Adapting Operations to Survive COVID-19 Webinar

On May 28, 2020, Show Me Christian County hosted a webinar to highlight three of Christian County's largest employers and how they have adapted operations to survive the crisis. Guests included:

• Andy Mills, Lambert's Cafe
• Becky Thomas, Third Street Sportswear
• Kenny Magers and Pam Harwell, Diversified Plastics

Upskilling in a Post-COVID-19 World Webinar

On May 22, 2020, Show Me Christian County hosted a panel of experts from Ozarks Technical Community College, who discussed resources for individuals seeking to gain new skills in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The panelists included:

• Dr. Jeff Jochems, Richwood Valley President
• Dr. Tracy McGrady, Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
• Dr. Matthew Hudson, Executive Dean - Career, Technical, and Community Development

Reopening Data Insights Webinar

On May 14, 2020, Show Me Christian County President & CEO, Andrea Sitzes, led a webinar on a wide array of data, from consumer spending to unemployment trends, in order to give a clearer picture of how we are performing compared to other states and counties as we begin to reopen businesses.

Reopening Missouri Webinar with State Officials

On May 7, 2020, Show Me Christian County hosted three state officials on a webinar focused on the efforts to reopen the state in the wake of COVID-19. Kyle Aubuchon, a top advisor to Governor Parson, Dr. Randall Williams, Director of the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, and Lynn Morris, State Representative for District 140, gave an update from each of their respective entities and answered questions from participants.

COVID-19 and Unemployment Insurance Webinar

On April 30th, 2020, Show Me Christian County hosted a webinar focused on answering questions from employers on unemployment insurance through the COVID-19 pandemic. Dee Rose, Strategic Communications Director for the Missouri Department of Labor, provided timely updates and information for employers and answered important questions to assist Christian County businesses through this time.

The Great Reset Webinar

On April 23, 2020, Show Me Christian County hosted a webinar to highlight the current economic status through COVID-19. In this webinar, David Mitchell, Professor of Economics, Bureau of Economic Research Director, and Center for Economic Education Director for Missouri State University, gives a snapshot of our region's economic status and demonstrates the difference between the COVID-19 economy and the Great Recession and Great Depression.

Burrell Behavioral Health Webinar

On April 14th, 2020, Show Me Christian County hosted a webinar with special guest C.J. Davis of Burrell Behavioral Health. Dr. Davis discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic is making an impact on mental health and how employers can help their employees cope through the uncertain times. You can view Dr. Davis' slides here.

Paycheck Protection Program Webinar

On April 9th, 2020, Show Me Christian County hosted a webinar to provide information on the Paycheck Protection Program, which provides incentives for employers to keep employees on the payroll through the COVID-19 pandemic. Our panel of banking professionals included:

• Chris Thomas, Ozark Bank
• Jeff Jones, Central Bank of the Ozarks
• Jessie Hughey, Bank of Missouri

CARES Act Webinar

On April 7th, 2020, Show Me Christian County hosted a webinar to discuss the ins and outs of the $2 trillion COVID-19 relief package passed by Congress. The entire Southwest Missouri federal delegation was represented on the panel, which included:

• Joelle Cannon, Senator Roy Blunt's Office
• Clayton Campbell, Senator Josh Hawley's Office
• Mike Ussery, Congressman Billy Long's Office

Christian County, MO: Who's Open Facebook Group

We want to support our local business community as best we can, especially now that so many of us are working from home here in the County! Please use this group to discuss who is open in Christian County, special hours/operations for stores and restaurants, and what you are doing to stay healthy and safe through COVID-19!