CORONA VIRUS RESOURCES & ANNOUNCEMENTS VOL. II
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Please don't hesitate to reach out to us as we all navigate these unprecedented times together. There is no rule book, no set path, and our goal always is to be a conduit of useful information to keep resources and options at your fingertips so you can make the best decision possible for your business. Your well being is our top priority and please know from the bottom of our hearts, we mean that. If there are specific types of support you need during this time, contact us.
We are working daily with national, statewide, regional and local constituents to stay in the know. We value and rely on these relationships more than ever. We are inspired and made hopeful by the outreach and support we have seen in our community and grateful for the silver lining - the pandemic situation is during our 'mud season' that hopefully lessens some of the impacts. With the passing of the Federal CARES Act, we are seeing doors open up. Read below for more information on current novel coronavirus updates.
***The McCall Area Chamber office is currently closed to the public, but still conducting business as usual internally (M-F, 9-5) and open to help you via
email
or leave us a voicemail at 208-634-7631 and we will return your call!
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE Q & A MONDAY MORNING AT 11AM WITH THE SBA - PLEASE JOIN US
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On Monday, March 30th at 11am Mountain Time, the WCMEDC, alongside the partners at the Small Business Administration, McCall Area Chamber, Cascade Chamber and Valley County will be co-hosting a presentation about the recently approved disaster resources available for small businesses during the coronavirus disruption.
Some basic information about the resources is attached for consideration, but the goal is to learn more about how these programs can be accessed and general requirements. As we are all aware, this is a fluid situation, so we are doing our best to corral and aggregate information as it becomes available.
SPACE WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100 ATTENDEES, BUT A RECORDING OF THE MEETING WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T MAKE IT AFTERWARDS.
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Federal Coronavirus Relief Package Officially Signed by
President Trump March 27th
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The CARES Act is a $2 Trillion aid package passed by Congress to aid Americans during the COVID-19 crisis with the intent to provide emergency relief to individuals and businesses and
was officially signed into law by President Trump today, Friday, March 27th, making history as the largest stimulus bill in the U.S.
Below are quick-reference documents aimed at providing clarity on available options for how this will help small businesses and American households hit hard by the pandemic:
For Individuals:
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Additional Resources for
Idahoans:
For Small Businesses:
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SBA expanded programs under the CARES Act:
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In addition, our friends at the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce teamed up with KBOI Channel 2 in Boise to relay what this new act will provide for small business payroll protection program:
SEE THE ARTICLE HERE
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SUMMER VISIT MCCALL MAGAZINE AD SALES DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 17
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We understand everyone has been preoccupied with COVID-19. To alleviate some of that stress, we made the call to extend our deadlines for the upcoming 2020 Summer Visit McCall magazine.
There still is space, so contact us today!
We plan to have magazines in hand by the beginning of June, with digital release later in May. We look forward to promoting your businesses in this upcoming issue.
Our pricing always includes complimentary design as well!
AD SALES OPEN: April 17, 2020
MATERIAL DEADLINE: April 24, 2020
PUBLISHED: June 2020
CIRCULATION: 12.5k copies + digital issue
Contact
Lindsey Harris to reserve your space and get started! Send her an email or her cell while the Chamber office is working remotely is 208-315-1449.
*If you would like to discuss payment options for your ad during this uncertain time, we are happy to chat about alternatives.
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GOVERNOR LITTLE'S 21-DAY STAY-HOME ORDER
ISSUED MARCH 25TH
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This week Governor Little issued a statewide 21-day stay-at-home order for our entire State of Idaho to stop the spread of COVID-19. Below are links to the order and supporting information to better understand what that means for all of us:
For the State of Idaho's official COVID-19 website, visit
HERE.
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CITY OF MCCALL ISSUES OWN ADVISORY IN RESPONSE TO STATE STAY-HOME ORDER
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UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO & MCCALL CHAMBER TEAM UP FOR BUSINESS OUTREACH
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The McCall chamber will be partnering with UI Extension, Valley County, to feature a business of the week interview program during the pandemic.
If you are a business interested in participating, please reach out to
Director, Lindsey Harris.
Businesses will be featured on a first come, first serve basis. This is an effort for the McCall Chamber to stay connected with our vital business community and utilize the resources of the UI Extension Office, Valley County.
