The Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s business and industry hotline are receiving a high volume of inquiries. We are working to respond to these inquiries as soon as possible to provide insight or guidance on essential businesses based on Gov. Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-08 issued March 23, 2020.

This Executive Order mandates Hoosiers to remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety.

The order is in effect from today (March 25) to April 7.

We urge businesses, employees and the general public to please review the details and resources provided below:

• If you’re an employee, please check with the leadership of your company for any additional information regarding whether they qualify as an essential or non-essential business.
   
• If you are a business/employer please review Gov. Holcomb’s Executive Order here, which outlines essential functions. Essential businesses are outlined beginning on page 5.
   
• If you have general questions regarding the Executive Order, view the FAQ page here. 
   
• We understand that while the Executive Order highlights a wide variety of businesses, it does not address every type of business or industry. We encourage businesses to review the Executive Order and to consider if their service or product meets the basic threshold of an essential business, which: 
  • Contributes to the safety, sanitation and essential operation of residences and essential businesses deemed essential in the Executive Order.
  • The primary purpose of the Governor’s Executive Order is to protect Hoosiers and request they remain at home to combat the spread of COVID-19. While not every service or business is explicitly outlined, we recommend businesses take a “common sense” approach to determining if your business contributes to the safety, sanitation and essential operation of residences and businesses deemed essential. 
     
• Employees of essential businesses are not required to provide any documentation. Law enforcement will not be stopping drivers on their way to and from work, traveling for an essential activity such as going to the grocery store, or just taking a walk. 
   
• For non-essential businesses and Hoosiers impacted by this ongoing public health emergency, we encourage you to visit iedc.in.gov/response to explore resources available to you. 

General questions from the public or healthcare provider inquiries about COVID-19 may be directed to the ISDH COVID-19 Call Center at the toll-free number 877-826-0011 (available 24/7) or email epiresource@isdh.in.gov.

Six Indiana high school girls basketball coaches – including Salem’s Girls Coach Jerry Hickey – have been chosen as 2020 Bob King Coaches of the Year by their peers in the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association.

Brandon Appleton of Angola, Adam Yoder of NorthWood, Kathie Layden of Northwestern, Lauren Votaw of Fishers, Hickey of Salem and Brian Smith of Loogootee have been selected as honorees for the 2019-2020 season through voting that occurred from late January through early March, IBCA executive director Steve Witty said.

Honors are awarded according to IHSAA district boundaries, and two coaches from each district are recipients – Appleton and Yoder in District 1; Layden and Votaw in District 2; and Hickey and Smith in District 3.

Here is information about the six girls’ Coach of the Year honorees.

      Appleton is recognized after leading Angola to a 21-3 season that included a 10-0 slate in the Northeast Corner Conference. In six seasons with the Hornets, Appleton’s teams have compiled a 111-40 record, including a sectional title in 2019. Appleton is a 2001 graduate of Peru High School, where he set school records in assists for the Tigers. He played basketball for four seasons at Tri-State (now Trine) University, earning a bachelor’s degree in 2006. He earned a master’s degree from Marian University in 2011. He previously was a boys’ assistant at Indianapolis Scecina and Angola before becoming the head coach for the Angola girls in 2014-15.

Yoder is cited after guiding NorthWood to a 28-3 campaign that included the Class 3A state championship. Earlier, the Black Swish won the Northridge Bankers’ Classic, the Northern Lakes Conference, the Lakeland Sectional, the Jimtown Regional and the LaPorte Semi-State. In six seasons as the NorthWood varsity coach, Yoder’s teams are 108-48 with two NLC championships. He previously was a NorthWood girls’ basketball assistant for six years. Yoder is a 1998 graduate of Bremen High School, where he competed in basketball, football and golf. He earned his bachelor’s degree from IU-South Bend in 2003 and a master’s degree from Olivet Nazarene in 2008. Yoder began his basketball coaching career in 1999 at Bremen as a boys assistant coach. He also has been an assistant football coach at Bremen and NorthWood as well as boys track, girls track and girls golf at Northwood. 

