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 30, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday issued an order to limit Kentuckians’ out-of-state travel and offered a 10-step plan to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

“Right now we have more cases in other states,” the Governor said. “What it means is your likelihood of getting infected and potentially bringing back the coronavirus may be greater in other states than ours. You need to be home anyways.”

The decree allows for a range of exemptions, including travel to other states for work and groceries, to care for loved ones, to obtain health care and when required by a court order. Kentuckians arriving back in the commonwealth from out of state are required to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Click here to read entire press release.
If you haven't already, download the following editable Essential Business letters that you, your subcontractors and employees can carry with them:
  • Kentucky Essential Business Editable Letter: Here
  • Indiana Essential Business Editable Letter: Here
BIA Remodelers | Zoom Meeting

Topic: BIA Remodelers Meeting
Date: Wednesday, Apr 1, 2020
Time: 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

From your computer or Tablet:

Click the link below to join the Scheduled Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 909 062 542
Password: 635228

Without Video (Audio Only) | IPHONE only:

Option 1)

Simply tap on the number below.
Once you are connected click the pound (#) key to enter meeting.
Please note you do not need a participant id.

One tap mobile Iphone Only
+16465588656,,909062542# US (New York Eastern)
+13126266799,,909062542# US (Chicago Central)

Option 2)

Click the link below to join the Scheduled Zoom Meeting

A screen will pop up and you may click on the one tap number (Good only on IPhone)

Without Video (Audio Only) | Other Mobile Phones

Follow the instructions below:

Dial: +16465588656
When prompted enter: 909 062 542 (meeting id) and then press the pound (#) key to enter meeting. Please note you do not need a participant id.

Meeting ID: 909 062 542

We will be discussing
1. Current concerns
2. Best practices on site
3. Supplies/vendors
4. Permits
5. Other concerns

Rachael Armstrong will send a calendar invite as well.
BIA Rental Issues | Zoom Meeting

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2020 
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: BIA Rental Issues
Time: Apr 2, 2020 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 501 348 377
Password: 285233

One tap mobile
+16465588656,,501348377# US (New York)
+13126266799,,501348377# US (Chicago)

We will be discussing:

We will discuss the following
1. Governor's Executive Order
2. Handing slow/no pay clients
3. Working with financial partners
4. Other topics

Rachael Armstrong will send a calendar invite as well.
TEMPLATES and LINKS

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)


Covid-19 Basic Infection Prevention Measures:
  • NAHB Jobsite Poster: Here

Essential Business Letters - Covid-19:
  • Kentucky Essential Editable Business Letter: Here
  • Indiana Essential Editable Business Letter: Here

New Construction During Covid-19 Signage
  • Poster to be put into home during New Construction Side by Side English Spanish: Here

STOP! DO NOT ENTER IF SICK signage:
Small Business Loan Information

An applicant will not be required to repay this advance if it is used for these purposes, even if they are subsequently denied a loan under the EIDL program.
Contact your local bank to discuss your application. Qualified businesses can also apply online at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/. For application assistance, please contact an SBA customer service representative at 1-800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
Watch Governor Beasher's Daily COVID-19 Live Updates and Past Updates

Facebook Live from the Governor's Facbook page: https://www.facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear/

Watch Mayor Greg Fischer's Daily COVID-19 Live Updates and Past Updates

Facebook Live from the Mayor's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MayorGregFischer/
BIA Scheduled Events:

  • May Member Networking Event U of L Baseball Game - Cancelled
  • Jeptha Creed Member/Guest Mixer - Postponed
  • BICF Day of Service - Postponed
  • BIA Day at the Downs - Postponed | New Date, Wednesday, September 2, 2020
  • Tour of New Homes - Cancelled
Continue to check our BIA COVID-19 FAQ page on our website for a quick reference to some of your questions. We will continue to update this information: https://bialouisville.com/faq-covid-19/
If you aren't already, please make sure you are following our social media platforms below:
Staff Email Addresses:
As a reminder, our office will remain closed and staff will be working remotely until further notice. We will continue to assess the situation and follow recommendations from the CDC, the Governor’s office, the Kentucky Department of Health, as well as the Mayor’s office and Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness.
Juva Barber: juva@bialouisville.com
Natalie Allison:  natalie@bialouisville.com
Jan Andrews:  jan@bialouisville.com
Rachael Armstrong:   rachael@bialouisville.com
Rachel Colangelo:  rachel@bialouisville.com
Robin Durham:  robin@bialouisville.com
Katie Haller:   katie@bialouisville.com
Stephenie Hood:  stephenie@bialouisville.com