Living and Working with the COVID-19 Pandemic
A discussion about our daily processes and procedures, and the emotional and mental wear and tear associated with the COVID 19 Pandemic.
Soteric Group's Steven Sanchez is available to answer your questions at: (719) 432-7006
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In these challenging time, seniors and children are at higher risk for abuse and neglect. El Paso County Department of Human Service's Kristina Iodice explains and offers ways you can help.
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***UPDATE*** D11 HAS ANNOUNCED THAT THE SCHOOL YEAR WILL NOW BEGIN ON AUGUST 24
School District 11's Superintendent, Dr. Michael Thomas, shares details about Return to Learn. School will soon be back in session and the district has made plans to accommodate all students safely and in a variety of ways.
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COVID's been keeping performers out of work... until now. COPPeR's Andy Vick introduces "Curbside Culture", a new program making it possible for you to bring in-person performance right to your doorstep!
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The BIG Small Business Week 2020 is just days away! It's all safely virtual and FREE! Attend from the comfort of your home or office. BBB CEO, Jonathan Liebert, and SBDC's Executive Director, Aikta Marcoulier, offer an energetic, day-by-day preview of what's to come!
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Small Business Week 2020 is just days away! Join the Networks of KRDO, Better Business Bureau and the Small Business Development Center in celebrating small business in the Pikes Peak region July 27 - 31! All events are free, safely virtual and you can join in from the comfort of your home or office!
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These Springs drone pilots prove that COVID can't keep the human spirit down! Hollywood drone cinematographer Michael-Ryan Fletchal and Pikes Peak Aerial's Scott Randall shot the Springs from above during the height of the lockdown. They were looking for a way to portray these times in a non-apocalyptic light and they found it! Watch Beauty in the Stillness to see the Springs as you've never seen it before. See "Beauty in the Stillness" Here
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The SBDC's Aikta Marcoulier shares information and details about this year's Small Business Week event. Billed as one of the biggest in the state and possibly the country, SBW 2020 is all "virtual" this year due to the pandemic. That hasn't dampened enthusiasm and attendance this year could top the previous 18!
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Communications volunteer, John Henry, offers the good news! The National Museum of WWII Aviation is reopening! Preview the exhibits, buy your tickets and much more at the museum's new website HERE!
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President of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Board, Mike McCoy, explains the extremely difficult decision he and his fellow board members made to cancel this year's event. The rodeo has been in existence since 1937. In all of those years, it was only cancelled once before during WWII. Mike says the rodeo will coming roaring back in 2021 bigger, badder and better than ever!
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Chair of the Board of El Paso County Commissioners, Mark Waller, explains what he latest approved variance from the state's "safer at home" guidelines means for business and consumers.
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Kevin Shaughnessy, VP of Operations for Phil Long Dealerships, explains the company's service to the community first in the form of free oil changes and safety checks for front line essential workers and now the offer free vehicle sanitizing and safety checks for all of the community.
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KRDO's Digital Content Manager, Andrew McMillan, recently talked with the Mayor of Manitou Springs about pressure he and the City are under from protesters to re-open the iconic Manitou Incline.
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Our panel of guests today assesses COVID's impact to commerce and small business; shares how they see businesses coping and offers a broad range of resources to help you and your business pivot as a means of adapting to survive; become resilient to bolster staying power; focus on your health, mental wellness, and more.
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For assistance to help you get your business through:
Yemi Mobolade
Small Business Development Administrator for the City of Colorado Springs
yemi.mobolade@coloradosprings.gov
www.coloradosprings.gov and look for "COVID-19 Help"
Crystal LaTier
Executive Director of Economic Development
El Paso County Department of Economic Development
www.elpasoco.com
Natasha Main
Executive Director
Exponential Impact
www.exponentialimpact.com/small-business-emergency-relief-fund/
The Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency management's, Jim Reid, updates on programs, plans and strategies for coping with COVID and more.
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He's Dave Ramsey trusted and endorsed with good reason. He's a masterful planner and practitioner of the legal profession. Kevin Hancock shares his views on the effect the pandemic has had on the practice of law and planning ahead.
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Part 2 of Rocky Mountain Wealth Partner's Robert Stanlick's "What's-Next" look at the 2020 economy in light of the pandemic.
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The Colorado Springs Conservatory serves a vital purpose in a child's life. Music as art touches, moves and inspires. It's a language that once learned, opens up infinite possibilities for expression. Enjoy this few minutes with Linda Weise. Then, join us on KRDO's Afternoon News for First Wednesdays with the Conservatory beginning June 3rd at 4:35 P.M.
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In our monthly check-in, El Paso County Board of County Commissioners chair, Mark Waller, shares details of the investigation into his residency and eligibility to serve as commissioner for District 2 in which he was cleared. He also discusses prospects for the BOCC's approval of waivers to re-open more businesses in the county.
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Part 1 of Rocky Mountain Wealth Partner's Robert Stanlick's "What's-Next" look at the 2020 economy in light of the pandemic.
