Phase One Reopening Guidelines
A detailed explanation of Kentucky's Healthy at Work, Phase One reopening plan.
| healthy_at_work_reopening_phase_1.pdf |
Cleaning Guidelines
The document below outlines the required cleaning guidelines passed down from the state for local businesses reopening in accordance with the plan.
| cleaning_reopening_america_guidance.pdf |
Vendor List
Click below for an available list of vendors who have made their services known and available for assistance in compliance. This list has not, as of now, been vetted. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to inquire about quality, availability, cost, etc.
| covid-19_vendor_list.pdf |
Links to Aid in Transition to Healthy at Work
Kentucky's Healthy at Work Official Website
Healthy at Work is a phased approach to reopen Kentucky’s economy. It is based on criteria set by public health experts and advice from industry experts. Each phase will be rolled out in steps to ensure the Commonwealth’s citizens can safely return to work while still protecting the most vulnerable Kentuckians.
A Message from the Powell County Industrial Authority
Powell County Businesses,
Please be aware that the Powell County Industrial Authority is being designated as the local entity to help disseminate information regarding all financial resources available from the federal and state level to assist businesses during this heath and economic crisis.
Though crisis funding is being allocated from state and federal entities, unfortunately those agencies are still scrambling to streamline the process so that businesses can apply.
Our local industrial authority is communicating daily with the KY Economic Development Cabinet to obtain information regarding assistance programs as they become available for you to apply.
To reach the Powell County Industrial Authority, you may e-mail them at: powellindusrial@bellsouth.net
In your e-mail, please include any questions and any particular needs that you anticipate your business having over the next 3-6 months. E-mails will be followed up with in the order they are received. Also, please include a phone number in your e-mail so that a follow up phone call can be made to clarify your needs if necessary.
The Powell County Industrial Authority will be compiling a list of local needs and trying to match them with state and federal funding resources as they become available.
Craig Dawson, the Industrial Authority Director will work on responding to you in the most timely manner possible.
Below is the most recent update from the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet on the availability of resource assistance. There are links to the Small Business Development Center which offers planning resources for local businesses.
Please be aware that the Powell County Industrial Authority is being designated as the local entity to help disseminate information regarding all financial resources available from the federal and state level to assist businesses during this heath and economic crisis.
Though crisis funding is being allocated from state and federal entities, unfortunately those agencies are still scrambling to streamline the process so that businesses can apply.
Our local industrial authority is communicating daily with the KY Economic Development Cabinet to obtain information regarding assistance programs as they become available for you to apply.
To reach the Powell County Industrial Authority, you may e-mail them at: powellindusrial@bellsouth.net
In your e-mail, please include any questions and any particular needs that you anticipate your business having over the next 3-6 months. E-mails will be followed up with in the order they are received. Also, please include a phone number in your e-mail so that a follow up phone call can be made to clarify your needs if necessary.
The Powell County Industrial Authority will be compiling a list of local needs and trying to match them with state and federal funding resources as they become available.
Craig Dawson, the Industrial Authority Director will work on responding to you in the most timely manner possible.
Below is the most recent update from the Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet on the availability of resource assistance. There are links to the Small Business Development Center which offers planning resources for local businesses.
Kentucky Economic Development Update
Our Cabinet continues to receive numerous inquiries from businesses, economic developers and other partners across the state asking what resources are available specific to the COVID-19 pandemic.
To help Kentucky businesses best navigate the coming weeks, our Cabinet would like you to know the following guidance and programs are available through state, federal and other partner agencies.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The SBA, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s Office and the Cabinet for Economic Development together are working quickly to qualify the entire state for SBA disaster certification. With that certification in place, small businesses anywhere in Kentucky that have been harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic will be eligible to apply for low-interest SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
That certification could be in place in the coming few days.
While the state and SBA work toward the necessary certification – and at any point thereafter – businesses can apply online for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans at www.sba.gov/disaster.
Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Kentucky SBDC is hoping for the best, but proactively preparing for the worst with regard to the developing Coronavirus situation.
The Kentucky SBDC stands ready to engage in contingency planning with our small business clients. Regardless of the causes, small businesses need to take action when the going gets tough.
While there is no single cure-all, there are many steps a business owner can take to manage through the difficult times and position the business for future growth.
If you don't want to meet in person, our business coaches are available to meet via Zoom web conference or phone to develop a plan of action for your business.
Download a copy of our checklist for Managing in Times of Financial Difficulty.
The Kentucky SBDC is here to support small business, especially during times of crisis.
The Kentucky SBDC is open for business and ready to assist business owners with contingency planning and financial management tools.
The Kentucky SBDC is here to help businesses navigate this public health crisis.
Contact the Kentucky SBDC at: https://www.ksbdc.org/contact
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday, March 17 issued guidance on public-facing business closures. Details here:
https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=95
The Governor is holding daily news conferences to provide the latest COVID-19-related announcements. These are live streamed to his Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear/.
Each briefing is available on the Governor’s YouTube channel and is followed by a news release, available atwww.kentucky.gov.
