Alien Greetings, How a High Touch Retail Store is Sanitizing and Pillow Talk- Watch it all on WOW!
Hey locals, we've got another episode of WOW! We’re Open Wednesday’s. This week we talk to a high touch retail store, Discount Mattress Lady, to find out how to keep your customers safe, doors open and the good times coming. Lake Forest Shop & Dine partnered with Bob Ampe, Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Realty, to go behind closed doors of Lake Forest’s small businesses to reveal neighborhood heroes, give exclusive discounts and showcase the Lake Forest Shop & Dine Experience! #LFWOW
Lake Forest Enters Stage 2 of Reopening
Today Lake Forest opened some businesses under stage two of local and state guidelines named the "Resilience Roadmap." Businesses may open as long as they comply with the guidelines voted on by the Orange County Board of Supervisors as well as state and federal orders.
ORANGE COUNTY’S BUSINESS GUIDELINES FOR REOPENING
ORANGE COUNTY'S BUSINESS GUIDELINES FOR REOPENING. The following press release was sent by Supervisor Dough Chaffee, an outside organization. Lake Forest Shop & Dine does not edit press releases and we publish them to bring you direct information.
Western States Pact may Keep Orange County Waiting to Open Businesses
Orange County has seen protesting over the past few weeks in support of opening businesses and resuming life. As impatient as county residents may be, there are some challenges Orange County has to face outside the county before opening up. In a press conference Monday, Governor Newsom said any decisions on reopening would be done in collaboration with other western states. Currently there is a Western Pact with California and four other Western states.
Essential Workers Required to Wear Masks in OC
Starting Friday, April 24 some essential workers in Orange County are required to wear face masks while at work. The directive does not apply to customers. Vice Chairman Andrew Do, First District Supervisor, initiated the directive synonymous with the April 1 guidance from the California Department of Public Health, suggesting face coverings to be worn in public.
California Covid-19 Update- Ethnicity Breakdown, PPE, Jobs, New Mask Sanitizing Technology, & More
California has pushed efforts in the last week to procure medical supplies, address at risk populations and set-up alternative care sites to take pressure off healthcare facilities during the Covid-19 pandemic. We have touched on California's current reported numbers, ethnicity breakdowns, testing in the state, medical facilities, at risk populations, jobs, businesses and a list of current suspensions and moratoriums.
Private Practice Covid-19 Testing in OC
Private doctors are starting to administer Covid-19 tests throughout Orange County, offering certificates saying you are negative and may go back to work. Orange County Deputy Agency Director, Public Health Services David M. Souleles addressed the elusive paperwork and private practice testing groups in Orange County.
Lake Forest Covid-19 Recap & Update – By the Numbers
Hi Locals! We know everything has been moving at the speed of light so we wanted to provide a quick recap for you that's easy, quick and factual. This is a three-part installation starting with our favorite city and county: Lake Forest, Orange County!
Lake Forest Ramps Up Help for Local Businesses During Quarantine
The Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce held a live stream on Facebook today discussing city efforts to help local businesses during the covid-19 pandemic. ake Forest Council Member Dwight Robinson said the Lake Forest Economic Development team has been reaching out to businesses and is available for help and questions.
What the CARES Act Economic Aid Package Means for Small Business Owners
The coronavirus economic relief package (H.R. 748) is now signed into law as the largest economic relief package in United States history. The $2.2 trillion relief package includes $377 billion for small business loans and grants. The bill also allocates $17 billion for deferring payments on small business loans and $10 billion in small business emergency grants.