Greetings From the Ashland Chamber,
Thank you for being such an important part of this amazing community. We are grateful that the Governor has moved Jackson County and our wonderful Ashland community into Phase 1. We know you have worked tirelessly to modify and adjust your business models for the period of being closed and now moving forward. We wanted to send a brief update from this week:
- The Chamber committed financially to the Flower Basket program and have ordered 40 baskets that will be hung in the next month. We wish to thank Barry and Kathryn Thalden for their matching grant. We will look for additional individual community donations to support this program as we move through the summer.
- We continue to move the Summer Microevent Series forward, exploring themes and opportunities to enhance our downtown as we navigate through phases. We are looking at ideas such as expanded outdoor dining opportunities for restaurants, outdoor sales opportunities for retail, some street closures to allow for strolling, just to name a few of new and exciting additions.
Regarding the 4th of July Celebration
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Unfortunately, we are not able to produce a parade or park activities this year due to the Governor's restrictions on mass gatherings and we are also unable to produce the fireworks show. We were obligated to cancel as it has been determined that our show would encourage groups of people to congregate to watch the fireworks that are considered an uncontrolled group. This violates the Governor's orders and jeopardizes insurance coverage for the event as well as assume liability for any issues that arose and put our citizens at risk.
The 4th of July Celebration is special to so many in our community and while we are not able to produce the parade, park activities or have a fireworks show, our team is working on some wonderful ideas that will give our community the ability to show our civic and patriotic pride and create new and share fond 4th memories in a way that keeps our citizens and community safe. Please stay tuned to our website with more information as those plans are formalized.
Ashland Emergency Food Bank Message to Employers
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- Have your employees shared with you struggles they have had around food insecurity but they do not live in Ashland and are unsure how to receive help? Have them contact the Ashland Emergency Food Bank as they may have programs that can help them during this unprecedented time. If they are current Ashland employees, or especially, if they are Ashland employees who have lost their job due to COVID-19, whether or not they are residents, we will serve them. We just need something to show us that they meet that standard, such as a pay stub. Visit: www.ashlandefb.org For more information
Thank you,
The Ashland Chamber & Travel Ashland Staff
