“It’s a nightmare,” said Jay Ives, president of The Blind Tiger. “We have been hurt incredibly.”
In response to local businesses struggling, the Joint Economic Development Organization allocated $700,000 from “cash carry forward” funds to help small businesses, with the funds subject to future approval by the JEDO board.
JEDO chair and Shawnee County Commissioner Kevin Cook said at Tuesday night’s meeting that the money was only set aside to potentially help businesses, and while it could be used to create a fund for small businesses, no formal plan was established.
JEDO created a task force of three people incoming JEDO chair Mayor Michelle De La Isla, Shawnee County Commissioner Aaron Mays and city Councilmember Mike Lesser to determine how JEDO will use the money.
Shawnee County s JEDO saves $700,000 for small business help, specifics to be decided later
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TikTok megastars Charli and Dixie D Amelio getting their own reality series
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Charli D Amelio, who at 16 rocketed to fame with over 100 million followers on TikTok, is getting her own show alongside her sister (and fellow TikTok star) Dixie and parents Marc and Heidi.
The D Amelio Show premieres on US streaming platform Hulu in 2021. The eight-episode docuseries will follow the first family of TikTok as they navigate their sudden rise to fame, all the while still staying true to their family values.
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TikTok stars and sisters Dixie and Charli D Amelio. (Instagram) Two years ago Charli and Dixie D Amelio were virtually unknown outside of their town, and now have over 100 million fans who tune in daily for their every move. Every teen on social media dreams of becoming famous, but what happens when the reality hits? said Belisa Balaban, VP of documentaries at Hulu.
Dennis Cooley appointed interim Shawnee County health officer
Dennis Cooley will serve as the interim Shawnee County health officer until the end of the year.
“I want to thank Dr. Cooley for his willingness to step into this role for a short period of time,” said Commissioner Aaron Mays. It has been a rough year for everyone. I know he has been along with us for this ride.
The Shawnee County commissioners approved Cooley’s appointment as health officer to replace former health officer Gianfranco Pezzino, who abruptly resigned after the commissioners made two amendments to his health order on Monday.
JEDO preparing special meeting for local business stimulus plan
The Joint Economic Development Organization is preparing to hold a special meeting to consider a local stimulus plan to support small businesses as some struggle to remain open during the pandemic.
“While we love to get new businesses, we got to do something to keep the ones open that we have now,” said commissioner Aaron Mays at Monday’s Shawnee County commissioner meeting.
Mays suggested JEDO meet while the commission was preparing to vote on a county health order. Mays voted to loosen some restrictions on bars and restaurants, but said further relief was needed.
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