COVID-19 Updates

York: Due to the Presidential and Local Disaster Declarations, local government along with some Private Non-Profit (PNP) critical and non-critical services may be eligible for COVID-19 related reimbursement. Education, Utility, Medical, Emergency Services, homeless shelters, Houses of Worship and others may be eligible. If eligible, your facility must get e-portal acces...Continue Reading

SMALL BUSINESS PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. {Fully Forgiven} • Funds are provided in the form of loans that will be full...Continue Reading

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses. Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain thei...Continue Reading

Are you trying to find out if your business is considered an "essential" business during the COVID19 response time? Every state is using slightly different rules, however, the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security has released this guidance.Continue Reading

The picture shows Gov. Ricketts (podium), DAS Director Jason Jackson (far left), and Green Plains CEO Todd Becker (seated on right) at today’s press conference. Watch the video by  clicking here LINCOLN – Yesteraay, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that Nebraskans will have until July 15, 2020 to pay state incom...Continue Reading

One of my favorite Advanced Economic Developers Leadership Program faculty members, Dr. Ed Nichols, has prepared a short “Communicating Through Uncertainty” guide and I thought it might be helpful as you craft communication messages in the coming days and weeks.  Dr. Nichols’ communicating in uncertain times is based on hi...Continue Reading

Media Release: Gov. Ricketts Announces Eligibility of Nebraska Businesses to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans   LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts welcomed news that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a statewide economic injury declaration for Nebraska.  The declaration qualifies small businesses throughout the state to apply for SBA disaster assistanc...Continue Reading

Federal and state government entities and nonprofits are working together to control the spread of the coronavirus and to support the businesses and individuals impacted by the virus and/or the protective measures being taken. Click here to view the complete list of resources.Continue Reading

Lisa Hurley spoke to the NDOL Southeast office, and their staff will not be able to come to York County for now. You may call the Beatrice Office Phone: 402-223-6060, and they will help you over the phone. Unemployment Claims related to COVID-19 filed on or after March 22, 2020 throug...Continue Reading

York County Health Coalition Basic Needs Committee, Nebraska Identified Needs as of March 19, 2020   What is Needed DHHS needs hand sanitizer, gloves and masks for when doing home visits   Need Help York Area Chamber of Commerce had a question as to how YORK ELEMENTARY can be assisted with their remote learning tasks.  Their office reached ou...Continue Reading

The State of Nebraska has released a one-page resource directory for COVID-19.  Please click here. If that doesn't work, this is the direct link. https://dol.nebraska.gov/PressRelease/Details/141 The Nebraska State Chamber has released a landing page for business resources. Please click here or here is the direct link. https://www.nechamber.com/coronavirus-update.html Nebraska Children & Families hav...Continue Reading

Four Corners Health Department and York County Nebraska community leaders are starting a weekly COVID-19 update. Listen to the first one here. Zoom meetings will be via Zoom on Thursday mornings at 8:30. To be included on the email invite to lhurley@yorkdevco.com or madonnam@yorkchamber.org. Thank you for your patience a...Continue Reading

Last week, Wood & Aiken summarized the various guidance documents that had been issued by federal agencies for employers on COVID-19 and pandemic planning. On March 18, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the agency responsible for enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws, updated its guidance related to the Americans with Disabilitie...Continue Reading

The York Chamber of Commerce and York County Development Corporation (YCDC), are coordinating our efforts to serve the community. Resources for both businesses and families will be shared. Our local media will continue to produce local, accurate news and updates. In addition, YCDC and the Chamber in partnership with Fou...Continue Reading

YCDC is here to help our business community in this time of need. Feel free to reach out to us if you need anything. We also would like to let you know, if you need help setting up a Zoom meeting, give Lisa or Derek a call or email. I...Continue Reading

YCDC highly encourages you follow guidance on dealing with Coronavirus from Four Corners Health Department. The following guidance on labor law and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act was shared with Lisa by Woods & Aitken. While Woods & Aiken is not from York County, it is a connectio...Continue Reading