Treasury announces application for CARES act funding.

ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses. Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are…

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U.S. Department Of Labor Adds To Guidance For Workers And Employers Explaining Paid Sick Leave And Expanded Family And Medical Leave Benefits Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Effective Wednesday, April 1, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published more guidance to provide information to employees and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) when it goes into effect…

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The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

See also from the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for…

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The tragic downside of efficiency

There are a handful of mainstream economic values that are part of the consensus of America public policy discourse. The value of growth, for example, is not seriously questioned by anyone wanting to maintain their credibility. I’ve been in countless city council meetings where some ridiculous notion was being pursued merely because it offered the…

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Breaking Down the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

See also: The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now.  When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain nonprofits and other employers. …

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Oregon Alliance of YMCAs announces new Executive Director

By Marisa Fink executive@oregonymcas.org  Marisa Fink, Ed.D., who served as the CEO/Executive Director of the YMCA of Douglas County for 11 years, has been hired as the first Executive Director of the Oregon Alliance of YMCAs. As the Executive Director of the Oregon Alliance of YMCAs, Fink will be responsible for connecting with all 11…

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Association of Oregon Counties Names Dr. Gina Firman Nikkel Executive Director

By Megan Chuinard  www.oregoncounties.org  The Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) board of directors named Gina Firman Nikkel Ph.D. executive director of the organization. Dr. Firman Nikkel, will serve as the fifth executive director, and first female executive director, beginning March 16, 2020.  Dr. Firman Nikkel comes to AOC from the Foundation for Excellence in Mental Health…

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The do’s and don’ts of video conferencing

By Aliya Chaudhry   As more and more workplaces transition to being remote, we’re learning how to navigate all the aspects of working digitally. Meetings are moving entirely online, which means that we’re attending a lot of video conference calls. If you don’t have a lot of experience with video conferencing, it may take some getting used…

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Small business owners in all U.S. states and territories are currently eligible to apply for a low-interest loan due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).  Find more information on the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans at: SBA.gov/Disaster. The SBA will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and…

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Positive News Bites

IBM launches Weather Channel map to track coronavirus As the coronavirus causes uncertainty in our daily lives, we are all looking for data to help us make more informed decisions and check on our family and friends in different areas. With that in mind, we feel it’s critical to provide the most trusted information currently…

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Go Big or Go Home

MARCH 16, 2020   By Tim Duy  In an effort to keep financial markets from spiraling out of control, the Federal Reserve came out with the big guns Sunday afternoon.This will not prevent the economic downturn that is already upon us. It will, however, create more accommodative financial conditions that will help support the eventual recovery. In…

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