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We know your faces, but do you know ours? Over the last 20 years, we have gotten to know you, our readers, on a personal level. We thought it was only fair we shared a little bit about ourselves, so that next time you spot us in the grocery store check-out line you will know exactly how to strike up a conversation.
Jason Harris, Publisher
Jason Harris, son of founder of Harris Publishing Darryl Harris, is a lifelong resident of Idaho Falls. Jason married his high school sweetheart, Michelle Clements, after serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Curitiba, Brazil. Jason is the father of four daughters and considers himself the luckiest guy in the world. A graduate of both Ricks College and Idaho State University, Jason brings with him a degree in journalism and his experience growing up in the publishing industry.
The following is a column submitted by the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit America, it devastated our economy. Millions of jobs were lost. Small businesses closed their doors. Domestic retail spending dropped. Industrial production declined. Many of our friends, family members, and neighbors struggled to pay their bills and put food on the table.
Things improved this summer, but we now find ourselves experiencing a spike in cases, locally and across the country. And, once again, the economy is suffering the consequences.
On the day America saw its biggest spike in cases, the Dow dropped hundreds of points. The correlation between the coronavirus and the economy is undeniable.