White House
The Department of Defense (DOD) has sourced a second flight to fulfill the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s request for Operation Fly Formula to transport Nestlé S.A. formula from Ramstein Air Base in Germany to Washington Dulles International Airport. From there, the formula will be transported to a Nestlé facility in Pennsylvania. DOD is contracting with FedEx Express to transport the shipment via its integrated air and ground network. The flight and trucking will take place in the coming days. More details on timing will be announced when available.
Colorado Governor
Governor Polis signed an Executive Order to extend directives to continue agencies’ access to State and federal funding for rapid response to changes in the public health environment due to COVID-19 and to focus on improving our economic recovery.
Denver Mayor
In a substantial boost to its ongoing recovery work for local small businesses, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity, in partnership with Mile High United Way, is now accepting applications for assistance through a $5M program to support and sustain small businesses facing displacement, disruption from construction, operating challenges or neighborhood safety – all factors exacerbated by the pandemic. The $5M, provided through Denver’s American Rescue Plan funding, is a key part of Mayor Hancock’s economic recovery plan to support local businesses and workers.