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Stage One of "Maryland Strong: Road Map to Recovery" Commences
Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference yesterday, May 13th, to announce the commencement of Stage One of the "Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery." Maryland has a 14-day trend of plateauing and declining numbers and therefore, effective Friday, May 15 at 5:00 PM, the Stay-at-Home order will be lifted and Maryland will move to a Safer-at-Home public health advisory.
Under the new advisory, retail stores will be able to open at 50% capacity, manufacturing may resume operations, and personal services (such as barbershops and hair salons) may open at up to 50% capacity by appointment only. Other services, such as churches and houses of worship, will be able to open with 50% capacity or less for inside services. All businesses are encouraged to take the 'Maryland Strong: Back to Business Pledge, which can be printed and posted at storefronts.
If Stage One activities are able to resume without a spike in hospitalizations, a sustained spike in ICU cases, or significant outbreaks of community transmission, Maryland will then be in a position to move to Stage Two of the recovery plan. It is important that we continue to work hard to control infections so we can continue to move forward in the reopening process. Other related documents:
As a result of the press conference, the county has already updated the Back to Business toolkit. It is attached and here is a link to the updated document: https://www.washco-md.net/wp-content/uploads/TWR_Biz-Toolkit.pdf. To help businesses navigate the reopening and economic recovery process, we have scheduled a Business Town Hall Webinar for tomorrow, Friday, May 15, from 11 am – 12:30 pm. Registration info can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/together-we-rise-webinar-business-town-hall-on-recovery-reopening-tickets-105294753442
Also, stay informed on the recovery and reopening of Washington County, MD by visiting the new website - www.WashCoRises.net. This site will be constantly updated as we move forward and has all of the resources you need. Please help us promote this through your networks. We need help getting this into the hands of every business.
Stay safe and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Paul Frey, President & CEO
Under the new advisory, retail stores will be able to open at 50% capacity, manufacturing may resume operations, and personal services (such as barbershops and hair salons) may open at up to 50% capacity by appointment only. Other services, such as churches and houses of worship, will be able to open with 50% capacity or less for inside services. All businesses are encouraged to take the 'Maryland Strong: Back to Business Pledge, which can be printed and posted at storefronts.
If Stage One activities are able to resume without a spike in hospitalizations, a sustained spike in ICU cases, or significant outbreaks of community transmission, Maryland will then be in a position to move to Stage Two of the recovery plan. It is important that we continue to work hard to control infections so we can continue to move forward in the reopening process. Other related documents:
As a result of the press conference, the county has already updated the Back to Business toolkit. It is attached and here is a link to the updated document: https://www.washco-md.net/wp-content/uploads/TWR_Biz-Toolkit.pdf. To help businesses navigate the reopening and economic recovery process, we have scheduled a Business Town Hall Webinar for tomorrow, Friday, May 15, from 11 am – 12:30 pm. Registration info can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/together-we-rise-webinar-business-town-hall-on-recovery-reopening-tickets-105294753442
Also, stay informed on the recovery and reopening of Washington County, MD by visiting the new website - www.WashCoRises.net. This site will be constantly updated as we move forward and has all of the resources you need. Please help us promote this through your networks. We need help getting this into the hands of every business.
Stay safe and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Paul Frey, President & CEO
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The Impact of COVID-19 Coronavirus on Chamber Functions
The executive committee and staff of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce have been closely monitoring developments in the worldwide spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). After reviewing available public health information and carefully considering the impact that public events may have on the spread of this disease, we have made the difficult decision to cancel or reschedule a number of Chamber events through the end of March 2020.
Right now these events include the rescheduling of the March 19 BASH at the Boys and Girls Club of Washington County to Thursday, April 16, and the cancellation of the State of the Chamber on March 26. As of this time, we are still planning on holding One More Customer at the Chamber office on Tuesday, March 17, and Maximize Your Membership, also at the Chamber office, on Thursday, March 19. We will continue to assess the situation carefully, and we will provide additional updates as decisions are made regarding these and other future events.
In the meantime, the Chamber staff will remain accessible via the office telephone (301-739-2015) and email (info@hagerstown.org). You may also call or text Chamber President Paul Frey at 301-514-5738 at any time. I encourage you to contact the Chamber office with ANY questions, concerns, or suggestions you and any of your staff may have as we navigate this situation.
We are all hopeful that the repercussions resulting from Coronavirus will end soon so that we can get back to “business as usual.” In the meantime, please do what you can to stay healthy. And remember, your Chamber is ready, willing, and able to assist you!
Sincerely,
Gary Hayes
Chairman of the Board
Right now these events include the rescheduling of the March 19 BASH at the Boys and Girls Club of Washington County to Thursday, April 16, and the cancellation of the State of the Chamber on March 26. As of this time, we are still planning on holding One More Customer at the Chamber office on Tuesday, March 17, and Maximize Your Membership, also at the Chamber office, on Thursday, March 19. We will continue to assess the situation carefully, and we will provide additional updates as decisions are made regarding these and other future events.
In the meantime, the Chamber staff will remain accessible via the office telephone (301-739-2015) and email (info@hagerstown.org). You may also call or text Chamber President Paul Frey at 301-514-5738 at any time. I encourage you to contact the Chamber office with ANY questions, concerns, or suggestions you and any of your staff may have as we navigate this situation.
We are all hopeful that the repercussions resulting from Coronavirus will end soon so that we can get back to “business as usual.” In the meantime, please do what you can to stay healthy. And remember, your Chamber is ready, willing, and able to assist you!
Sincerely,
Gary Hayes
Chairman of the Board
Public Safety Awards Nomination Deadline Extended
Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 11th for the Fourth Annual Washington County Public Safety Awards Breakfast at Fairplay Fire Hall & Event Space. The Washington County community, along with Chamber Members, area elected officials, and public safety supporters are all invited to attend this one-of-a-kind event! Help honor the top men and women who dedicate their lives to the safety of Washington County’s citizens! DRIVEN TO NOMINATE SOMEONE? Click here for the nomination form, full of category information & qualifications. The nomination deadline has been extended indefinitely, for the time being. Having issues downloading form? Contact Tim Luipersbeck at tim@hagerstown.org
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2021 Business Awards Nominations OpenNominations are officially open for the 2021 Business Awards! Simply CLICK HERE to place your nomination(s) through this simple form. All six categories are returning for this next year's big night: At Your Service Award, Large Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Washington County Young Professional of the Year and Washington County Business Person of the Year! Please not that the Chamber simply facilitates these awards and has no vote! The judges for 2021? Those will be your current 2020 winners: Kellgard General Contracting, JLG, Girls Inc. of Washington County, Sprint - Maugans Ave., Heather Guessford and Aaron Peteranecz.
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