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On April 17th, 2020, Linn County Public Health staff hosted a webinar for for manufacturing employers looking at the issue of potential COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace. The webinar provides practical guidance for management as well as occupational health and safety staff. A copy of that...
Read MoreThe Gazette Launches Business Marketing Grant Program CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (April 17, 2020) – The Gazette has announced the launch of a community grant program to help local businesses continue marketing themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program allocates up to $100,000 in matching advertising dollars...
Read MoreThe Linn County Public Health Department (LCPH) has prepared COVID-19 safety guidance for the construction industry. Employers should also note the Construction Industry Safety Coalition has produced a COVID-19 plan template with recommendations for best practice, and it may be customized to fit the needs...
Read MoreApril 14, 2020 The daily stress caused by the virus, social distancing and a deep financial crisis have had a big impact on all people in our community. It is normal to experience feelings of isolation, anxiety and uncertainty in this abnormal situation. Prioritizing your mental...
Read MoreThe Iowa Department of Public Health has released new guidance for employers regarding outbreaks of COVID-19 in the workplace. Linn County Public Health will be hosting a webinar to help answer your questions and provide more clarity to the guidelines that have been released. The...
Read MoreOn April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors announced the creation of a new lending initiative designed to help local banks support Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). The Main Street Lending Program will allow eligible financial institutions to make 4-year loans with deferred...
Read MoreICSC has created a resource page to help retailers, property owners, and landlords addresses challenges to the industry created by the global pandemic. Industry updates, webinars and discussion of how business support programs can assist retail business are available on the website. ICSC is a member-based...
Read MoreThe state of Iowa has launched a new website to present individuals, businesses and organizations comprehensive information about the COVID-19 Outbreak. The site intends to serve as a resource for those partner organizations working to manage the economic impact of the outbreak. Visit www.coronavirus.iowa.gov/ for...
Read MoreLooking for an easy to use checklist for current Federal COVID-19 Economic Development Programs? Click here to a useful outline of federal agency economic development programs. Continue to look here for additional updates as new opportunities become available....
Read MoreLove Your Local Iowa supports Eastern Iowa small business and non-profit organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses account for 44 percent of U.S. economic and in this time they need community support more than ever. Patrons can locate the type of business the are looking...
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