The Governor’s Stay At Home Missouri order means changes in business operations and travel.
One week ago today the order went into effect. Missourians are to stay at home unless they are exercising outside or conducting essential business at those establishments defined by the Homeland Security guidelines. These include food providers, medical facilities, gas stations, and several others. The order did not close any Missouri businesses but did require the non-essential ones to operate with less than 10 people at their facility and practice social distancing.
We are urging all our listeners to follow the guidelines and orders they are under. For those non-essential businesses choosing to stay open, you must find a way to conduct business virtually. Some examples are online with shipping, curbside pickup, delivery, and gift card purchases. Keep in mind, people are not supposed to be traveling to non-essential businesses.
And for those of you who have the resources and are not greatly affected by the current pandemic, please look for ways to spend your dollars locally. Check www.keepcapestrong.com under the Shop Strong and Dine Strong tabs for options.
And a special note to all our local small businesses, please pursue your options for relief under the CARES Act. Even if you are not greatly affected now, the immediate future is uncertain and consulting your accountant and banker is a good idea.
Finally, I want to say thank you to our local businesses and our local media partners. The efforts you are making to adapt and to keep people informed are overtly recognizable.
