Covid-19

Building Vaccine Confidence in Rural Communities

ByTom Atkinson June 3, 2021June 2, 2021

Source: USDA.gov Infographic on COVID-19 Vaccinations The White House created the infographic below to outline how the COVID-19 vaccine helps to protect your rural community and yourself. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and here now. Strong confidence in the vaccines within communities will lead to more people getting vaccinated, which will lead to fewer COVID-related illnesses, hospitalizations…

Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels

ByTom Atkinson June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

Source: Governor.Oregon.gov Updated risk levels take effect Friday, June 4; Clatsop moves to Lower Risk, Lane and Polk move to Moderate Risk (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. Effective Friday, June 4, through Thursday,…

Section 502 Direct Certified Loan Application Packaging Process Updates

ByTom Atkinson May 28, 2021May 28, 2021

Source: USDA.gov Loan Packaging Express Newsletter: The tenth edition of the Loan Packaging Express has been posted to the Direct Loan Application Packagers page. Please take a moment to read recent staffing updates, success stories, and learn about the successful packaging partnerships across the nation. If you have any questions, comments, or have a packaging…

Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels

ByTom Atkinson May 27, 2021June 2, 2021

Source: GovernorOregon.gov Updated risk levels take effect Thursday, May 27; Multnomah County approved to move to Lower Risk CORRECTION: There was an error in the county risk level list in the original release. The complete list has been updated to reflect the correct risk levels: 15 in High Risk, three in Moderate Risk, and 18 in…

Grants for Businesses: Operational Cost Assistance

ByTom Atkinson May 27, 2021May 27, 2021

Source: Development.Oregon4biz.com Business Oregon’s operational cost assistance grants offer funding for businesses with 100 of fewer employees that offer the consumption of food and or drink on premise; provide specified indoor physical exercise, recreational or family entertainment; OR provide specified personal services; and that experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon. Restaurants,…

Governor Sets Vaccination Target to More Fully Reopen Economy

ByTom Atkinson May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Source: Governor.Oregon.gov Most restrictions to be lifted statewide when 70% of Oregonians 16 and older receive first dose Beginning May 21, counties eligible for option to move to Lower Risk when 65% of county residents 16 and older receive first dose and submit plan to close vaccine equity gaps County Risk level movements announced for Friday,…

Governor Kate Brown Announces County Risk Level Changes

ByTom Atkinson May 5, 2021May 5, 2021

With hospitalization rate leveling, 15 counties to return to High-Risk effective Friday, May 7 (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. With the statewide seven-day average increase for hospitalized COVID-19 positive patients dropping below 15…

Governor Kate Brown Announces Updates to County Risk Levels

ByTom Atkinson April 23, 2021April 24, 2021

Source: Oregon.gov Updated risk levels take effect Friday, April 23 CORRECTION: There was an error in the effective dates of the updated risk levels in the original release. Updated risk levels will be in effect April 23 through May 6. Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health…

April 11th – 2nd Dose COVID-19 Vaccinations for Eligible McKenzie Valley Residents

ByTom Atkinson April 5, 2021April 5, 2021

If you received your first dose at last month’s McKenzie vaccination clinics, you are eligible to register for your second shot. You must have an appointment to receive a vaccination. CLICK LINK BELOW TO REGISTER https://www.cognitoforms.com/LaneCountyCOVID/LaneCountyCOVID19VaccineScheduling?fbclid=IwAR2XWiynW8Ik_EQ0KZrQ_vCgAeShWIwSmRmeRcIP3YCBbbtVbRz884Su6kw (Locals use the code vaxMCK2021) If you don’t see the School or Leaburg as options, don’t book online and…

New Checklists & Videos to Prepare for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

ByTom Atkinson March 15, 2021March 15, 2021

Source: SBA.gov New Tools to Prepare Your Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act to provide emergency assistance to eligible venues affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The SBA is in the process of setting up the…