The anatomy of the $2 Trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill
An invitation to our 4 p.m. webinar that will address the importance of connecting socially
Taking care of seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic
Member news update
The Anatomy of the $2 Trillion
COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
The unprecedented response to the COVID-19 pandemic has prioritized keeping people apart to slow the spread of the virus. While measures such as business closures and travel restrictions are effective at fighting a pandemic, they also have a dramatic impact on the economy.
To help right the ship, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act — also known as the CARES Act — was passed by U.S. lawmakers last week with little fanfare. The act became the largest economic stimulus bill in modern history, more than doubling the stimulus act passed in 2009 during the Financial Crisis.
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The Importance of Connecting Socially
Today, April 1, 4 p.m. – The Importance of Connecting Socially:Connecting socially is important for our overall wellbeing. While we are encouraged to stay at home and limit physical social interactions, there are many ways to engage with our family members, coworkers, neighbors and friends. Join us today to hear from Angela Katsur, professional event planner, who will discuss innovative, fun and interesting ways to connect and celebrate throughout these challenging times.
Speakers: Angela Katsur, Angela Katsur Events; Amie Morgan, Associate Vice President of Programs, Winter Park Chamber of Commerce; Tiffany Cahill, Events Manager, Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
New instructions are being released by the federal government. Our Webinar will explain what steps you need to take immediately, including if you’ve already submitted your application.
Thursday, April 2, 4 p.m. - What the CARES Act Means for You
Speaker: Brince Manning, Manager, Congressional and Public Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Taking Care of Seniors
During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Stephanie Biddle - Content Manager
Part of the social distancing and stay-at-home order is to protect the most vulnerable in our community from disease, especially seniors who face a higher risk for severe illness and death from COVID-19. That compromise means not being able to visit them, and potentially puts them at risk for isolation, depression and losing their sense of connection to family and friends.
Michele Darwin, executive director of the Windward Foundation (www.windwardfoundation.org), a nonprofit organization that supports caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients, offered some expert advice for families.
“We encourage families to call often and if possible, get their elderly family members on FaceTime. We also encourage families to send care packages, cards or things that would brighten their day. When families do call, we encourage them to ask questions related to their own care and health.”
She encourages families to investigate telemedicine for their elder relatives and get permission for spouses or adult children to be on the call with the health professional. Limiting their exposure to busy waiting rooms is a good idea. Some doctors and practitioners are using tools to check blood pressure and temperature via smart phones. One local volunteer group, TeleHealth Access for Seniors (you can find them on Facebook), is collecting old iPads, tablets and phones to give to seniors currently without these devices and is helping train them on how to use them for telemedicine.
For seniors that live in their own home, bring the family over for a social-distancing visit with everyone gathered outside, separated by six feet. Some families are coming over to the sidewalk in front of loved one’s homes carrying signs with loving messages, singing cheerful songs or bringing a favorite treat.
Most grocery stores are offering special hours for seniors to shop, but you can help limit their exposure to the public by doing their grocery shopping for them or helping them to order groceries via a delivery service. If your loved one lives far away, there might be a neighbor or friend who can help or there are services such as Visiting Angels (www.visitingangels.com) which provides professional care for elders, including companionship, personal and hygiene assistance, light housekeeping and other supportive tasks. They can assist with seniors living in their own homes or in residential communities. These professional care workers are considered essential support staff at nursing homes and assisted living communities, so while you can’t visit and check on your loved one, they can.
The Mayflower in Winter Park (www.themayflower.com) has had to impose many social distancing measures to keep residents safe but are helping them to find crafts and other activities they can do in their homes to stay busy. Some residents have started sewing masks to donate to healthcare workers.
Other ideas that can help seniors stay productive and engaged is to volunteer to make phone calls for their church or place of worship or a nonprofit organization. Creating a virtual book club with friends or family members is another idea. If they have young grandchildren, maybe reading a bedtime story or playing a game together via FaceTime. Virtual classes or museum tours can also be part of a new daily routine, and staying active with virtual exercise classes, a printed exercise routine to do at home or regular walks outside can help.
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Carr, Riggs & Ingram
COVID-19 Business-Related Webinars: We know you have a lot of questions and concerns when it comes to your business. How will the Emergency Extended Family Leave affect my ability to operate and cash flow? How will the proposed SBA loan program work? Carr Riggs & Ingram is offering a series of "Quick Hit" webinars and other resources to help you navigate the effects of COVID-19 on your business. They have several topic areas already covered and are adding more as more details emerge. Click the following link to view the webinar schedule and other COVID-19 business resources provided by CRI.
Proper & Wild
Proper & Wild is open 7 days a week, 11am – 8 p.m. We have online ordering, curbside pick-up and in-home delivery. We have an expanded menu with a la carte, family style meals and wine available. Order at www.properandwildwp.com. We also launched a Virtual Farmers’ Market. With the Farmers’ Markets closed, we pulled together Sugar Top Farms, Che Bella Cheese, Lake Meadows Farm, Frog Song Organics, Dakin Dairy and more as a one-stop shop to buy all your local favorites with one convenient pick-up. Order by noon Sunday to pick up Tuesday. Order by noon Thursday to pick up Saturday.
Sandler Training Orlando
Sandler Training Orlando is currently offering virtual complimentary programs to support our local sales teams and their leaders. If you've ever been interested in test-driving Sandler Training, now is your time, as we are opening the opportunity to the general public COMPLIMENTARY for the month of April. Seats are limited so please make sure to register if you're interested in upskilling during this downturn. Every Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., we will cover relevant Sandler concepts and share applicable tips that can help your people sow the seeds of service now, which will bloom into strong sales in coming months! Register here or call us at 407-740-7355 to learn more about how we might be able to help you during this difficult time.