Employers and residents can stay up to date on the latest Kentucky COVID-19 information at: www.KyCOVID19.ky.gov
Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet
Gov. Beshear is waiving the waiting period for unemployment for those who are losing their jobs because of COVID-19 and will waive any work-search requirements while Kentucky’s state of emergency is in effect.
“We know the steps we are taking are going to cause people to lose their jobs,” Gov. Beshear said. “We want you to be able to qualify for unemployment and we don’t want to create impediments that keep you from being able to get through this. We are going to make sure we get through this together.”
The Kentucky Career Center provides unemployment services when employees become unemployed at no fault of their own. Those workers can receive a small amount of money to help them make ends meet during unemployment. That money comes from unemployment insurance. Unemployment insurance is funded by payroll taxes. To file a claim for unemployment insurance benefits, the job seeker must be separated from your employer or experience a reduction in your work hours.
Resources:
· Rapid Response unemployment insurance Fact Sheet for Job Seekers
· Kentucky Career Center unemployment insurance assistance locations
· 10 Tips for a better unemployment insurance experience
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
The Cabinet’s business development project managers will be making calls to existing Kentucky manufacturers, service and tech companies. Our project managers will offer insight, assistance and guidance during this time. As well, Kristina Slattery, executive director of the Office of Business and Community Services, will take point on handling and directing the Cabinet’s COVID-19-related business inquiries to our project managers, KY Innovation staff, the communications team and others within the Cabinet.
Contact the Cabinet for Economic Development at:
(502) 564-7670
econdev@ky.gov
As we go forward, the Cabinet for Economic Development will continue to make information for businesses available throughout the state.
#TogetherKy #TeamKentucky
To help Kentucky businesses best navigate the coming weeks, our Cabinet would like you to know the following guidance and programs are available through state, federal and other partner agencies.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The SBA, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s Office and the Cabinet for Economic Development together are working quickly to qualify the entire state for SBA disaster certification. With that certification in place, small businesses anywhere in Kentucky that have been harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic will be eligible to apply for low-interest SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
That certification could be in place in the coming few days.
While the state and SBA work toward the necessary certification – and at any point thereafter – businesses can apply online for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans at www.sba.gov/disaster.
Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Kentucky SBDC is hoping for the best, but proactively preparing for the worst with regard to the developing Coronavirus situation.
The Kentucky SBDC stands ready to engage in contingency planning with our small business clients. Regardless of the causes, small businesses need to take action when the going gets tough.
While there is no single cure-all, there are many steps a business owner can take to manage through the difficult times and position the business for future growth.
If you don't want to meet in person, our business coaches are available to meet via Zoom web conference or phone to develop a plan of action for your business.
Download a copy of our checklist for Managing in Times of Financial Difficulty.
The Kentucky SBDC is here to support small business, especially during times of crisis.
The Kentucky SBDC is open for business and ready to assist business owners with contingency planning and financial management tools.
The Kentucky SBDC is here to help businesses navigate this public health crisis.
Contact the Kentucky SBDC at: https://www.ksbdc.org/contact
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday, March 17 issued guidance on public-facing business closures. Details here:
https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=95
The Governor is holding daily news conferences to provide the latest COVID-19-related announcements. These are live streamed to his Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear/.
Each briefing is available on the Governor’s YouTube channel and is followed by a news release, available atwww.kentucky.gov.
Employers and residents can stay up to date on the latest Kentucky COVID-19 information at: www.KyCOVID19.ky.gov
Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet
Gov. Beshear is waiving the waiting period for unemployment for those who are losing their jobs because of COVID-19 and will waive any work-search requirements while Kentucky’s state of emergency is in effect.
“We know the steps we are taking are going to cause people to lose their jobs,” Gov. Beshear said. “We want you to be able to qualify for unemployment and we don’t want to create impediments that keep you from being able to get through this. We are going to make sure we get through this together.”
The Kentucky Career Center provides unemployment services when employees become unemployed at no fault of their own. Those workers can receive a small amount of money to help them make ends meet during unemployment. That money comes from unemployment insurance. Unemployment insurance is funded by payroll taxes. To file a claim for unemployment insurance benefits, the job seeker must be separated from your employer or experience a reduction in your work hours.
Resources:
· Rapid Response unemployment insurance Fact Sheet for Job Seekers
· Kentucky Career Center unemployment insurance assistance locations
· 10 Tips for a better unemployment insurance experience
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
The Cabinet’s business development project managers will be making calls to existing Kentucky manufacturers, service and tech companies. Our project managers will offer insight, assistance and guidance during this time. As well, Kristina Slattery, executive director of the Office of Business and Community Services, will take point on handling and directing the Cabinet’s COVID-19-related business inquiries to our project managers, KY Innovation staff, the communications team and others within the Cabinet.
Contact the Cabinet for Economic Development at:
(502) 564-7670
econdev@ky.gov
As we go forward, the Cabinet for Economic Development will continue to make information for businesses available throughout the state.
#TogetherKy #TeamKentucky