Layden is honored after directing Northwestern to a 29-1 effort that included a Class 4A state runner-up finish as well as championships in the Subway/Columbus North Invitational, Hoosier Conference, the Logansport Sectional, the Marion Regional and the LaPorte Semi-State. In eight seasons at Northwestern, Layden has compiled a 154-49 record with four sectional titles, three regional crowns, three semi-state trophies and Class 3A titles in 2018 and 2019. In 20 seasons a varsity coach, Layden has a 336-149 record with eight sectionals, six regionals, six semi-state and five state crowns. Layden is a 1994 graduate of Taylor High School, where she played basketball, volleyball and tennis. She was a four-year basketball player and one-year tennis athlete at the University of Evansville, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in 1998. Layden was an assistant coach for one season at Tri-Central, then became the school’s head coach for 11 seasons with a 171-90 record and three Class A state titles. She coached Western to an 11-10 mark in 2010-11, then took over the Northwestern girls for the 2012-13 season. Layden previously was an IBCA District 2 Coach of the Year in 2017.

Votaw is cited after leading Fishers to a 23-2 ledger that included championships in the Hoosier Crossroads Conference and Westfield Sectional. Votaw is 51-24 in three seasons as a varsity coach, following 13-12 and 15-10 marks in her first two seasons. Votaw is a 2004 graduate of Greenfield-Central High School, where she competed in basketball, volleyball, softball and track. She played four years of basketball at Anderson University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in 2008. She later received a master’s degree from Ball State in 2013. Votaw began her coaching career as a Noblesville assistant in 2008-09. She moved to Fishers a year later, serving as a Tigers’ assistant for eight seasons before being named the program’s head coach.

     Hickey is honored after directing Salem to a 25-4 season that included championships of the Mid-Southern Conference, Charlestown Sectional, Charlestown Regional and Jeffersonville Semi-State en route to a Class 3A state runner-up finish. In seven seasons with the Lions, his teams are 117-62 with two conference titles, four sectional trophies, two regional crowns and one semi-state title. In eight seasons as a girls varsity coach, including one year at Beaufort (S.C.), he has a 136-67 record. Hickey is a 1993 graduate of Brashear High School in Missouri, where he competed in basketball, baseball and track. He is a 2001 graduate of Indiana University and began his teaching career at Brown County High School, serving as a boys basketball assistant and varsity baseball coach. He coached the Beaufort girls in 2008-09 before moving to Salem as a boys’ assistant in 2009-10. He took over the Salem girls’ program in 2013-14.

     Smith is recognized after guiding Loogootee to a 27-2 campaign that included the Class A state championship. Along the way, his Lions also won the Blue Chip Conference, the North Daviess Sectional, the West Washington Regional and the Jasper Semi-State. In five seasons with the Loogootee girls, Smith’s teams are 90-32. Smith is a 1991 graduate of White River Valley High School, where he competed in basketball and cross country. He went on to Indiana State, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1997. Smith began his coaching career in 1999 as a boys’ basketball assistant at WRV. He became the boys’ basketball varsity coach at Shoals in 2007, guiding the Jug Rox to a 36-90 record in six seasons. He became the Loogootee girls’ coach in the 2015-16 season.  

These six coaches will receive plaques as an IBCA District Coach of the Year during the 2020 IBCA Clinic, which now is to be held on dates to be determined following its postponement from original April 24-25 dates because of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information about the IBCA Clinic, go to www.ibcacoaches.com. 

The Coach of the Year award is named for the late Bob King, the IBCA executive director from 1984-94. King was a Lebanon native who coached at Sacred Heart and Shortridge high schools in Indianapolis before serving as an assistant basketball coach at Purdue and later an assistant and associate athletic director at Purdue.

Help still available via email

After yesterday’s press conference by Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, calls, emails and texts flooded into media across the state asking for clarification.

