All Articles from Mike Kennealy -Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council

Articles from Mike Kennealy

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1. FORM FOR QUESTIONS ON THE PLAN
  
  Explore From the EDC 22 hours, 27 min ago
  
  The State is working through inquiries submitted regarding Reopening Massachusetts. Please note that every form containing comments is being reviewed and compiled, but only questions will receive a response. If businesses have reviewed the available guidance and have additional questions, they may submit an inquiry form here. Please share this link with businesses in your communities that have questions about reopening in Phase 1.
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2. MASSACHUSETTS PHASED REOPENING ANNOUNCED
  
  Explore From the EDC May 13 2020
  
  Today, Governor Baker announced a four-phased approach to reopening the Massachusetts economy, and published Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards that will apply universally to all workplaces that are open in Phase 1, and are designed to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission to employees and customers. As the Lt. Governor and I have mentioned on our weekly calls, this phased reopening (driven by public health indicators and guidance) charts a course to allow some businesses, services, and activities to resume, while protecting public health and limiting a resurgence of new COVID-19 cases.
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3. NEW GUIDANCE FOR FULFILLMENT OF REMOTE ORDERS BY RETAIL BUSINESSES
  
  Explore From the EDC May 11 2020
  
  NEW GUIDANCE FOR FULFILLMENT OF REMOTE ORDERS BY RETAIL BUSINESSES
  
  Earlier this week, the Administration provided new guidance for retail businesses. Under this guidance, non-essential businesses are allowed to bring in a small number of employees in order to remotely fulfill online or phone orders, provided they can meet safety protocols. Read the full guidance in the COVID-19 Essential Services FAQs.
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4. REOPENING ADVISORY BOARD & INPUT FROM THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
  
  Explore From the EDC May 6 2020
  
  Lt. Gov. Polito and I co-chair a Reopening Advisory Board to map out a phased approach to safely reopening our economy. While this document will be finalized by May 18^th, the timing and rollout of the plan will be anchored in evidence that the public health threat is being effectively managed in Massachusetts. We would value the input of Chambers of Commerce, business associations, and other groups in this process. To participate, please submit Chamber- or association-level input via this online form. We look forward to reviewing the perspectives of your business communities and regions to inform the reopening ...
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5. Massachusetts Administration’s response to COVID-19
  
  Explore From the EDC Apr 20 2020
  
  Massachusetts Administration’s response to COVID-19, SBA programs for small businesses, technical assistance offered through Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) and SBA Resource Partners, and implementation of unemployment benefits authorized by the CARES Act. Below, please find a list of resources, please feel free to share this content broadly with businesses and individuals in your community.
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6. Information from the Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development
  
  Explore From the EDC Apr 14 2020
  
  I’m sharing a call summary below to recap the key points of our discussion and share some important resources related to the Paycheck Protection Program, new guidance on federal unemployment provisions, and the Manufacturing Emergency Response Team (M-ERT) portal. I’d like to acknowledge the efforts of many individuals and offices to implement the Paycheck Protection Program over the past week or so. District Director Bob Nelson and his team at the SBA MA District Office have worked tirelessly, as have many members of our banking community here in Massachusetts. Together, these stakeholders are working hard to operationalize this ...
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