ECONOMIC RECOVERY

Indiana is open for business, but the fight against COVID-19 is not over.

Please visit the State of Indiana’s Coronavirus website for regular updates and all you need to know on COVID-19 in Indiana. Before traveling to Kosciusko County and Indiana, please refer to this website, the Governor’s executive orders, and check online with your final destination to verify safety check readiness and hours of operation before traveling. Contact Us if we can assist you with more information.

MASK UP HOOSIERS AND VISITORS

Wearing a face covering is one of the simplest, most effective ways to slow the spread of the virus, but we need everyone to do their part to keep our residents and traveling visitors safe.

Pursuant to an Executive Order 20-48 for Face Covering Requirements:

  • Signage: All Hoosier businesses are required to place clearly visible signage at their public and employee entrances notifying that face coverings are required for all individuals entering the business.
  • Employees: Businesses shall require employees to wear face coverings, as set for in paragraph 3-g of the Executive Order.
  • Customers, Clients and Visitors: Businesses should only admit those customers, clients, vendors and other visitors who wear face coverings, as set forth in paragraph 3-g of the Executive Order.

HOOSIER HOSPITALITY PROMISE

The Hoosier Hospitality Promise, a new public health initiative in response to the COVID19 pandemic, is a joint effort by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC), Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association (INRLA) and Indiana Tourism Association (ITA) to assist businesses in safely reopening throughout the state.

The Hoosier Hospitality Promise, and the accompanying website, serves as an initiative that empowers communities to keep everyone safe from COVID-19. Members of the travel and leisure-related industry, their guests, retail businesses, and consumers can make The Promise to follow federal, state, and local health and safety guidelines for a proper reopening.

The Hoosier Hospitality Promise includes, but is not limited to:

  • Follow CDC guidelines to ensure safe sanitization practices
  • Follow guidelines for specific sectors Practice social distancing, wear face coverings
  • Do not go out if sick
  • Clean and sanitize common areas regularly based on CDC recommendations
  • Display the Hoosier Hospitality Promise at entrances

BUSINESS

After making a business version of the Hoosier Hospitality Promise, the business will be added to the website’s aggregated participating business listing and map. These businesses will have access to a digital tool kit that features a Promise sign and badge for their website, social media assets, and downloadable communication and promotional guides. In addition to these easily accessible resources on the website, businesses can also find a list of physical locations on HoosierHospitalityPromise.com to pick up a door cling and other promotional assets in person.

CONSUMERS/GUESTS

Consumers can take the guest version of The Promise. Once a consumer makes The Promise, solidifying the guest has made their commitment towards making Indiana healthier for all, they will receive a Promise Pass. The pass gets them exclusive discounts at participating businesses.

TELL OTHERS

Be sure to let everyone know about the Hoosier Hospitality Promise and encourage them to spread the word. After all, the more people who are extra aware of taking precautions, the better for all of us. We’d love to have everyone go the extra step. Plus, they’ll get discounts, too!

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MORE HELPFUL LINKS

Find COVID business resources and Promise FAQ’s here.

Find consumers and guests to make the promise, get discounts, find participating businesses go here.

Business Resource Distribution Points

  • Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    111 Capital Dr., Warsaw, IN 46582
  • LaGrange County Convention & Visitors Bureau
    350 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, IN 46565
  • Steuben County Tourism Bureau
    430 N. Wayne St., Ste 1B Angola, IN 46703
  • Visit Noble County
    PO Box 325 Rome City, IN 46784
  • Franklin County Convention, Recreations & Visitors Commission
    18  West 10th Street, Brookville, In  47012
  • Scott County Visitors Commission
    90 North Main Street Scottsburg, IN 47170
  • Decatur County Visitors Commission
    211 N. Broadway St., Greensburg, IN. 47240
  • Spencer County Visitors Bureau
    P.O. Box 202 / 39 North Kringle Place, Santa Claus, IN 47579
  • Harrison County Convention and Visitors
    310 N. Elm St. Corydon, IN 47112
  • SoIN Tourism
    305 Southern Indiana Ave., Jeffersonville, IN 47130
  • Shelby County Tourism and Visitors Bureau
    501 N. Harrison Street Shelbyville, IN 46716
  • Brown County CVB
    211 South Van Buren Street, Nashville, IN 47448
  • Vincennes/Knox County
    VTB PO Box 602 Vincennes, IN 47591
  • Visit French Lick West
    Baden 8102 West State Road 56, West Baden Springs, IN 47469
  • Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette
    301 Frontage Road, Lafayette, IN 47905
  • Visit Posey County
    1808 Maplewood Drive Evansville, IN 47712
  • Visit Hendricks County
    8 West Main Street, Danville, IN 46122

HELPFUL WEBSITES

State of Indiana Coronavirus https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/

All Indiana Executive Orders by the Governor: https://www.in.gov/gov/2384.htm

Visit Indiana Tourism Resource Page: https://www.visitindianatourism.com/industry-partners/covid-19

Indiana Tourism Association: https://www.indianatourismassociation.com/

Destinations International: https://destinationsinternational.org/advocacy

U.S. Travel Association: https://www.ustravel.org/toolkit/emergency-preparedness-and-response-coronavirus-covid-19 

U.S. Department of State: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/covid-19-information.html

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: https://www.uschamber.com/coronavirus

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/

State of Indiana Filing for Unemployment: https://www.in.gov/dwd/2362.htm

VISITOR CENTER OPERATIONS

The visitor center is currently open for business following normal hours of operation. The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) is committed to health and safety first. We are laser focused on employing enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols for the workplace and center, including regularly cleaning high-touch surfaces. Each employee is dedicated to completing the health screening protocols set in place. Face coverings are required for all visitors who enter.

Hours of operation are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday – Friday. You can also reach a Bureau team member in the following ways:

Let’s keep each other healthy and safe.

Welcoming visitors to our communities

Everyone is working hard on your behalf to provide clean environments for you and your family. We encourage you to come for the day or plan an extended stay in one of our many types of accommodation options.

Use our Build My Trip tool to Live Well in the Moment while visiting our beautiful destination. Before visiting Kosciusko County, be sure to look to individual destination websites and social media platforms for hours of operations during the reopening. These sources will also inform you about safety measures being taken by accommodations, attractions, stores, restaurants, and outdoor recreation areas, as we engage in welcoming visitors back to our communities.

Event organizers

See the Governor’s Executive Order 20-48 for the latest information on planning and holding events.