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7/10/2020 Resources

COVID-19 July 10 Daily Update

COVID-19 July 10 Daily Update


The State Chamber/AIA will hold a “RechARge Arkansas" webinar at 2:30 p.m. next Tuesday, July 14 (see details below). The "RechARge Arkansas" webinar series is sponsored by Delta Dental of Arkansas and Walmart. Feel free to share this on social media.

On Tuesday, July 14 at 2:30 p.m., a “RechARge Arkansas” webinar will be presented titled “Workforce Education Panel: Meeting Industry Needs Through COVID-19.”

COVID-19 has proven that the skilled workforce is essential for the Arkansas and U.S. economies. In early June, the association of Arkansas Community Colleges distributed a survey to State Chamber/AIA members for feedback on current workforce education needs.

Join Arkansas Community Colleges Executive Director Dr. Andrea Henderson for highlights from the survey responses, as well as college leaders who will discuss workforce education this fall. Arkansas Northeastern College President Dr. James Shemwell, ASU Mid-South Chancellor Dr. Debra West and North Arkansas College President Dr. Randy Esters will provide insights for industry as they continue to partner with Arkansas two-year colleges for critical training needs. Click here to register.

Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment issues memo regarding regulatory flexibility due to COVID-19 here.

The SBA Arkansas District Office is hosting a free webinar today at 11 a.m. on available SBA resources for small businesses and nonprofits during COVID-19. Please join the webinar 10 minutes in advance to make sure you are able to connect.

Click on the webinar date/time below to register. After registering, you will receive a unique Skype meeting ID # and call-in information for the webinar selected.

Friday, July 10: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

ASBTDC holding webinars throughout July here.

Federal News

CDC issues COVID-19 updates here.

Grave shortages of protective gear flare again as COVID-19 cases surge here.

Scientists highlight potential link between COVID-19 and brain damage here.

Economists concerned about future congressional response to pandemic here.

An analysis of the factors involved in three COVID-19 outbreaks here.   

For additional information and resources, check our COVID-19 Coronavirus and Arkansas page here.