Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bailey Smith said the Chamber “Received an email from the State this [Monday] morning, with recommendations that community events and large meetings [should be] postponed/cancelled for the next four weeks.” Smith said the Chamber “Will be following their recommendation and will be postponing Girls Gettin’ Out, Ambassador’s, Alive After 5’s and large meetings for the next four weeks. The Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 11th has been cancelled. Of course, recommendations have been changing daily, even hourly, so we will stay up-to-date and readjust as needed.”

Postponing/cancelling events, social gatherings and encouraging public health precautions all while still encouraging local shopping can be a tricky. We hear your concerns and are dedicated to reminding the community “Atlantic is still open for business”. Multiple businesses in town are already being extremely pro-active and are offering online features and delivery services. We encourage other businesses to follow suit if able. If you have adjusted your hours or added additional services, PLEASE let us know so we can help promote them. Currently, there are no Local or State lockdown demands regarding business, so we believe it’s up to the business on how you want to proceed with day-to-day operations. Of course, we will recommend and encourage whatever Local, State and Federal mandates are made as time goes on and remind you to be vigilant about the current situation.

CCHS has done a fantastic job of keeping the public informed and we will continue to share their information on our Facebook page as well as continue using their advice in day-to-day activities. Chamber staff plan on being in the office (unless things change) and are being very cautious and vigilant about our health and the health of those who are coming into the office.

We are always a resource for questions and concerns and will do our best to accommodate the current situation we are all in.