COVID-19
BUSINESS IMPACT NEWSLETTER
SBJ HONORS ARVEST BANK'S PAM YANCEY WITH
ECONOMIC IMPACT AWARD
Yancey of Arvest Bank in Branson is recognized as the 2020 Community Involvement Champion.
HOUSE PASSES BIPARTISAN
PPP FLEXIBILITY BILL
The bill would give small businesses up to 24 weeks to use loans, extend deadline for rehiring workers from June 30 to the end of this year.

PARSON EXTENDS PHASE 1 OF “SHOW ME STRONG RECOVERY” PLAN THROUGH JUNE 15
Extending Phase 1 will give communities more time to prepare and align efforts as the state continues working toward Phase 2.

COVID-19 POLICY TRACKER
Access multi-state resources for tracking how states and localities are responding to the crisis.
FROM INCLUSION TO SUPPORT: BUILDING A BETTER WORKPLACE
NYT provides topics, quotations from leaders, and proposed changes to create equitable environments in the workplace.
MISSOURI COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYEES AND BUSINESSES

Job seekers can visit jobs.mo.gov to access resources and visit  uinteract.labor.mo.gov to apply for unemployment insurance (UI).
SUPPORTING
YOUR BUSINESS
DURING COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 03, 2020
The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB and Taney County Partnership continues to share important updates and information during COVID-19 to help your business create plans to reopen and navigate the current economic landscape.

Though it may sound trite, we are moving forward and getting through this crisis together. Legislation is being passed to support business and funding is beginning to become available to support economic development and workforce development efforts.

For example, there’s the   Relaunching America's Workforce Act which proposes funding existing workforce development programs at the local level; the 650+ funder s distributing more than 3,000 grants to those missions affected by the coronavirus; and state responses to appropriate additional funding for coronavirus-related tasks.

We will continue to share information about funding availability and local opportunities for participation in various initiatives as info becomes available.

If your company is hiring, remember to post your local job openings online to the Branson Chamber jobs board at www.onpointmo.com and to the Missouri Job Center jobs board at www.jobs.mo.gov. Both of these resources are free and staff is available to make referrals and provide guidance for your business' unique hiring needs.
Should you have COVID-19 related questions or feedback, please call the Chamber’s direct line Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm at ( 417) 334-4084 and visit the COVID-19 Business Resources Page to access timely information, including the Reopen Branson Peer to Peer Guidelines.

Questions or comments regarding this newsletter? Email Heather Hardinger with TCP.
As a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Federal Reserve has created the Main Street Lending Program to provide a total of $600 billion in financing for small and medium-sized businesses.

While the program’s start date has yet to be announced, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has provided info on what you need to know to check eligibility and get ready to apply:
Additionally, in early April, the Federal Reserve System conducted a survey to better understand the range of challenges facing under-resourced and low-income communities as an effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings are available in  Perspectives from Main Street: The Impact of COVID-19 on Communities and the Entities Serving Them  and helped us understand how this crisis is impacting organizations that are supporting community needs.
WEBINAR TODAY (WED, JUNE 3 @ 2PM)
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry 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 session 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. CPE’s available.

Registration for this webinar series is FREE.
COVID-19 RESOURCE TOOLKITS
When and how you reopen your business to the public is your choice, as long as you are adhering to local and state regulations. 

Taney County Health Department has prepared several toolkits to aid you in reopening safely. If at anytime a guest or employee becomes sick, please contact the Health Department immediately to obtain the most current and informed guidance.

We all have a part to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Make sure you are regularly practicing these healthy habits: