The Highlights

Stay Safe to Stay Open Utah
Adjustment to Business License Fees in Millcreek
Utah's Statewide Virtual Job Fair
Millcreek Business Council Digital Marketing Virtual Webinar
Networking Luncheon Meet n' Eat July 14
Canyon Rim Cares Day of Service Business Opportunities
Business Resources
Businesses Who Are Open Now

Stay Safe to Stay Open Utah

Yesterday, the Salt Lake Chamber announced the launch of “Stay Safe to Stay Open,” a campaign to inform and support businesses in following COVID 19 guidelines from the Utah Department of Health. The initiative was introduced with an invitation for businesses to take a pledge that they will follow best practices to protect employees and customers. Businesses that take the pledge will receive a “seal of approval” to display in their commercial locations and be included in an online searchable database.

Participating businesses pledge their teams will follow state health guidelines and to:

Conduct temperature checks before work and stay home when sick;
Wash hands frequently and avoid touching face and eyes;
Practice physical distancing including wearing face coverings in close common areas;
Learn about high-risk groups and help protect them;
Cover mouths when coughing or sneezing;
Clean high touch surfaces frequently; and,
Follow public health guidance as updated.

Go to https://stayopenutah.com/ to take the pledge today!

Business License Administrator Alex Wendt working hard to assist Millcreek’s 1,000+ licensed businesses.

Adjustment in Business License Fees in Millcreek

Millcreek has partnered with Zions Public Finance to conduct the first business license fee study since the city’s incorporation. The results are guiding an update to the fee schedule that more accurately reflects the true cost of licensing. “For some types of businesses, they may see a slight increase, but for most they will see a savings,” said Alex Wendt, Millcreek Business License Administrator. For an example, Alex points to the basic business license fee that will reduce from $150 annually to $145.

Another change is the removal of the $6 per employee charge that the city inherited when it adopted Salt Lake County ordinances. The employee charge is being replaced by a fee that better reflects which types of businesses utilize more police resources. “This will be much more fair and equitable for our business community and more precisely capture the city’s true cost of providing services,” said Alex. The Mayor and City Council adopted these recommendations in their City Council meeting on June 22.

[photo caption] Business License Administrator Alex Wendt working hard to assist Millcreek’s 1,000+ licensed businesses.

Utah's Statewide Virtual Job Fair

Tomorrow from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM the Department of Workforce Services is hosting a virtual job fair. If you are looking to hire, reach out to a local specialist to register to attend the virtual job fair.

https://jobs.utah.gov/employer/localteams.html

Millcreek Business Council Digital Marketing Virtual Webinar

On July 15th from 3:30 PM-4:30 PM the Millcreek Business Council will host a virtual webinar on digital marketing with Ryan Avila as our guest speaker.

He would like to answer any questions about digital marketing that you may have! Please submit your questions to businesscouncil@millcreek.us by Friday July 10. You can also submit questions during the live stream on July 15th.

To access the live stream on July 15th at 3:30 PM please use the link below:
https://millcreekut.civicclerk.com/Web/Player.aspx?id=156&key=-1&mod=-1&mk=-1&nov=0

We look forward to your joining us for this event!

Business Resources

NEW RESOURCES:

The Utah Economic Response Task Force:

The Utah Economic Response Task Force has created a tool that determines the best resources for your business. Check out more by clicking the link below:
https://wtcutah.formstack.com/forms/rapid_response_team_decisiontree

Main Street Lending Program:

As a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Federal Reserve has created the Main Street Lending Program to provide a total of $600 billion in financing for small and medium-sized businesses.

While the program’s start date has yet to be announced, here’s what you need to know to check eligibility and get ready to apply.
https://www.uschamber.com/sites/default/files/uscc_covid19_main-street-lending-program.pdf

Millcreek Business Resources Page:

Click here Business Resources for COVID-19 or copy and paste the link below to learn more about business resources for COVID-19.

https://millcreek.us/394/COVID-19-Business-Resources

Businesses Who Are Open Now

MILLCREEK. Millcreek businesses have adapted to the challenges of the COVID19 pandemic and the difficulties it brings: safety for employees and patrons through social distancing, hand washing, masks. Click here to see what special services Millcreek businesses are providing during this critical time.

The list is updated weekly (and has gotten too big to post in total in this newsletter each week). If you would like to add your business information to this list, please email your message (up to 100 words) to businesscouncil@millcreek.us. Note that all businesses with a valid business license in Millcreek are automatically members of the Millcreek Business Council.

Screen shot of Millcreek Business Council Facebook page

Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

The Millcreek Business Council promotes local businesses, shares upcoming events, and is a valuable business resource. Find us on Facebook here.

Follow us on Instagram @millcreekbusinesscouncil
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