Staff reports  |  New phased guidelines for safely reopening the local economy provide detailed suggestions for small businesses and restaurants shut down for weeks due to coronavirus.

“It does little good for businesses to reopen only to find there is no business,” said Charleston Regional Development Alliance Chairman John Hagerty in a recent press release.  “With the help of One Region’s re|IGNITE phase one plan and industry-specific guidelines, employers can utilize consistent safety precautions and standards appropriate for businesses of all sizes.  Employees and customers need to feel confident their health and safety is paramount. Acting together as One Region, we can reopen quickly, safely, and rebuild our thriving economic and social community.” 

The plan, called re|IGNITE, includes high-level recommendations on how and when to safely reopen in a phased approach along with health care metrics from MUSC and best practice workplace procedures. …