This center, reachable by calling 877-820-0890 or by emailing covidresponse@iedc.in.gov, is for business and industry questions only.

In fact, the state set up a call center to field industry questions about Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-08, which provides for essential and non-essential business operations, infrastructure and government functions while the state observes a stay-at-home order from March 25-April 7.

Due to the high call volume, the center has been up and down and even the state’s website has been congested with traffic. 

Please read Gov. Holcomb’s executive order and this FAQ page to clarify restrictions and acceptable activities and services under Monday’s Executive Order.

All of Gov. Holcomb’s Executive Orders can found here.

As a State Emergency exists at this time Orleans Town officials are strongly advising all its citizens to adhere by all guidelines and directives being put forth at this point during the present Public Health Emergency.

As per Governor Holcomb’s stay-at-home order effective today March 24^th at 11:59 pm all residents are asked to only leave their home if they work at an essential business, are getting necessary supplies or must leave for health and safety purposes.

Furthermore, all nonessential businesses are being directed to close and for residents to stay home and avoid any unnecessary travel.

This preventative measure to suspend in-person contact is considered necessary to avoid the spread of COVID-19 during this emergency period.

Town officials have implemented a number of strategies to protect their workforce while still ensuring continuity of operations. 

Orleans Clerk Robert F. Henderson said “The Town of Orleans government remains operational to continue to provide essential service to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. However, all town buildings and facilities (including playgrounds, children’s play areas, basketball court) are CLOSED at this time.”    

Orleans Town Hall / Clerk’s office remains CLOSED to the public until April 5^th.  The offices are still being staffed during regular business hours to address any concerns via phone 812-865-2539 or email orleanstownhall@netsurfusa.net.   

Residents are asked to make upcoming water bill payments via regular mail, phone, online (credit cards) and outside dropbox.  

A convenient link (PayGov) for paying on-line can be found on the town’s website www.town.orleans.in.us

The Indiana State Health Department released new numbers this morning and there are 106 new cases of Covid-19 across the Hoosier State and now only 41 counties without reports of the virus; less than half of the state.

There were also 971 new tests administered across the state yesterday, up from 1,960 on Monday.

Here are the updated numbers:

Total positive cases: 365
Total deaths: 7
Total tested: 2,931

No new deaths were reported. 

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that two more Hoosiers have died after testing positive for COVID-19, bringing to seven the number of Indiana deaths related to the novel coronavirus.

The patients were adult residents of Scott and Marion counties. Both were over age 50 and had underlying medical conditions.

No additional information about the patients will be released due to privacy laws.

As of today, 201 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19. All but one are adults.

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel or new, coronavirus that has not been previously identified.

The virus causing COVID-19 is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.

For more information about COVID-19, including a list of frequently asked questions, visit http://www.in.gov/coronavirus and subscribe to receive updates.

For the purposes of this Executive Order, the phrase “Essential Businesses and Operations” means Healthcare and Public Health Operations, Human Services Operations, Essential Governmental Functions, and Essential Infrastructure, as well as the following:

CISA List 

On March 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (“CISA”), issued a Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response. The definition of Essential Businesses and Operations in this Executive Order includes all of the workers identified in that Memorandum, which may be found or accessed at the following link: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/CISA-Guidance-on-Essential-Critical-Infrastructure-Workers-1-20-508c.pdf.

Stores That Sell Groceries and Medicine

Grocery stores, pharmacies, certified farmer’s markets, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, convenience stores, and other establishments engaged in the retail sale of groceries, canned food, dry goods, frozen foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, pet supplies, fresh meats, fish, and poultry, prepared food, alcoholic and non­alcoholic beverages, any other household consumer products (such as cleaning and personal care products), and specifically includes their supply chain and administrative support operations.  This includes stores that sell groceries, medicine (including medication not requiring a medical prescription), and also that sell other non-grocery products, and products necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences and Essential Businesses and Operations.

