Willamette Valley
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Join us for a Virtual Office Hour to share your local business insights + updates from WVVA
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You're Invited: Virtual Office Hours
The Willamette Valley Visitors Association is working closely with various agencies in an effort to represent tourism, destinations and our amazing partners. We would like to provide a regular open forum to report on statewide updates, industry updates and help our stakeholders find the information needed to make it through. Our first session will be held, Friday May 8, 2020, from 10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m.
 
Join Tori Middelstadt, Development & Industry Relations Manager, and Katie McFall, Development Coordinator, for the conversation. Our virtual office hours will offer a loose (but guided) conversation to inform on reopening our region, as well as our time on the Regional Solutions Economic Recovery Teams for COVID-19. The goal of these meetings is to provide useful information and respectful, constructive conversation for navigating this difficult time. The goal of these meetings are to provide useful information and respectful, constructive conversation for navigating this time. General rules and efforts to keep order will be presented at the beginning of each office hour and in the chat box.
Use the following link to join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/720872501. After, Friday May 8, this will be a reoccurring virtual meeting Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00a.m. to 11:30a.m. Email industry@oregonwinecountry.org for phone dial-in information or to submit questions or topics of discussion. |
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Takeout & a Movie
Support Hospitality Help Fund
BUY A TICKET. GET YOUR FAVORITE TAKEOUT. WATCH AT HOME.
SUPPORT RESTAURANTS WHO ARE SERVING MEALS TO OUR FRONTLINE HEROS & TO THOSE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY
All revenues are shared with the Oregon Hospitality Foundation in support of Oregon restaurants! Pre-order now, and watch starting May 8. Then join us for a virtual Q&A with cast & crew Saturday, May 9 at 7pm PT. For those who are unable to attend the live Q&A May 9th, the film will be available to stream anytime May 8th-May 12th, and the Q&A will be recorded.
The film is available to view from anywhere in the U.S. & Canada. Watch on desktop, laptop, phone or screencast to TV through Airplay, Chromecast or HDMI cable. Casting to Roku TV requires direct HDMI connection.
All ticket purchases receive a one-time link to watch the movie at home + a free digital copy upon its official release this summer.
Need help? Access the FAQ or email support.
Oregon Hospitality Foundation's first fundraiser, Takeout & A Movie offers a unique and fun opportunity to benefit restaurants statewide who are supporting their community’s feeding needs. 100% of the money they receive will be distributed. In addition, the Oregon Hospitality Foundation is committing $10,000 from its own funding to this cause. See more at www.HospitalityHelpFund.org.
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Governor's Office Updates
Friday, May 1– Governor Kate Brown introduced new plans for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing, two foundational elements of her framework for reopening Oregon safely. Ensuring adequate testing capacity and contact tracing will allow Oregon’s health care system to effectively identify and treat new cases of COVID-19, trace contacts with new cases to identify those at risk for infection, and contain new outbreaks before community spread can occur. Find the full statement here.
Friday, May 1– Governor Brown signed Executive Order 20-24, which extends the March 8, 2020 state of emergency declaration to July 6, 2020.
Click for more from the Governor's Office including all executive orders. |
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Tourism State of the Industry
On April 29, Travel Oregon's CEO, Todd Davidson alongside Alana Hughson, Managing Director, Oregon Destination Association and Jason Brandt, President & CEO, Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association, hosted an in-depth discussion to inform the industry of the efforts we’re making to address the needs of travelers, partners, stakeholders and residents in a time when up-to-date information is crucial. Webinar is available here.
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SBA Now Accepting EIDL Applications From Agriculture Businesses
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In late April, Congress passed new legislation that expanded the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) to include agricultural enterprises with fewer than 500 employees. This changes previous rules that prohibited farm and agricultural businesses from participating in the program.
With these new changes, agricultural businesses are now eligible for-
- Grants of up to $10,000
- Low-interest loans of up to $2 million
The EIDL program received an additional $60 billion as part of this legislation. This funding is expected to go quickly so don't delay. Access an application on the Small Business Administration website: sba.gov.
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COVID-19 Resource Links
The Willamette Valley Visitors Association is continuing to provide helpful COVID-19 related resources for individuals, employers, and non-profits. Up-to-date resources can be found at oregonwinecountry.org.
Other key partner resources:
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Showcase your Community, #WindowToWillamette
The Willamette Valley has a long history of collaboration in trying times. Share a glimpse of the Willamette Valley through your lens. Post pictures from your business or home window (while practicing social distancing measures) on Facebook and Instagram. Tag #WindowToWillamette and #WVCommunity and be featured on WVVA’s Facebook and Instagram feeds. Consumers who share their photos can win overnight stays and local products from Willamette Valley businesses.
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Open for Business Reporting
If you are reporting to your local DMO, continue to report to them. WVVA will collect updates from our DMO partners.
Travel Oregon reporting form:
- Travel Oregon created an online form to capture recent impacts on destinations and businesses. Share your immediate needs, as well as any special promotions or inspirational stories happening during this challenging time.
Are you providing resources for children while out of school?
The Willamette Valley Visitors Association is looking for ways the Willamette Valley can bring our collaborative and educational spirit to potential visitors from a distance. If you have online or downloadable content of children’s activities, or if you are engaging the public via social media (such as through live streams) in an effort to provide a service to keep kids engaged with school closures, please let us know.
- Use the following reporting form to complete your organization's business information (Please complete the first and last question to share your efforts). https://forms.gle/fTL6Cs4q237iyYUf7
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