As we feel the impact of COVID-19, Americans are relying on high speed broadband more than ever before. As a company, we want to help ease the strain during this challenging time, particularly for students and teachers who are relying on distance learning. Charter (under our Spectrum brand name) has committed to the following for 60 days, beginning Monday, March 16:
Charter will offer Spectrum Internet up to 100 Mbps for FREE, including in-home Wi-Fi, to new subscriber households with teachers or K-12 or college students for 60 days.*
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After careful thought and consideration, we have decided to reopen our Overland Park and Lee's Summit bakeries today with limited hours of operation to be able to serve you and our wonderful community during this challenging time. We are working toward reopening our Mission and North Kansas City bakeries in the very near future.
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Kansas City, MO – For COVID-19 information specific to construction, The Builders’ Association has established the COVID-19 Construction Action Center on the home page of its website at www.buildersassociation.com. The COVID-19 Construction Action Center includes safety and health best practices as well as summaries of federal and local laws and orders.
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Polsinelli is national law firm with more than 900 attorneys in 21 offices coast-to-coast. Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, its cross-disciplinary COVID-19 attorney team has provided helpful resources to answer many questions companies are asking regarding COVID-19.
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NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2020 BERNARD POWELL AWARD
Since 1980, Centurions Leadership Program has, in Bernard Powell’s memory, recognized alumni who demonstrate outstanding leadership, deep commitment to service and clear passion for the improvement of the Greater Kansas City area. The recipient is selected by a committee of those who previously received the award.
To submit a nominee for this year's Bernard Powell Award, please click on the link below. Please submit your nominations by Monday, April 27.
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FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO
As you know, Missouri Governor Mike Parson issued a stay-at-home order for the state on Friday, and we thank him for that. As I’ve said before, the virus doesn’t recognize county lines or municipal boundaries and the order was essential to help flatten the curve for our frontline medical professionals as well as all of us.
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From Joe Reardon, President & CEO of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce:
“Governor Parson has made the right decision to issue a stay-at-home order for the State of Missouri. We applaud his decision. The Coronavirus doesn’t recognize state, county, or city lines. This order will save Missourians’ lives and help flatten the curve for our frontline medical professionals.
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Calvin Girard, senior human resources business partner, Evergy, ascends to the position of board president after serving four years on the board. He succeeds Ryan Bresette, president, Live Like Luke Foundation, whose 10 years of service culminated in the expansion of our classroom space in Midtown, and reaching our goal to serve 150 students each year. Bresette will now serve as chair emeritus.
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The KC Chamber wants to make sure Kansas City area businesses have every opportunity to get the federal relief funds they need to keep going and stay strong. The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to support small businesses as they work to keep their workforce employed during the coronavirus pandemic.
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