Rutigliano: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

Posted on April 2, 2020 by jdooley

The Paycheck Protection Program is a federal initiative providing forgivable loans. This program is aimed specifically at small businesses with 500 or fewer employees, including nonprofit entities (including churches), veterans’ organizations, tribal concerns, self-employed individuals, sole proprietorships and independent contractors. Businesses with more than 500 employees are eligible in certain industries.

The program has a total funding level of $349 billion and is administered by…

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) Information and Resources

Posted on March 25, 2020 by jdooley

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information is being updated rapidly as state and federal health officials work to respond. You can find the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 by clicking on the following links:

Here are direct links for information on:

Businesses
Schools
Travel

The following actions have been taken by Governor Lamont in a state-wide effort to mitigate the outbreak and provide Connecticut residents with appropriate…

Posted on March 25, 2020 by jdooley

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Here is the latest update on Gov. Lamont’s decision to close “non-essential” businesses as part of the strategy to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The Executive Order went into effect Monday, March 23, at 8:00 p.m.

On Sunday, state economic development officials released guidance designed to give business owners, their employees, and residents a better understanding of the requested closures. Click…