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Our monthly check-in with School District 11's Dr. Michael Thomas. The district is grappling with budget cuts; keeping in close contact with its staff and parents, and is evaluating the state's newly proposed guidelines for reopening schools to in-person learning in the Fall of this year.
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Special coverage of COVID-19 in Colorado: Recovery and Relief ...A Town Hall this Sunday at 4:00 p.m. on NewsChannel 13. Bart Bedsole and Heather Skold go in-depth on the pressing issues from testing, the economy, schools and a possible second wave.
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A craft brewer is leading a coalition of 125 and growing. Colorado Strong Pale Ale is being brewed across the state to help raise funds for pandemic front-liners! GET THE DETAILS/DONATE/FIND IT NEAR YOU
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El Paso County Commissioner Mark Waller talks about the impact of COVID-19 and the plan for the county moving forward.
Mayor John Suthers talks about how Colorado Springs is doing during COVID-19.
Dat's Italian owners, JoAnn and Dennis Trujillo, are living proof that experience combined with determination, good planning and strong relationships will get your business through almost anything.
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If you're in need of help, Dial 211 for food box delivery and much more. If you've never needed help before, don't worry. It's available and nobody will judge you.
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City Council President Richard Skorman talks about the budget being impacted by COVID-19, restaurants opening back up and more.
Flying W Ranch's Aaron Winter says they've coming back in June for their first event in 8 years - already sold out - and the Flying W will return bigger and better than ever in its history!
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Pikes Peak Region Office of Emergency Management's (PPROEM) Jim Reid touching on what PPROEM is working on for the short and long term; gearing up for severe weather season and ongoing wildland fire threats; COVID's not being the only thing of concern right now; what’s new with testing sites where people can find out if their symptoms are actually COVID; and how he says El Paso County is responding to the adjustment from “stay at home” to “safer at home.”
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Gary Sinise Foundation's CEO General Robin Rand, speaks to the foundation's work as well as its national Emergency COVID-19 Combat Service campaign. The foundation is providing PPE and support to first responders, health care workers and military across the country on the front lines of COVID-19. Learn More Here
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You're invited you to join the National Cybersecurity Center as they explore several security issues to help better understand what risks exist and what can be done to protect elections integrity. Register now at https://cyber-center.org/events/
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Colorado Springs Food Rescue and Care, Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado and Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center are collaborating to distribute both perishable and nonperishable food items to veterans in need. The distributions are every other Friday at Mt. Carmel on 530 Communications Circle. If you are connected with the military and in need, register at www.veteranscenter.org or by calling (719) 772-7000.
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National NBC News Correspondent, Michael Bower, is following a story about cases of COVID in kids and complications from what is called Kawasaki Disease.
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School District 11's Dr. Michael Thomas discusses closing out this school year and planning for the next. Also, how is the District planning to honor those seniors and others who worked so hard to reach graduation or are ready to transition to the next grade level?
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If you're isolated and you have addiction issues, you could find yourself in trouble. Freedom to Live Counseling's Rob McIntire says keeping connected during COVID is more essential now than ever.
If you're in need of counseling, call Rob at (719) 593-1163
If you're in crisis, call:
The El Paso County Department of Human Services maintains an office on the ground floor of the Citizens Service Center to make it safe and easy to get services you need.
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Council of Neighbors and Organizations' Richard Strasbaugh says webcasts with Civic leaders and Q&A are in the offing and anyone in the community can join.
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The doors are open again for the first time since reversal began of the COVID shutdown. Men's Xchange founder and CEO, James Proby, describes his first-day-back experience and how he'll move forward that much more determined and inspired by the adversity.
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Photo Credit: The Men's Xchange
Care and Share's COO, Shannon Brice, shares her gratitude for the Springs community and Pikes Peak region who donated more than $106,000 to help feed those in need in 31 southern Colorado counties.
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Care and Share Food Bank started Thursday, April 30, with a one-day fundraising goal of $100,000. The money is needed to keep the warehouse full of food for the more than 200 pantries in 31 counties they supply who make it available to those in need. At the end of the day, the community came through and donated more than $103,000! Ted Robertson spoke with a very thankful CEO, Lynn Telford, and COO, Shannon Brice, during the course of the afternoon.
You can still donate! Give Here!
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Downtown Partnership's, Claire Swinford, shares good news as the state re-opens from Virtual First Fridays being back and bigger than ever, to Social Distance Saturdays offering safe, personalized shopping experiences to financial relief to keep downtown businesses going.
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Mayor Nick Gradisar talks about how Pueblo is dealing with COVID-19.
The Salvation Army's Captain Doug Hanson and team are partnered with several Springs organizations to fill and deliver food boxes to those in need. It's very easy to ask for this help if you're in need. Just call 2-1-1.
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Star Dental's Dr. Gary Moore has taken proactive and extraordinary steps to make sure his patients are safe during the pandemic to include negative pressure rooms.
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Dr. Rocky White, Optum Colorado Springs Medical Director, talks about what the future looks like with COVID-19.
