Posted on March 27, 2020 by admin
On Thursday (3/26), Governor Ned Lamont announced the launch of the Connecticut Recovery Bridge Loan Program, which allows Connecticut small businesses and nonprofits that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak to apply for one-year, no-interest loans of up to $75,000.
Administered through the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), the loan program makes $25 million available to businesses and nonprofits that have 100 or fewer employees to assist with three months…
Posted on March 23, 2020 by admin
Friends and Neighbors,
On Friday, Governor Lamont announced Executive Order 7H – aimed at further limiting the spread of coronavirus by declaring policies to close all “non-essential” businesses from March 23 through April 22, 2020.
The executive order establishes a “Stay Safe, Stay Home” policy that orders the shutdown of all non-essential businesses in the state effective at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23nd.
Late Sunday, state economic development officials released guidance designed to give business…
Posted on March 19, 2020 by admin
Survey on Business Needs:
Business owners and managers are encouraged to take this survey from Advance CT, the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and the CT Business and Industry Association (CBIA). The information will be used to help the state and policymakers understand the impact of this crisis on CT businesses and how they are responding. The data will help our leaders better assist our business community and the ones they employ. Click Here.
Resources from the NFIB:
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