COVID-19 RESPONSE: Ames Chamber of Commerce, Energy & Young Birders

 

 

Iowa Young Birders Director Tyler Harms describes how and why they were created and how they promote engagement with the natural world and conserevation issues by empowering young Iowans to study and enjoy birds and birding.
 
Dan Culhane, Executive Director of Ames Chamber of Commerceexplains how the Chamber is adapting to help the area business community cope with the COVID-19 disaster, helping with accessing resources and support. Challenges businesses are facing are centered on closure, supply chains, the health and welfare of their employees, and their customer bases. Chamber of Commerce Resources on line. Any business, can call the Chamber of Commerce for help at 515-232-2310. You must not be a member of the Chamber.
 
Susan Gwiasda Public Relations Officer with Ames included Kayley Lain, Energy Services Coordinator. For online information about energy or for general energy inforamtion, call 515-239-5170. For any questions regarding bills, payment options, and rebates, call 515-239-5120. Call the City if you have concerns about paying bills. Rebates are available from the city for replacing certain energy-efficient appliances.
 
The Ames Skatepark is now closed. Playgrounds are closed. Trails in parks are still open.
 
Anna Banana brought Heart to Heart Messages. Send Anna your message to read on the air. Text it to 515-809-0077 or email it to khoiradio@gmail with Heart to heart in the subject line.  
         

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Originally broadcast 04/07/2020
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