COVID-19 UPDATE in Downtown Bozeman

The Downtown Bozeman Partnership is continuously monitoring COVID-19 and want to respond and react accordingly and be a resource for our community partners and businesses.
 
First, in an effort to do our part to minimize person-to-person interaction, we are implementing some changes to our operating procedures that will take place until further notice:
    •    The Downtown Bozeman Partnership office will be closed to the public. You may still reach us at 406-586-4008 and leave a message, or email info@downtownbozeman.org.

We are reviewing our programming, meeting and event schedules daily. The safety of our businesses and our community are our top priorities. Review the following updates for Downtown Bozeman Partnership Events or Meetings:
    •    Business Improvement District Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 18 at 12pm – CANCELLED
    •    The Bridal Walk on April on Saturday, April 4 from 11am to 3pm - POSTPONED. We will keep in touch with all vendors about the potential of rescheduling or modifying this event. Stay tuned to our website and social media for current announcements and updates...
    •    Bobcat Fest on Main on Friday, May 1 from 5 to 7pm – CANCELLED
Finally, as we locally face new challenges with the progression of COVID-19, we are in a place of information overload and want to, at minimum, help you filter some of that information. We have compiled some resources we have found to be valuable. Please reach out to us as well as your neighbors with any additional information you have found helpful in this situation.

    •    DBA Member Chat Space – CLOSED Facebook Group. Please share your COVID-19 business plan or resources with your neighboring businesses. Your information and willingness to share it is invaluable.
    •    NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: Order Closure of Bars and Restaurants in Gallatin County. “An order issued Monday by Gallatin City-County Health Officer Matt Kelley imposes restrictions on bars, brew pubs, wineries, casinos, and restaurants in order to help reduce spread of covid19 and slow down the current pandemic."

    •    SBA Guidance for Businesses and Employers. "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the most up-to-date information on COVID-19. This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)."
    •    National Restaurant Association Recommendations. "The National Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help our employers and employees address this public health emergency."
    •    OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces. "To reduce the impact of COVID-19 outbreak conditions on businesses, workers, customers, and the public, it is important for all employers to plan now for COVID-19."
    •    NY Times: Here’s What’s in Congress’s Emergency Coronavirus Bill. “The package includes free coronavirus testing for all, but its two weeks of paid sick don’t apply to many workers. The Senate is expected to take up the measure early next week."
We know COVID-19 announcements and details are changing daily, sometimes hourly, please check in to our website at www.downtownbozeman.org and our Instagram and Facebook @downtownbozeman.

Stay Healthy,
Ellie Staley
Downtown Bozeman Partnership