Dubois County Leaders Draft Open Letter to Local Businesses on Reopening the County's Economy

FROM LOCAL SOURCES

JASPER -- Dubois County leaders have sent a letter to local businesses discussing the county's plan to re-open the economy here at home.

Jasper Mayor Dean Vonderheide, Huntingburg Mayor Denny Spinner, Ferdinand Town Manager Chris James and Dubois County Commissioner Chad Blessinger all joined forces to send the message to those local businesses that are suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   

" We know this was a hardship on all of you, but your willingness to comply has helped counteract the spread of this virus throughout Dubois County," the letter stated.  "Because of your actions, Dubois County has positioned itself to reopen under the guidelines of the State of Indiana."

Local leaders say they plan to follow state directives and have created the Re-Open Dubois County Task Force to lead the way through the "slow and deliberate" reopening.

"This task force has developed a comprehensive community initiative, known as Together We Thrive, to address challenges impacting our cities and the county as a whole.  Supporting local is always an important cause, but never more than now. We are all in this together and together we will thrive again. Please let the enclosed packet act as the starting point to assist your business in re-opening."  CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PACKET

And as the county's business industry begins to crawl out of the month-long Stay-at-Home Order, local officials warn the situation is still fluid.

" Depending on the direction from state and local health department officials – indicators may dictate a lengthening or even a regression to more stringent guidelines. The suggestions and recommendations are simply that - - they do not encompass every industry, but rather represent a robust starting point for how general businesses can operate again safely, while protecting employees and customers."


You can read the full letter below... 

To All Dubois County Businesses: 

The Covid-19 pandemic is a challenge unlike anything we’ve ever experienced. The response to this virus by local, state and federal officials to counter the spread of the virus has been unprecedented. The requests to shut the doors of businesses of all sizes was one that was not made lightly. 

We know this was a hardship on all of you, but your willingness to comply has helped counteract the spread of this virus throughout Dubois County. Because of your actions, Dubois County has positioned itself to reopen under the guidelines of the State of Indiana. 

While it’s true this reopening will be slow and deliberate, the Re-Open Dubois County Task Force was created to help lead the way. This task force has developed a comprehensive community initiative, known as Together We Thrive, to address challenges impacting our cities and the county as a whole. 

Supporting local is always an important cause, but never more than now. We are all in this together and together we will thrive again. Please let the enclosed packet act as the starting point to assist your business in re-opening.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PACKET

It is to be understood that Dubois County will follow the direction of the State of Indiana and Governor Holcomb’s orders on re-opening. The work and direction of the Re-open Dubois County Task Force will evolve as conditions improve and as resources become available. Depending on the direction from state and local health department officials – indicators may dictate a lengthening or even a regression to more stringent guidelines. The suggestions and recommendations are simply that - - they do not encompass every industry, but rather represent a robust starting point for how general businesses can operate again safely, while protecting employees and customers. 

In support of this initiative, we ask that all businesses put the enclosed window sticker in the entrance of their business to show your customers you are prepared and doing everything in your power to keep them safe. 

Together We Thrive,