[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-up - new protocols announced by the Governor today

[STUART Sheri * OPRD]

  1.  New protocols announced today by the Governor Click Here<https://mailchi.mp/oregon/news-releasegovernor-kate-brown-announces-new-requirements-for-face-coverings-limits-on-social-get-togethers-to-slow-the-spread-of-covid-19?e=7d76d90ca8> to read the announcement :
     *   requiring face coverings outdoors where 6 feet of distance can’t be maintained.
     *   Reducing indoor gatherings to 10 statewide – The gathering limit applies only to indoor social get-togethers. This new rule does not change the operation of businesses or churches at this time.



  1.  Mask up social media toolkits available on the Governor’s website: https://govstatus.egov.com/or-covid-19-social-media-toolkits



  1.  Free Design Guide to Help Businesses Reopen: http://www.mcknze.com/covid-19-design-guide

Mackenzie, a design firm headquartered in Portland, has published a free COVID-19 design guide to help businesses reopen safely based on resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and state guidance. The free guide offers advice on how to maintain proper distancing, cleaning, and modifying behavior when using entrances, lobbies, restrooms, conference areas, workstations and other shared spaces. Mackenzie is currently working on a second version that will include additional information on site strategy (looking at solutions outside your building), designing new spaces, and addressing plumbing and mechanical systems.



  1.  KGW coverage of “Summer of Alberta” – nice to see the positive news coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYTVow9uxeU&feature=youtu.be


  1.  Kudos to Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance: They received grants $20,000 in grant funds from the Milton-Freewater Area Foundation and the Reser Family Foundation to help support MFDA’s Freewater Square project. This project involves repurposing an underused parking lot in Old Town Freewater and turning it into an activity center and business incubator: https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/milton-freewater-downtown-alliance-receives-grants-for-freewater-square/article_db841596-c2e0-11ea-b246-1b7afd272d87.html


  1.  Nonprofit Hub now has a Youtube channel where you can access free webinars topics like social media and fundraising tips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNP9mPqc-aCVhhzxfj-kuig/about



  1.  Interesting Project for Public Spaces Blog: https://www.pps.org/article/the-recovery-will-happen-in-public-space



  1.  Federal Paycheck Protection Program Usage in Oregon: The SBA published federal data on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans<https://development.oregon4biz.com/acton/ct/14786/s-0406-2007/Bct/q-0022/l-0007:27ce/ct3_0/1?sid=TV2%3AFZEfUEycg> earlier this week. Business Oregon created a map showing loans by ZIP code<https://development.oregon4biz.com/acton/ct/14786/s-0406-2007/Bct/q-0022/l-0007:27ce/ct4_0/1?sid=TV2%3AFZEfUEycg> and the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis analyzed the data for both industry and location<https://development.oregon4biz.com/acton/ct/14786/s-0406-2007/Bct/q-0022/l-0007:27ce/ct5_0/1?sid=TV2%3AFZEfUEycg>. PPP loans were issued in the beginning of April through June 30 and ranged from as little as $5 to approximately $10 million. Overall, the total number of loans awarded in Oregon was 62,775 and the total number of jobs companies reported retaining due to the program was 612,322.



PPP funds are provided through private lenders, backfilled with federal funds. The funds were issued to businesses in the form of loans that will be fully forgiven when used for payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. No collateral or personal guarantees were required. Neither the government nor lenders charged small businesses any fees. Funds are still available. Applications due by August 8.



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