In The Know with Chamber-Main Street: Looking for the New Normal-Covid-19 Updates

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Chamber-Main Street is reading the rules and trying to navigate the new normal right along with everyone else.  Beginning May 18th, the OCMS staff will be working in the office, but the office is not open to the public. Please call or email if you need something and we will do our best to accommodate. 342-4200, [email protected].

Additionally, after two months of not having activities to promote for table tents, OCMS will distribute flyer-type versions for June. A big thank you to our sponsors for sticking with us until it made sense to begin publishing, again. With the safety rules of Covid-19 in mind, it is not practical to make the traditional table tents, therefore; our hope is the public will look for the posted flyers as they shop and do business locally.

The flyers will be sent or dropped off to each business for owners or managers to decide where to display. OCMS will continue to share the activities in this space, and Executive Director, Ashleigh Eckels encourages people to use our resources, “If you have something you want promoted within the community let us know and we will add it to the table tents and our email newsletter.”

Attention Businesses and organizations! The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) would like your input. This survey is a follow-up to UNI’s survey of businesses in mid-March. Your participation is vital to state efforts to understand the impact of the pandemic on Iowa business and organizations. https://uni.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/. Site directions indicate this is an eight-14-minute survey.

You can find more about the IEDA here: https://www.facebook.com/iowaeconomicdevelopment/

Covid-19 Related Business Resources from the Monday Morning Update

In these trying times, OCMS is here for you. Please reach out to us if you need any support materials, including posters to post in your workplace. “There are a lot of great resources out there on guidelines for the workplace and reopening your business.  If there is something you would like printed for your business let us know and we can do that for you,” said Eckels.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) created a #Back2Biz, printable workbook. It includes a 10-step list to reduce the risk of coronavirus in the workplace, posters for the public, etc. go here: http://iowasbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BacktoBiz-guidebook-final.pdf

Iowa Economic Development posted links to several webinars, such as “Inside Reopening Main Street,” with Jay Schlinsog. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv_trnncCTk&list=PLuL8qehM515gPul5gbDPVFk-FxX53rbS9&index=1

 

Stephanie Shields from Clarke County Public Health sent links to the Centers for Decease Control (CDC) guidelines and printable posters.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html

ttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/cleaning-disinfection.html

The Iowa Department of Public Health posted the following articles and checklists: idph.iowa.gov

IDPH Reopening Guidance, 5.13.2020

IDPH Reopening Guidance for Businesses That Provide Direct Services to Clients, 5.13.2020

Salon Checklist for Reopening 

Safety Considerations for Salons

Salon Social Distancing & Customer Interactions

 

Local Business Updates

The Osceola Library will remain closed until further notice, however; starting May 19, on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, they will have curbside service. Call or email to reserve items on Tuesday or Thursday from 9am-12pm, and pickup is 1-4pm. They will follow Covid-19 precautions.  342.2237 [email protected].

As stated in the last article, businesses have had to learn a different way of providing goods. Did you know Ivy Rose has hosted two, ‘Live’ sale events? According to her Facebook post, owner, Rose Ann Jordison, noted they had as many as 1000 people/devices logged in! Watching the live event was entertaining as well as practical as it was a good way for Rose Ann and crew to cut down what they move into the new building.

SalonRed Boutique and Herbal Shop officially reopened. OCMS is also excited to announce Owner, Laura Langholz, took advantage of the OCMS Sign and Awning Grant when she purchased her new blade sign. We encourage all small business owners to check into our grants.

Kerr Family Dental reopened May 18th call for appointments 342-6541  They have their infection control process posted at https://www.kerrfamilydental.com/Custom-Page-Label/cp1.

Did you know Osceola Subway is exploring delivery options! Adam Thompson asked for public opinion and he received overwhelming support!

Do you want to know which local restaurants offer takeout and delivery options? Join the Facebook group, Clarke County Takeout and Delivery.

Upcoming Community Activities (Table Tent/flyer)  

We will collect activity updates for the June flyer for another week. Please send us your updated information by May 25th. [email protected]

Now through May 31st: Clarke County Youth Rodeo Beef and Pork raffle.

May 28: Your Sweet Pickins Venue-Jars, Sips, and Succulent Workshop at (Limit to 9 people as the class will be practicing social distancing), (7pm) – must Register 641-414-2329

May 30: Your Sweet Pickins Venue-Burlap Wreath Making Workshop, 10am, limited to 9 people -must Register 641-414-2329

June 5,6,7: ‘Junkin’ on Jefferson’, 8a.m-5p.m each day. 100 miles of junkin’ from Osceola to King City, Missouri!  Watch this space for more information.