COVID19 News, Links, Updates for Businesses & the Community
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January, 2022 - COVID Test Kits Distribution - Test kits will arrive on January 6, 2022 at noon to High Plains Community Center. DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY. Read More Info HERE
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Regional Travel Advisory
There is a regional travel advisory within Connecticut put into effect on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Anyone traveling into Connecticut, New York, or New Jersey from a state that has a new daily positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents or a state with a 10% or higher positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average are directed to self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. The data is updated frequently - GOVERNOR LAMONT'S EXECUTIVE ORDER 7III and STATES THAT MEET THE CRITERIA
OEDC Webinar: COVID19, As the Economy Reopens
An informational session held on June 3, 2020 with Town of Orange officials and the business community regarding the pandemic. View it here: WEBINAR
Industry Rules & Self Certification
LATEST GUIDANCE ON PHASES & WHAT IS OPEN
SECTOR RULES FOR REOPENING
SELF CERTIFY YOUR BUSINESS
Restaurants – Outdoor Dining
Town of Orange Application for Outdoor Dining – Apply on the Town’s VIEWPOINT SYSTEM
Department Contact Info:
Town Sanitarian: Brian Slogoski – 203-891-4732
Planning & Zoning: Jack Demirjian – 203-891-4746
State of Connecticut Links
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM APPLICATION
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN FORGIVENESS APPLICATION
INFRARED THERMOMETERS APPLICATION
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION/DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
COVID Cases
CASES IN CONNECTICUT BY TOWN and CASES GLOBALLY
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COVID Restrictions Update / Restaurant Revitalization |
| Monday, May 3, 2021 | |
| Information regarding an update on COVID restrictions, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and how to apply, as well as information on a few OEDC events. Restaurants are encourage to apply for this program (Restaurant Revitalization Fund), funds do not need to be repaid. |
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Two New State Programs: PPP #2 & STEP |
| Wednesday, December 23, 2020 | |
| Round 2 of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and a new program, State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) |
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News from the State & the OEDC |
| Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | |
| In this newsletter you will read about the State of CT increases the amount businesses can be fined for not adhering to COVID19 Guidelines. In addition, news about OEDC programs and events. |
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Small Business Grant Application & More |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | |
| In this newsletter you will read information regarding the Small Business Grant Program, a list of PPE Suppliers, Free COVID testing, COVID Phone App and news from the OEDC. |
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State of CT News & OEDC Happenings |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2020 | |
| New information from the State has been released regarding rolling back to Phase 2, a new grant, and PPP loan forgiveness webinars. In additon, see news on business openings, ribbon cuttings and new events from the Orange Economic Development Corporation. |
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Phase 3 Reopening the Economy |
| Friday, September 25, 2020 | |
| Governor Lamont announces Phase 3 of reopening the economy in effect October 8th. |
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PPP Extension, Travel Advisory, Signage, OEDC News & More |
| Wednesday, July 8, 2020 | |
| In this newsletter, please find updated information from the State of Connecticut regarding Phase 3 delay, travel advisory & quarantine, the Paycheck Protection Program extension, and new signage for your business, as well as news from Orange Economic Development regarding a business update, information from the Orange Community Farmers Market and the Orange Volunteer Fire Department |
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Phase 2 Guidelines, Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act & More |
| Monday, June 8, 2020 | |
| New information from the State regarding Phase 2 Guidelines, the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, PPE suppliers list, Executive Order 7XX, and more. Also a link to the 6/3/20 OEDC Webinar, COVID19 As the Economy Opens. |
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Free Webinar June 3: COVID19 As the Economy Reopens, Q&A Session |
| Monday, June 1, 2020 | |
| A Q&A Session with the Town of Orange Health Department, Director of Health, and Chief of Police to discuss COVID19 topics relating to the Town of Orange and the Orange business community. Presented by the Orange Economic Development Corporation. |
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Compliance Violations, Survey Results, Phase II Reopening & More |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | |
| Below is new information from the State regarding Phase II of reopening the economy, compliance to general rules, Virtual Open House Day, and more. |
