 Friday May 22, 2020 | Louisville KY.
COVID19 Updates and News
 + Louisville Announces a NEW Virtual Conference Focused on Youth Violence Prevention
In partnership with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, the Metro Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods and the Youth Violence Prevention Research Center (YVPRC), local youth leaders Imani Smith, Jailen Leavell and Ahmaad Edmund today announced a new virtual conference for Louisville youth, focused on violence prevention.
The conference, 502Con, is scheduled from 2-6:30 p.m. this Saturday, May 23, 2020. It has been created and will be led by local youth, and is inspired after the national conference YARD CON, a digital conference for black students presented by Watch The Yard. Individuals aged 13-30 years are encouraged to participate, although anyone can join in this inaugural event.
The virtual event is free, but registration is required.
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+ KIHBC and Norton Healthcare Organize Free COVID-19 Testing Event in English and Spanish
Norton Healthcare and the Kentuckiana Hispanic Business Council Inc. have partnered in organizing a free COVID-19 Testing event with services provided in English and Spanish. The FREE drive-thru testing will be at St. Rita Catholic Church located at 8709 Preston Highway, on Wednesday, May 27th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration is required for each person that decides to take the test.
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+ Benchmarks for Reopening our Economy: Louisville to Implement Phase Two Beginning Friday, May 22nd
Gov. Beshear created “Healthy at Work," a phased approach to reopen Kentucky’s economy. Healthy at Work is based on criteria set by public health experts and advice from industry experts. Phase 1 provided non-life-sustaining businesses in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and government agencies to reopen. Phase 2 will be a broader reopening of businesses, including the reopening of restaurants at 33% capacity plus outdoor seating. 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.
Guidelines for Businesses to Reopen
Watch Mayor Greg Fischer Hall Town for Reopening Restaurants
+ Find Daily Updates in English and Spanish for Small Businesses on the New COVID-19 Small Business Resource Portal Launched by the Small Business Majority
Small Business Majority is a national small business advocacy organization, founded and run by small business owners to ensure America's entrepreneurs are a key part of a thriving and inclusive economy. In response to the spread of COVID-19, the Small Business Majority has compiled relevant tips, resources and information on new funding opportunities and policy developments to help small businesses during this difficult time.
Small Business Majority also developed "Small business needs during and after the coronavirus crisis: A roadmap recovery," a comprehensive outline of the impacts small businesses face today, how their views on policy solutions can shape recovery for Main Street during and after COVID-19 and short and long-term recommendations for a stronger small business infrastructure in the future.
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