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Small Business Guide

March 23, 2020
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The coronavirus pandemic is affecting small businesses in a variety of ways. From loss of business to remote work, things are changing fast during the COVID-19 outbreak and businesses are being forced to adapt. CO— is working to bring you the best resources and information to help you navigate this challenging time. Click the link…

Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Tightens Restrictions Amid COVID-19

March 23, 2020
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(Emporia, KS) – Newman Regional Health Medical Partners announces a new set of high-restriction guidelines for patients and visitors accessing any of the six Newman Regional Health Medical Partners clinics, including Cardiology, Express Care, Family Medicine, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, and Surgical Specialists.  The new restrictions will be in effect beginning Monday, March 23,…

Emergency Order of Local

March 20, 2020
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In order to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Lyon County Health Officer, Renee Hively, RN-BSN, issued an order which closes certain business to the public. The order from Hively shall apply to all restaurants, dining facilities, bars, taverns, clubs and movie theaters in Lyon County, Kansas. There locations are hereby ordered closed to the…

Department of Commerce Hospitality Industry Relief

March 20, 2020
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HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY RELIEF EMERGENCY FUND   The Kelly Administration has established the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund to provide bridge loans for Kansas’ hospitality sector during the COVID-19 crisis. Governor Kelly is committed to providing support to our state’s small businesses, and she understands this pandemic is an especially serious challenge for the hospitality…

Latest Congressional Action on Coronavirus Response

March 19, 2020
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Kansas Dept of Health & Environment

March 18, 2020
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Click the link to visit the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on information regarding COVID-19 Kansas Dept of Health & Environment – COVID Updates – https://govstatus.egov.com/coronavirus   Local residents can call Flint Hills Community Health Center DBA Lyon County Health Department at (620) 208-3741 for questions related to COVID-19, if symptoms arise, or for…

Kansas Employer Resources

March 18, 2020
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This information is current as of 9:30am on 03/18/2020, but things may change.  The websites listed below will be updated if additional information becomes available. Kansas Dept of Commerce The Kansas Department of Commerce is working closely with the Kansas Department of Emergency Management (KDEM) to complete the required steps for requesting an SBA Economic…

Summary of Latest Congressional Action

March 18, 2020
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Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance

March 16, 2020
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The Department of Commerce is working closely with the Kansas Department of Emergency Management (KDEM) to complete the required steps for requesting an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration.  As part of this process, KDEM needs to obtain information from small businesses that have suffered substantial economic injury as a result of the COVID-19 disaster.…

Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

March 16, 2020
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Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy. Click the Link for more information. https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19