SBA MAKES CHANGES TO PPP TO HELP SUPER SMALL BUSINESSES
The SBA will be limiting PPP applications for a two-week window beginning Wednesday, February 24, 2021, exclusively to those PPP applicants with fewer than 20 employees. Those larger employee applicants interested in submitting a PPP application will have to do so by today or wait until mid-March to … [Read More...] about SBA MAKES CHANGES TO PPP TO HELP SUPER SMALL BUSINESSES
WHEN CAN YOU GET YOUR VACCINE-IMPORTANT NEW RULES FOR ALL EMPLOYERS
Before yesterday, there was a schedule of when different industries or types of employees would be eligible to receive their vaccines. However, the Governor and his council changed those rules. Going forward you will be eligible to receive a vaccine based ONLY ON YOUR AGE and not what kind of job … [Read More...] about WHEN CAN YOU GET YOUR VACCINE-IMPORTANT NEW RULES FOR ALL EMPLOYERS
GIG PERFORMERS-MUST REPORT INCOME
In 2020, many people joined the gig economy to help make ends meet during the pandemic. Whether it’s a side business or a primary source of income, all taxpayers need to understand how their gig work affects their taxes. The bottom line is taxpayers must report gig economy income on their tax … [Read More...] about GIG PERFORMERS-MUST REPORT INCOME
OSHA ISSUES NEW GUIDANCE ON COVID IN WORKPLACE
On January 29 OSHA issued new guidance for employers and workers NOT in the healthcare industry or in emergency response. They clearly say that it is advisory only. HOWEVER, we strongly believe that with the new administration signing an Executive Order to insure the safety of workers during … [Read More...] about OSHA ISSUES NEW GUIDANCE ON COVID IN WORKPLACE
PERFORMING ARTS & OTHER VENUES NEW GUIDELINES
As of February 16 the reopening guidelines for performing arts venues and other venues have changed allowing them to have guests up to 50% of their capacity and allow them to sell concessions. Although these are changes in the right direction, our venues will continue to see hardships in the coming … [Read More...] about PERFORMING ARTS & OTHER VENUES NEW GUIDELINES
UPDATED GUIDELINES FOR TEAM SPORTS
You can find the official guidelines HERE. This is a summary of the updates to the Connecticut public health guidance and reopening rules regarding organized sports and other athletic activities. Please note that beginning on January 19, 2021, the Team Sports on Pause will no longer be effective. … [Read More...] about UPDATED GUIDELINES FOR TEAM SPORTS
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Do you know about the Eastern Connecticut Business Resource Center?
Founded in 2008 by the Windham Region Chamber of Commerce, the Center provides both our members and the community with information, resources, guidance, mentoring and support to assist them in starting their own business or in growing and expanding the one they currently own. The Center brings together professionals from Federal, State, and local agencies to provide clients with a complete portfolio of services and programs offered to businesses. The Center also offers “Start Your Own Business” classes, workshops, seminars, and webinars that are free of charge. Our partners include the SBA, USDA, CTSBDC, WBDC, SCORE, CEDF and CLICK. For information or to set up an appointment please call 860-423-6389 or email info@windhamchamber.com.
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