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Alabama
Tuscaloosa: The Alabama Department of Public Health is asking residents who have tested positive for the coronavirus to participate in a confidential survey that will help experts learn more about the virus’s spread. The department said its online survey is designed to “supplement ADPH investigation and contact tracing efforts.” All answers will remain confidential, and the survey is estimated to take about five to 10 minutes to complete, ADPH said in a news release. Meanwhile, virus-related hospitalizations in the state have reached a low that compares to COVID-19 inpatient totals reported in late September and early October. Just 589 newly confirmed cases were reported Friday, with a seven-day average of 662 cases, according to Bama Tracker. According to data published by Bama Tracker, 722 COVID-19 hospita
By Angela Martini
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (Arts Center) – The Arts Center announced that Jamestown is among 12 recipients of The North Dakota Department of Commerce’s Main Street Initiative Vibrancy grant.
The Main Street Initiative Vibrancy grant is meant to add a spark of activity and energy in communities through North Dakota. The program helps provide small investments in community projects or events that encourage public art, activate underutilized space or promote walking and biking.
“This grant is a great opportunity to inspire others to engage and contribute to their community’s quality of life for both visitors and residents,” Interim Commerce Commissioner Shawn Kessel said.
BISMARCK, N.D. â The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced that the Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant (HERG) application window for round two will begin on Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. CST and will close on Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. CST.
âWe have learned a great deal over the course of the last few months,â Interim Commerce Commissioner Shawn Kessel said. âOur team has listened and gathered valuable feedback to improve the HERG application process. With changes in the federal deadline, second-round applicants will be allowed more time to respond to questions. We were able to broaden the definition of entertainment venues slightly so more businesses will be eligible. It is our goal to distribute every dollar we can to eligible North Dakota businesses.â
The Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant assists some businesses affected by the pandemic. 8:04 am, Jan. 29, 2021 × The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that the Hospitality Economic Resiliency Grant (HERG) application window for round two will begin on Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. CST and will close on Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. CST.
“We have learned a great deal over the course of the last few months,” Interim Commerce Commissioner Shawn Kessel said. “Our team has listened and gathered valuable feedback to improve the HERG application process. With changes in the federal deadline, second-round applicants will be allowed more time to respond to questions. We were able to broaden the definition of entertainment venues slightly so more businesses will be eligible. It is our goal to distribute every dollar we can to eligible North Dakota businesses.”