COVID · Public Policy · Financial Services · Healthcare · Economic Development
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (KC Chamber) applauds Congress for its bipartisan and bicameral work to pass the “Phase 3” relief bill known as the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) that is estimated to be upwards of $2 Trillion (and larger because of the flexibility given to the Federal Reserve to inject more money into the economy which will put it well over three times the amount of the 2008 TARP bailout). According to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, this bill is designed to add relief to the economy for 10-12 weeks.
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The KC Chamber is working to make sure Kansas City and its business community are well represented in conversations about federal relief, and we have more information for you about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) at these critical times. Here’s our latest update.
First FaceTime with the region’s Federal Staffers – here are the highlights!
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In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the KC Chamber has been working daily with our local, state and federal policy makers advising them on the needs and concerns of our members and tracking their updates on COVID-19 relief assistance and health and safety measures. Below are copies of some of the communications that we have had with our Chamber members and policymakers.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas – in consultation with Health Department Director Dr. Rex Archer and Emergency Medical Services Medical Director Dr. Erica Carney – today issued a “Stay at Home” Order, requiring Kansas Citians to stay at home except for “essential activities” as our community continues working to slow the spread of COVID-19. Grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, and healthcare facilities will remain open. This order will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 24.
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As the coronavirus crisis continues to evolve and businesses and individuals are enduring growing hardships related to the health and financial impacts of the virus, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce has been consulting with local, state and federal officials to identify opportunities to provide relief to our businesses, workforce and citizens. Below is a summary of federal government action and dialogue to date. The chamber applauds the congress for its strong bipartisan and bicameral work to bring several relief efforts forward.
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KC Chamber · Public Policy · Healthcare · Workplace Development · World Trade Center · Newsletters
FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO
Mental health in the workplace – that’s what we focused on at last week’s Healthy KC Breakfast & Vendor Expo, releasing the results of the member mental health assessment we conducted late last year. We had great attendance and the information shared was insightful for KC businesses.
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KC Chamber · Public Policy · Real Estate · Newsletters
FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO
WE’RE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!!! And we are certain Lamar Hunt is smiling. Along with everyone else in Kansas City.
KC was pumped up for the AFC Championship and that enthusiasm will ratchet even higher before Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens February 2.
And our American Jazz Museum gets a donation from the Nashville Area Chamber and the Titans, thanks to a bet we placed with the Nashville Chamber.
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FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO
Thinking about growing your business? With 95 percent of consumers living outside the borders of the U.S., why not consider expanding to other markets? (And if you’ve got a website, you’re already a global business, as many of our members have found.)
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