Major Announcement, updates on the virus, funding and more

In this edition:

Annual Dinner Announcement
Contact Tracing
Disaster Rating

Benefit or Hustle: Beware
Mandates & Guidance
Webinars and more!

Major Announcement!

Unfortunately, due to continued high case numbers and restrictions on large gatherings, we have made the decision not to hold our Annual Chamber Meeting this January.

Stay tuned for more details on how we will be presenting our Annual Awards, State of Chamber address and more over the coming weeks.

Business News & Strategies

Contact Tracing Triage!

As a business owner, getting confirmation of quarantine recommendations is sometimes a challenge as well as getting the clearance to return to work. The MG Health Dept is working countless hours trying to keep up with all the recommended tracing. However, with the increase in numbers, getting immediate confirmation or documentation may not be so easy.

Have patience and appreciation for our workers! This is happening all across the state. Read how many Kansas counties are struggling and how the CDC recommends triage to determine tracing.

Free Webinar: Funding your Business in 2021

Provided by the SBDC

A panel of experts will discuss availability of funds and strategies that can help your business gain access to capital. Click here for more details and registration information.

4 Recovery Strategies

Learn ways you can limit the damage of COVID-19 and all the challenges from this year.

Guidance on Reporting Qualified Sick or Family Leave Wages

Several questions have come up about this pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Check out this guidance from the IRS and check with your local accountant for detailed questions.

Beware Local Food Businesses

Benefit or Hustle?

We discovered this on one our business sites: Google is placing order pickup and order delivery buttons on businesses profile listings. Google says its for restaurants that authorized it, however some are reporting they didn’t ask for these to be added and it’s routing them to 3rd party services that take a sizable cut rather than letting the customer order directly from the business.

While we don't think this happens as much in small communities, we wanted you to be aware. Here is the link for how to remove the buttons if you want.

And don't forget, if you do offer curbside service or online ordering options, make sure to let us know. We know have a new tool where customers can search for all businesses offering these services.

Free Ready Rating Program

This is a web-based, self-paced program designed to help your business, organization or school be better prepared in disaster situations. The Red Cross is offering this free to all our Chamber members!

Organizations that are prepared to respond to disasters and other emergencies are critical to building and sustaining resilient communities. Ready Rating tools meet or exceed the minimum standards for organizational preparedness set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

For more information or to sign-up, contact Shannon Wedge at 316-347-0719 or Shannon.wedge@redcross.org.

Download the Brochure

Week Three Auction

Don't forget our week THREE of the Dessert Auction starts TODAY at 1pm! Help us reach our fundraising goal AND get some great desserts too!

Learn about the latest mandates and recommendations from the state and county. For executive order details, check out our community page.

Final Note...

Use a little nudge!

Sometimes it is the little things that help keep you at peace, focused, motivated and engaged in your business. Personally, I had to find multiple opportunities to look for the positive and say thanks. Each time, I came away inspired and encouraged to reach for more in my own personal and professional growth. Here are 10 more 'nudges' to help keep you engaged and at your top performance.

Sincerely,

Candi Westbrook

Executive Director