What to expect as part of the Economic Response to COVID-19...

KERRY County Council’s Economic Recovery Team and two supporting sub-committees are coordinating the provision of advice and assistance to key sectors of the Kerry economy and supporting and informing initiatives to secure the local economic recovery as the COVID-19 restrictions continue to be eased. Among the initiatives already in place or being advanced over the coming weeks are: • Promoting and marketing Kerry as a safe place to work and do business

• Promoting and marketing Kerry as a safe place to visit when restrictions are eased • Development of a ‘Safe Destination’ programme to attract

domestic tourists

• Development of ‘Discover Your County’ programme to support the hospitality industry

A dedicate Freephone helpline for businesses seeking advice and supports

• Local Enterprise Office advice on financial and other supports

• Bespoke COVID-19 compliance training programmes for hospitality/retail sectors in conjunction with Kerry Education and Training Board and IT Tralee

• A new online directory of services and businesses which are re-opening or trading online

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• Development of #KerryOpenForBusiness and #ShopLocal campaigns

• Work on physical planning in towns and destinations to ensure social distancing and support the reopening of businesses over the coming months

• Investment in capital developments including North Kerry and Tralee-Fenit greenways, other infrastructural improvements and urban and rural enhancements.

(Kerry County Council will be announcing details of these and other initiatives in the coming weeks).