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News Release
Commissioners Here to Help Local Businesses with New Relief Programs - 03/28/20

Commissioners Here to Help Local Businesses with New Relief Programs

(Douglas County, Ore.) As you drive around our county, you see the take-out only and delivery signs; the doing business online only signs and the business temporarily closed signs.  This is unprecedented times for all of us. The COVID-19 crisis has definitely changed how we live, work and play.  Your Douglas County Board of Commissioners is working directly with our state and federal partners to develop and implement relief programs for our community and our businesses. 

President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that Congress passed on Friday, March 27.  The CARES Act contains programs and initiatives that are expected to help business owners make it through these difficult times.  Once implemented there will be a number of resources available for small businesses, some non-profits and other employers.  The Small Business Administration (SBA) has developed a guide to help you navigate through the new programs and initiatives.  Read the SBA CARES Act guide here.

Commissioner Chris Boice has been working with local businesses and economic development partners during the crisis to find support for those dealing with hardships and challenges.  “As more information becomes available on the CARES Act and other relief programs, we will be here to help you find the resources you need to help your business stay afloat as we weather this storm together,” commented Commissioner Boice. 

As a reminder, it is important to continue to support our local businesses and business owners as much as we can during this crisis.  Businesses are the cornerstones of our communities, they are our neighbors, our friends and our family. They need your continued support.  So, order that take-out meal, rent that movie, get your carpets cleaned, get your oil changed, drop off your dry cleaning and pick out that new paint color.  Make sure to practice no contact or 6 feet distancing. Reach out to business owners that have closed and see how you can help them.  Support them today, so they will be around tomorrow.  

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