​Mayor Vruwink Announces Second Local Business COVID-19 Briefing Call with Chamber & Health Department Officials

In light of the Safer-At-Home Order we invite businesses to a second briefing and Q/A

(March 26, 2020 - WISCONSIN RAPIDS-- For Immediate Release)

Last week, local businesses were invited to a joint COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Zachary Vruwink, along with Chamber and County Health officials. This briefing served to inform over 115 local businesses on important developments stemming from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the community.

Once again, local businesses and organizations are invited to a joint COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Zachary Vruwink, Wisconsin Rapids Area Chamber, and Wood County Health Department officials. The call will take place Friday, March 27, 2020 at 2:15pm. Registration is required and available at wirapids.org/coronavirus.

“The ongoing public health crisis continues to impact businesses both essential and non-essential,” said Mayor Zach Vruwink. “We want to share resources, provide an update and answer questions,” he added.

The Mayor’s Office, Chamber of Commerce and County Health Department remain resources for businesses concerned for their employees’ health and all who work to adapt and survive. Questions can be asked during the briefing via a Chat feature or relayed in advance to zvruwink@wirapids.org.

“The Heart of Wisconsin is here to assist all local businesses - large and small." Said Angel Whitehead, President for the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. “We want to ensure that Central Wisconsin’s business community can navigate through this challenging time.”

Call-in registration is available here: wirapids.org/coronavirus or at wisconsinrapidschamber.org/COVID-19