Save Small Business Fund to award $5000 grants
The U.S. Chamber is helping small businesses and chambers of commerce across the country with the new Save Small Business Fund. The grant-making initiative is providing $5000 in short-term relief to employers in Kentucky and across the U.S. through one-time cash grants. Businesses that have between 3 and 20 employees can apply. Funded by contributions […]
Hillcreek Rehabilitation and Care Opens Louisville-area COVID-19 Unit
A Louisville-area skilled nursing facility is answering Gov. Andy Beshear’s request for support by opening a COVID-19 unit. Hillcreek Rehabilitation and Care will begin receiving patients April 15 in Louisville-area, 33-bed unit. The Respiratory Recovery Unit at Hillcreek Rehabilitation and Care will serve patients with a positive diagnosis for COVID-19, making it one of few skilled-nursing […]
Louisville chef’s relief program goes nationwide
One Louisville chef is feeding restaurant workers nationwide through a new assistance program. Chef Edward Lee’s Restaurant Workers Relief Program is providing food and supplies to hospitality industry workers laid off due to COVID-19 daily. The LEE Initiative partnered with Maker’s Mark to get the relief program off the ground. Crowdfunding led to thousands of dollars in […]
Can you over-communicate? Tips for effective crisis communications
The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis it created have unleashed a continuous stream of information – non-stop breaking news, frequent emails, daily media briefings, almost daily newsletters and funny but unhelpful memes on social media. At C2 Strategic Communications, we’ve been asked, “If there such a thing as too much communication?” The short answer is yes. […]
Kentucky businesses get creative donating PPE
Businesses around Kentucky are chipping in to stop the spread of COVID-19. Many are even producing PPE (personal protective equipment) for the first time to address shortages. Prudential Heating & Air Conditioning saw that its UV technology could be used to decontaminate much needed N95 masks. The Louisville business designed, built and donated a custom-made UV […]
Lighter traffic lends to daytime paving on Dixie Highway
The last portion of the New Dixie Highway project will benefit from lighter road traffic. Crews working on the $35 million project will now complete much of the final surfacing during daylight hours instead of night time. Work was originally planned in the evening to avoid traffic interruptions during peak travel times. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant […]
Kentucky’s faith communities find virtual ways to worship
Across Kentucky, communities of faith are finding new ways to worship together – as well as to offer social support during a time of social distancing. The governor ordered houses of worship closed on March 19, to slow the spread of COVID-19. Video conferencing classes, live-streamed worship services, and other technological tools are being used […]
Catchy jingle from Louisville Water highlights hand washing
You’ll be tapping along with mascot Tapper watching “Hand Washin Germ Stoppin,” a catchy new jingle from the Louisville Water Company. The 20-second song highlights the importance of using soap and water for effective hand washing. Kids and adults will enjoy the tune promoting the healthy habit intended to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Louisville Water […]
Add pizzazz to your Zoom calls with Kentucky Zoom backgrounds
Did you know you can add virtual backgrounds to your Zoom video chats? You can add any image without a physical green screen to make it look like you’re in your favorite Kentucky places instead of stuck at home. No green screen needed! So if you wish you could be roaming a horse farm, touring […]
What’s most valuable in times of crisis?
When crisis hits, people turn to trusted sources, proven leaders and solid advice. How leaders perform in these difficult times will have impacts lasting long beyond the next payday. What you say and how you say it has rarely been more consequential than during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Reputation is the currency of crisis,” said professor […]
Why governor’s news conferences are resonating in Kentucky and nationwide
The current crisis is global, but many of the important decisions are being made at a local level – by governors, mayors, county judges and school board officials. Both Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, and Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine, a Republican from just across the river, have received national praise for taking decisive actions […]
See Kentucky from home on virtual tours
You can enjoy the culture of Kentucky from the comfort of your home! A number of museums and destinations across the Commonwealth offer virtual tours. Frazier Museum Explore engaging, education and entertaining stories about Kentucky history from home. This Louisville museum posts a video of the day, shares book and movie recommendations and gives history […]
Uplifting ways Kentuckians are being good neighbors
A quick search of hashtags #TeamKentucky, #TogetherKY, #LiftUpLou or #HealthyatHome will show you that Kentuckians are finding ways spread happiness from home while trying to stop the spread of COVID-19. Here are a few ways the people are Kentucky are being good neighbors. Chalk Your Walk One initiative urged neighbors to go outside and ‘chalk […]
Kentucky-related movies to stream while you stay at home
These are the days that streaming video was built for, so whaddya streaming? Here’s some Kentucky-related flicks to help fill the time: Elizabethtown – Cameron Crowe film about a young man returning to Elizabethtown for his father’s funeral. Versailles is a stand-in for Elizabethtown in some scenes. Hunger Games – If you can stomach an apocalyptic story, […]
Kentucky distilleries swap spirits for sanitizer
Kentucky distilleries are stepping up to address a COVID-19 induced shortage of hand sanitizer. Distilleries shifting some of their production from spirits to sanitizer include Lexington Brewing & Distillery Co., Old Forester Distilling Co., Woodford Reserve Distillery, Wilderness Trail Distillery and Rabbit Hole Distillery. High-proof alcohol is the main ingredient in hand sanitizer. The product […]