COVID-19 Update 25.0
San Juan County - Utah's Canyon Country
Monday 13 April 2020
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Quick reference outlines of small business funding and five-step process to consider when looking at applying for federal funding.
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USDA
created this reference guide for small businesses and community leaders to consider. For quick reference:
- Page 2: for profit businesses & agriculture producers & ranchers
- Page 3: government entities
- Page 4: non-profits, co-ops, individuals/households
- Page 5: Hospitals
- Page 6: Native American Tribes
- Page 8: Acronyms
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The State of Utah’s Department of Workforce Services is finding new ways to meet the needs of our changing economy. With the influx of unemployed workers caused by the COVID-1 pandemic, and at a time of social distancing, DWS is rolling out its first ever Virtual Job Fair. Nearly 40 companies who have employment needs have signed up to participate.
Now is the time to reach out to job seekers. The statewide Virtual Job Fair will be held Thursday, April 16, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Registration details are found at
www.jobs.utah.gov
Job seekers can create an account to connect to the virtual job fair.
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A note
: our emails are becoming long, particularly with all the funding resources available. Please note that often you cannot see the entire email in your email window. If you scroll to the base of our email just click "[Message clipped] View entire message" to view the full email.
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Google Listing Management
Communication during an event like this is imperative, which means maintaining an accurate
Google My Business listing
. Remember, your customers are more likely going to turn to Google for information about your business before any other source.
How to?
- Here’s an 11-minute video, from Miles Media, explaining how to update your business hours, take-out / delivery, posts, phone number, menu options and other useful items powered by Google.
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BUSINESS WEBINARS & RECORDINGS
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As a reminder
all pertinent economic development & business webinars, as they become available are being posted on our website
www.utahscanyoncountry.com/covid-19
scroll down to the tab "COVID-19 Webinars"
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Economic Task Force Town Hall: Update on the Paycheck Protection Program & Federal Stimulus Funding,
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. MST
AGENDA
- Welcome - Governor Herbert
- Paycheck Protection Program Process Update - Scott Anderson, Zions Bank
- Federal Stimulus Funding Update - Miles Hansen, World Trade Center Utah
- Industry Working Groups Update - Jacey Skinner, Salt Lake Chamber
- Business Innovation from the Outdoor Recreation Industry - Tom Adams, Petzel and Alex Adema, DPS Skis
- Business Story - Monica Holdaway, Box Elder Chamber of Commerce and Tommy Montoya, Procter & Gamble
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
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Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation Summit Speaker Series: Customer and Community Engagement through the COVID-19 Pandemic
, 8:30-9:45 AM.
CLICK HERE to register.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re in crisis communications mode, and it’s time to rethink our planned marketing or communications strategy. Businesses still need to communicate with customers, employees and their community. Using authentic messaging that reflects the right tone and context for your audience is vital. Now’s the time to support your customers and community with positive messages and encouragement as we work through this challenging time together. It’s time to be human, not promotional.
Join the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation (OOR) for a webinar with Pitt Grewe, OOR’s new director, as we safely social distance by conducting a virtual panel discussion with Utah outdoor industry brands.
We'll hear from panelists:
- Jay Hampton, CMO, Cotopaxi
- Patrick Keller, Head of Marketing and Ecommerce at GOAL ZERO
- Alex Hunt, DPS Skis
- Josh Heath, Managing Director at Codeword
- Landon Boogaard, MTB Enthusiasts of Utah
Phone Numbers: (US)+1 720-465-1916 PIN: 849 809 760#
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Women's Business Resource Center: Virtual Coffee with Clancy: Small Business Owner Employer Support for Rural Communities,
9-10:30 AM, Register:
Click Here
Amber Jackson, Workforce Development Specialist, will talk to us about what small business employers need to know during the current Covid-19 crisis, where they can go for help, and which resources are available from the Utah Department of Workforce Services.Amber will also answer questions like:
What steps do you need to take when letting an employee go so you are covered legally?
At what point do you need to make a 1099’d subcontractor an employee?
What are the requirements that a small business employer has to provide a full-time employee?
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Below we have outlined local, state, and federal resources where funding is available. We recommend that businesses act quickly if they are interested.
Please note
information is constantly evolving, if you are tracking a funding source be sure to check back regularly. There is an update timestamp in the footer of the resource document for reference.
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SBA 7a Personal Protection Program (PPP) Updates:
Funding for this program is distributed by SBA lenders, we advise you talk to your local SBA lender ASAP.
- Wells Fargo is expanding applications and will open applications this afternoon (4/8/20), you will need to have had a WF Business Checking Account since 2/15/20. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3c0AfZQ
- Zions Bank is continuing to accept applications. Apply here: https://bit.ly/2xerlJw
- For a list of lenders who do not require a previous relationship click here: https://bit.ly/2UO0NrF
- Online lenders, such as Divvy are also entering the arena. Read more, click here.
- For a full list of lenders visit this link: www.sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find
- For sole proprietorship businesses applications will open Friday (4/10/20)
Also, if you are interested in PPP--consider reading through this
latest FAQ sheet
from the SBA. For a sample application
click here
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Please note changes in
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance
.
In order to qualify for the Advance, you must submit this
new application
even if you previously (prior to 3/30/20) submitted an EIDL application. Applying for the Advance will not impact the status or slow your existing EIDL application.
Funds will be made available within three days of a successful application, and this loan advance will not have to be repaid.
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Utah
has launched an
SBA Rapid Response
team to help answer immediate SBA loan/program questions. Please use the following form to reach out to the team. Also you are welcome to contact our office.
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A
dditional resources
can be found by following:
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Bluff businesses will be closed until May 10th
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Many of our local businesses are doing what they can to keep their doors open and services
available to our residents
.
Click here
for our directory of county businesses and their temporary COVID-19 hours, adjusted operations, and offerings.
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BUSINESS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT: Goulding's
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With many of our local businesses remaining open we will be running features on our Newsroom to inspire our community to buy local. For a full list visit our business directory:
http://bit.ly/33tdCKl
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In the 1980’s, Harry Goulding’s health was poor and he knew that the LaFont family, (dear friends of his,) could keep a promise Harry had made years before. That promise is based on the good of the community. In 1981, the LaFont family bought the property, the same year that Harry passed away. Soon after, Mike (Wife of Harry) returned to her home in Monument Valley, where she spent her final days knowing her husband’s promise would be kept.
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Granary Bar & Grill
used to offer dine-in Taco Tuesday's. Now to ensure Monticello residents are well fed during their Wednesday drags on main they are offering drive-thru $3 Tacos.
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Help us find and share these features by tagging @sanjuanedvs and #SanJuanStrong
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Current San Juan County Updates
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For business and tourism industry updates please refer to:
We are aware of the concern many businesses have, particularly those impacted by the travel industry. This web page is intended to be a resource for businesses regarding changes in the travel industry as well as business relief funding options as they become available.
Please note, this web page is not intended to be a source for updates on COVID-19. For up to date information on COVID-19 please visit the state of Utah’s Coronavirus (COVID-19)
information hub
:
https://coronavirus.utah.gov/
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Please feel free to contact our office with any questions 435-587-3235 or 800-574-4386
Who to contact?
- Business & Funding questions (RLF, SBA, State, etc)
- Visitor Information 1-800-574-4386
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Cheers,
San Juan County EDVS
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