Food, Beverage, and Agriculture

Food and beverage manufacturing, production, processing, cultivation, including farming, livestock, fishing, baking, and other production agriculture, including cultivation, marketing, production, and distribution of animals and goods for consumption; and businesses that provide food, shelter, and other necessities of life for animals, including animal shelters, rescues, shelters, kennels, and adoption facilities.

Organizations That Provide Charitable and Social Services 

Businesses and religious and secular non-profit organizations, including food banks, when providing food, shelter, and social services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals, individuals who need assistance as a result of this emergency, and people with disabilities.

Religious Entities 

Religious facilities, entities, and groups, and religious gatherings provided they adhere to the CDC’s guidance on social gatherings.

Media 

Newspapers, television, radio, and other media services.

Gas Stations and Businesses Needed for Transportation 

Gas stations and auto supply, auto­repair, farm equipment, construction equipment, boat repair, and related facilities, and bicycle shops and related facilities.

Financial and Insurance Institutions 

Banks, currency exchanges, consumer lenders, including, but not limited to, credit unions, pawnbrokers, consumer installment lenders, and sales finance lenders, title companies, appraisers, financial markets, trading and futures exchanges, payday lenders, affiliates of financial institutions, entities that issue bonds, related financial institutions, and institutions selling financial products.  Also, insurance companies, underwriters, agents, brokers, and related insurance claims and agency services.

Hardware and Supply Stores 

Hardware stores and businesses that sell electrical, plumbing, and heating material.

Critical Trades 

The building, construction, and other trades, including, but not limited to, plumbers, electricians, exterminators, operating engineers, cleaning and janitorial staff for commercial and governmental properties, security staff, HVAC, painting, moving and relocation services, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, Essential Activities, and Essential Businesses and Operations.

Mail, Post, Shipping, Logistics, Delivery, and Pick-Up Services 

Post offices and other businesses that provide shipping and delivery services, as well as businesses that ship or deliver groceries, food, goods, vehicles, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, or services to end-users or through commercial channels.

Educational Institutions 

Educational institutions (including public and private pre-K-12 schools, colleges, and universities) for purposes of facilitating distance learning, performing critical research, or performing essential functions, provided that social distancing of six-feet per person is maintained to the greatest extent possible. 

This Executive Order is consistent with and does not amend or supersede, any prior Executive Order regarding the closure of schools.

Laundry Services 

Laundromats, dry cleaners, industrial laundry services, as well as laundry service providers.

Restaurants for Consumption Off-Premises 

Restaurants, bars, taverns, and other facilities that prepare and serve food, but only for consumption off-premises, through such means as in-house delivery, third-party delivery, drive-through, curbside pick-up, and carryout.  The foregoing is addressed in Executive Orders 20-04 and 20-10.  The in-person dining prohibition shall be enforced under and pursuant to the process described in Executive Order 20-10.

Schools and other entities that typically provide food services to students or members of the public may continue to do so under this Executive Order on the condition that the food is provided to students or members of the public on a pick-up and takeaway basis only.  Schools and other entities that provide food services under this exemption shall not permit the food to be eaten at the site where it is provided, or at any other gathering site due to the virus’s propensity to physically impact surfaces and personal property.  This Executive Order is consistent with and does not amend or supersede, prior Executive Orders regarding the closure of restaurants.

Supplies to Work from Home 

Businesses that sell, manufacture, or supply products needed for people to work from home.

Supplies for Essential Businesses and Operations 

Businesses that sell, manufacture, and/or supply other Essential Businesses and Operations with the support or materials necessary to operate, including computers, audio, and video electronics, household appliances; IT and telecommunication equipment; hardware, paint, flat glass; electrical, plumbing and heating material; sanitary equipment; personal hygiene products; food, food additives, ingredients, and components; medical and orthopedic equipment; optics and photography equipment; diagnostics, food and beverages, chemicals, soaps, and detergent; and firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers for purposes of safety and security.

Transportation 

Airlines, taxis, transportation network providers (such as Uber and Lyft), vehicle rental services, paratransit, marinas, docks, boat storage, and other private, public, and commercial transportation and logistics providers necessary for the Essential Activities and other purposes expressly authorized in this Executive Order.

