Resources for National Emergency Archives - Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce

SBA Launches “Community Navigator Pilot” Program Application

SBA Launches ‘Community Navigator Pilot’ Program Application $100 million competitive grant program to strengthen outreach to businesses in underserved communities enacted through the American Rescue Plan WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it is accepting applications for its new Community Navigator Pilot Program. This new initiative, established by the American Rescue Plan, will leverage a community navigator approach to reach our nation’s smallest businesses, with a priority … Continue reading

June 3, 2021 Resources for National Emergency

SBA Administrator Issues Statement on the Closure of Paycheck Protection Program

SBA Administrator Issues Statement on the Closure of Paycheck Protection Program PPP has provided nearly $800 billion to small businesses and nonprofits across the nation, fueling the economy by supporting over 8.5 million small businesses and nonprofits WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman issued the following statement on the closure of … Continue reading

June 3, 2021 Resources for National Emergency

Educational Vaccine Resources from Nuvance Health

For the latest vaccines information in Connecticut and New York (in English, Portuguese and Spanish), visit nuvancehealth.org/coronavirus/vaccine. Summary Nuvance Health experts and community partners launch video series about vaccines Nuvance Health hosts fourth Facebook Live Q&A in series Nuvance Health launches Spanish-language Facebook page 1) Nuvance Health experts and community partners launch video series … Continue reading

April 9, 2021 Resources for National Emergency

Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program

The state has created the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program to help small businesses and nonprofits that continue to be negatively impacted by COVID-19. Small businesses and nonprofits in Connecticut with a 2019 payroll of less than $1.5 million OR 20 or fewer employees can apply for a one-time grant of $5,000. DECD will … Continue reading

October 21, 2020 Resources for National Emergency

Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness Update

The updated U.S. Chamber Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness. Yesterday after our Zoom event with Steve McAllister of the U.S. Chamber we were informed that there has been some updates to the Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness. Click here to look over the newest version of the PPP Loan Forgiveness document… Continue reading

July 10, 2020 Resources for National Emergency

Nuvance Health – Sharon Hospital updates visitation policy

Sharon Hospital welcomes back more visitors Sharon, Conn. — June 23, 2020 — Sharon Hospital, part of Nuvance Health, has updated its visitation policy to bring back more visitors. The hospital can expand visitation following safety guidelines because the campus and the region are observing a decrease in the rate of new COVID-19 infections. “Restrictions … Continue reading

June 23, 2020 Resources for National Emergency

Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness

The updated U.S. Chamber Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness. This guide reflects recent substantive changes made by Congress and the administration to the PPP program to provide borrowers with more flexibility. These changes include: Extending the time to spend PPP funds from 8 weeks to 24 weeks; Lowering the amount that must be spent on … Continue reading

June 16, 2020 Resources for National Emergency

Governor Lamont Announced an Update on Phase 2 of Re-opening

Governor Lamont announced today, June 5, that he has moved up his Phase 2 reopening plans by three days, giving restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, hotels and other businesses a midweek start on Wednesday, June 17. Additional safety guidance for businesses that fall under Phase 2 will be released in the next couple of days. Phase … Continue reading

June 5, 2020 Resources for National Emergency

Department of Economic and Community Development – Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act

The U.S. Congress just passed a bipartisan bill called the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act that makes several important changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The new law eases some of the program’s restrictions, giving small businesses more time to use their loans and letting borrowers spend more of their loans on non-payroll expenses. Key … Continue reading

June 5, 2020 Resources for National Emergency

Important Information on Re-opening!

Self-Certify your Business to Re-open Businesses must self-certify and commit to comply with the Sector Rules established to keep their employees and customers safe. Once complete, you will be provided with signage and a badge that you can voluntarily post at your place of business or website. Click Here for More Information Sector Rules and … Continue reading

May 15, 2020 Resources for National Emergency

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