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Dear Longmont EDP Partners,
Longmont EDP's Executive Committee and COO have had conversation to review Longmont EDP's response to COVID-19. We are monitoring county, state and federal agencies and other credible sources daily. Much of the information we have read includes warnings concerning gathering in large groups and contact with others. For the safety of our staff and partners we will heed these precautions carefully.
What this means:
- All meetings currently scheduled or to be scheduled at the Advance Longmont Center with 20 or more people will be cancelled or postponed. We will also be postponing the Commercial Brokers of Longmont meeting that was scheduled for March 18th and our All Investor Board meeting that was scheduled for April 13th.
- Staff will have regular contact with our Executive Committee to review local, state and federal agency requests and restrictions for public meetings. We will resume normal activity as soon as we know it is the responsible action.
We understand the concern and uncertainty around COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. As we learn more, we promise to keep you updated.
Along with our Advance Longmont Economic Partners (Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce, Longmont Downtown Development Authority, Visit Longmont, Small Business Development Center), we are closely monitoring developments of Federal Programs for Small Business and Employee Relief. We will pass this information to you as soon as possible.
Additionally, we are closely monitoring news from Boulder County, City of Longmont and other resources. Below, please find some resources you may find useful.
Local
• Boulder County: Disease Prevention, COVID-19
• City of Longmont
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
For details about COVID-19, including ways to protect yourself and your family, check out the CDC factsheet: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf. Customers or residents who do not have access to the internet for information about Coronavirus can call CO-Help at (303 )389-1689 or contact them by email at [email protected] (CO-Help supports Spanish and English).
Other Useful Resources
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Understanding the Coronavirus” Webinar (Learn about the impact of the outbreak on the private sector and how companies should consider their response)
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Communication Resources (Free resources including
video, fact sheets and posters available for use and distribution)
• US Small Business Administration, Guidance for Business and Employers COVID-19
• CDC: Preventing Spread in Communities
• CDC: Resources for Business and Employers
• Center for Disease Control
• World Health Organization
Longmont EDP is open for business as usual and will continue to keep you updated on programs available to businesses. We are also working with our partner, The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to find additional information concerning possible government financial resources for businesses. We will also send out communication on help for hourly wage earners when specific information becomes available.
Thank you - Longmont EDP Board of Directors and Staff