Interviews will be conducted via Zoom, so a computer, strong internet connection, and a quiet space is needed for a quality video. Participants will need to share a brief entertaining and educational piece related to their business (show us what you do!), followed by a conversation about how the community can support them during COVID-19.
The goal is to cultivate ingenuity for a business, provide support, and problem solve technology challenges along the way. The videos will run through the end of April during the pilot program
and be posted to
UI Extension, Valley County
and
McCall Area Chamber’s
social media.
This program will be revisited at the end of this time frame to determine success / interest. Thank you for your willingness to participate in this opportunity.
Together we can!
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CITY OF MCCALL AND VALLEY COUNTY COVID-19 BUSINESS AND SERVICE GUIDE
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Help notify the community of changes
being made at your business or non-profit in response to the current health pandemic. Keep those updates coming!
This web page was created in collaboration between the City of McCall and Valley County. It will allow all businesses and organizations to update the community on changes in hours or operations through a location-based survey. The information provided will be streamed live through a public dashboard. To make edits, just resubmit the form again and it will automatically populate.
Big thank you to our County and City staff for mobilizing so quickly to put this fantastic resource together for our businesses.
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ST. LUKE'S MCCALL & CASCADE MEDICAL CENTER ANNOUNCE PROTOCOLS
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Residents of our Local Idaho Mountain Communities:
You have no doubt by this time heard a great deal of information, advice, and concern regarding the current COVID19 worldwide pandemic.
The level of public awareness and media coverage of this viral outbreak has been unprecedented, and it is on all of our minds.
As we have been tasked with the challenge of managing this new disease, please know that we share your concerns and we are planning and preparing to manage an outbreak in our communities.
As such, we thought it would be a good time to share some essential steps we can all take to protect our friends, our loved ones and ourselves.
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OPTIMISM CORNER - TAKE A LOOK!
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McCall Chamber Launches Local Business Bingo
We are inspired by our community's support, creativity, and ingenuity during these uncertain times. One thing we are certain of is how special our small business community is. Let's show our support by playing a game of "Local Business Bingo!" Blackout all the spaces, enter your card via
#mccallchamberlove
and tag us on Instagram or Facebook for your chance to win a special prize!
Four (4) winners will be drawn end of the day, Friday, April 10th. Tag a business or a friend and let the local business bingo game begin.Together we can get through this stronger and better than ever.
Please share on your local business social media or personal pages using the hashtag #mccallchamberlove to help encourage more community members to play along. Visit the
McCall Chamber Facebook
page for the post!
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We have come across some great webinars specific to small businesses and the pandemic that we wanted to share with you.
Destinations International "Corona Virus Updates"
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Destinations International is joined by Amir Eylon with Longwoods International for a Coronavirus Benchmark Study and Andreas Weissenborn with Destinations International who presented their results from their recent Coronavirus Member Survey.
The survey was taken on March 10-11, so we understand a lot has changed since then; however, we still were encouraged by the stats they provided regarding people's opinions of future travel. Their data suggests strong domestic travel and we have hopes that will bode well for us.
To check out more of Destinations International webinars
CLICK HERE.
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We loved this webinar because it gave us hope and it gave us actionable, achievable ways to protect your business during crisis. We appreciated these simple steps to take stock, identify a few goals, and how to work towards them without getting overwhelmed.
A 3-Step Model to Survive the Next 60-90 Days with Dr. Evans Baiya, Innovation and Business Trainer. The rapidly developing COVID-19 pandemic poses a twin-threat to employee health and enterprise resiliency. Millions are disrupted regionally and globally, so how can you set yourself and your business on a path to survive and thrive through this crisis? Join BBB NW+P Chief Innovation Officer Dale Dixon and Dr. Evans Baiya for a webcast discussion on how to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on your people and your businesses.
-What are you worried about?
-What are your opportunities?
-What are your hindrances/barriers to success?
Have something you found to be useful lately?
Email us!
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COVID-19 INFORMATIONAL LINKS
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We want to link some important web pages for you to be up to speed on the current state of affairs and prepare your business and community during the pandemic. Given the nature of these things, misinformation and rumors can easily be spread and we want to make sure you are informed directly from the right sources so that you can make the best and most informed decision.