Home-Based Care and Services 

Home-based care for adults, seniors, children, and/or people with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, substance use disorders, and/or mental illness, including caregivers such as nannies who may travel to the child’s home to provide care, and other in-home services including meal delivery.  

Residential Facilities and Shelters 

Residential facilities and shelters for adults, seniors, children, pets, and/or people with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, substance use disorders, or mental illness.

Professional Services 

Professional services, such as legal services, accounting services, insurance services, and real estate services (including appraisal and title services).

Manufacture, Distribution, and Supply Chain for Critical Products and Industries

Manufacturing companies, distributors, and supply chain companies producing and supplying essential products and services in and for industries, such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, technology, biotechnology, chemicals and sanitization, agriculture, waste pickup and disposal, food and beverage, transportation, energy, steel and steel products, petroleum, fuel, mining, construction, national defense, communications, and products used by other Essential Businesses and Operations.

Critical Labor Union Functions 

Labor union essential activities, including the administration of health and welfare funds and personnel checking on the well-being and safety of members providing services in Essential Businesses and Operations, provided that these checks should be done by telephone or remotely where possible.

Hotels and Motels 

Hotels and motels, to the extent they are used for lodging and delivery or carryout food services.

Funeral Services 

Funeral, mortuary, cremation, burial, cemetery, and related services.

On March 23, 2020, Governor Eric Holcomb has issued an executive order mandating Hoosiers to stay at home as the state of Indiana, the United States and the world continue to try and fight the spread of the Coronavirus, (Covid-19). 

This order mandates all Hoosiers unless you work for an essential business or are doing essential activities to stay home.

“It is impossible for me to list every essential business and every essential activity in this news release,” noted Scott County Sheriff Jerry Goodin. “However, I have attached a copy of the Governor’s Order 20-08 and provided an internet link below. I have also put a partial list of essential and non-essential activities laid out by the state at the end of this news release to assist you. One common question is, “do I have to go to work”. The answer is, “yes”. If you are mandated by your employer to work, then you will not be exempt from this order. If you feel as though you are working and should not be, you should contact the Indiana Attorney General’s Office to file a complaint. The Governor’s order is effective at 11:59 PM on March 24, 2020, and continues until 11:59 on April 6, 2020.”

A list of essential businesses and essential activities can be seen at in.gov/coronavirus. 

Your role as a citizen of Scott County should be to adhere to this order of the Governor and use common sense.

“Our role as a sheriff’s office is to make sure citizens do adhere to the executive order,” said Goodin. “Please help us by staying home unless you have an essential business. You can rest assured that our Sheriff’s Office is working with all local, state and federal agencies to make sure we are doing everything we can do.”

If any citizen of Scott County needs assistance you can contact the Sheriff’s Office at 812-752-5550.

NON-ESSENTIAL (Partial List) • Automobile dealerships (other than service center) • Beauty salons • Nail salons • Fitness Centers / gyms • Retail clothing and shoe stores • Electronics and appliance stores (with exception to service) • Florist • Furniture stores • Cosmetic stores • Sporting goods stores • Music stores • Jewelry stores • Book stores • Tattoo parlors • Office supply/stationary/gift shops • Libraries

ESSENTIAL (Partial List) • Daycare centers • Auto and appliance repair services • Car rental • Home and garden supply dealers • Bank and financial institutions • Grocery and markets • Gas stations • Liquor stores • Pharmacies • Supercenters and pet store supplies • Curbside and carryout food service

Indiana will open a call center to field industry questions about Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-08, which provides for essential and non-essential business operations, infrastructure and government functions while the state observes a stay-at-home order from March 25-April 7.

The Critical Industries Hotline will open Tuesday at 9 a.m. to help guide businesses and industries with the executive order.

This center, reachable by calling 877-820-0890 or by emailing covidresponse@iedc.in.gov, is for business and industry questions only.