Email Alerts & Emergency Notifications
If you are not doing so already, now is a good time to sign-up for email blasts from health organizations and to sign-up for our own Valley County Sheriff's emergency notifications to ensure you receive instant updates.
Website Resources
Here are some suggested and offical websites to follow federally, statewide, regionally, and locally for COVID-19 information:
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WAYS TO MARKET YOUR BUSINESS RIGHT NOW
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Marketing Ideas for Your Business - Ideas from Constant Contact on how to keep your customers informed
Recent developments with coronavirus (COVID-19) are impacting small businesses around the globe.
Keep your customers aware of any changes to day-to-day operations.
Be sure to include details your customers should know about, like your hours, product availability, and any precautions you’re taking regarding the virus.
Consider the following tips to communicate the above information with your customers:
- Update your website.
- Email your customers.
- Post to social channels and pin those posts to the top of your feed if possible.
- Update your details on your Google My Business profile and any other sites where you have a listing.
- If you have a physical location, think about hanging signage in your windows and around the store.
If you need any support in taking these actions, we’re here to help. Check out our
Knowledge Base
or contact Support at 1-866-289-2101.
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LOCAL EFFORTS TO HELP THOSE IN NEED
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Idaho Shirts
Launches Campaign to Give Back to Local Restaurants
We want to give a shout out to local business Idaho Shirts, sister company of Printshop McCall, who took it upon themselves to help our local restaurants they saw struggling with the pandemic. They have created the hashtag #IdahoStrong and for every piece of awesome apparel they sell, the buyer receives a $10 to a local restaurant of their choice and all net proceeds benefit that restaurant. They write:
"You can help small businesses RIGHT NOW. We are raising funds to help keep our restaurant friends alive. Buy this shirt. Get a $10 gift card to the restaurant of your choice. All net proceeds go to the restaurant you pick and the Idaho Foodbank. Free shipping. Sanitized, premium eco-printed tees.
Stay
#idahostrong
. Let’s show the country how we take care of each other. Share this post."
Visit their
website
or
Facebook page
for more information on how you can get involved and get your own t-shirt.
Our local Rotary chapter is seeking out those in need during this time. They are working on several pandemic initiatives to serve our elderly, youth, and susceptible populations who need assistance during this time. They are conducting these initiatives while under the close guidance of health professionals and adhering to recommended guidelines.
If you wish to know more about these programs, please reach out to
Club President, Stephanie Nelson (208) 630-4201.
Thank you to our Rotarians and all people who have stepped up in our community to help and be positive in anyway they can.
***Interested in checking in on our local Senior Center and Meals on Wheels Program? Email their administrator, Darlene Limbaugh
mccallsrcenter@cableone.net
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Local Grocers Announce Dedicated Shopping Times for Seniors:
Albertsons currently has designated shopping days for seniors and other at-risk populations, such as pregnant women and immune compromised individuals on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7am - 9am.
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2020 Census Begins this Month
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We understand our minds are preoccupied right now, but this month kicks-off the 2020 Census, a citizen survey for Americans that takes place every 10 years. The McCall Area Chamber, along with all entities in Valley County, encourage all of us to participate in the census and to help disseminate to all of our employees. All of us taking the few minutes to take the survey provides vital funding for our area. The other neat part of the Census? It helps keep us thinking forward, looking to our futures, and hope for what is to come.
Your response matters.
Health clinics. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. The census can shape many different aspects of your community.
The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. That funding shapes many different aspects of every community, no matter the size, no matter the location.
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Be Proactive and Register for Absentee Vote this May
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Our great State of Idaho has acted quickly for our May elections and encouraging all of us to register for absentee voting to ensure we all have the opportunity to vote!
Due to the current concerns related to the novel coronavirus, the Idaho Secretary of State’s office is encouraging voters in Idaho to vote absentee for the May 19, 2020 Primary Election.
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In additional to our incredible medical community, we want to acknowledge our grocery stores, their managers, and their staff who have endured so much and been at the front lines. We want each and every one of you to know how much we deeply appreciate all of you.
***If you haven't thanked your healthcare provider or local grocery store employee today, relay your gratitude on your next visit. Know one personally? Send them a text.
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MCCALL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
info@mccallchamber.org
(208) 634-7631
visitmccall.org
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