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Chamber news Updates : A number of state and federal initiatives around the COVID-19 pandemic are available or pendin g. These including disaster loan relief programs and new tax guidance on federal paid leave mandates. The U.S. Small Business Administration is expected to begin accepting applications for the Paycheck Protection Program, designed to help small businesses with job retention and certain other exp enses. We have the following resources on our website: Guide to SBA Coronavirus Loans and Relief Programs; FAQ: Small Business Paycheck Protection Program; Sample Application; C onnecticut SBA L enders. Be aware that federal officials are expecting huge dem and for the Paycheck Protection Program. The Internal Revenue Service just released guidance for the tax credits associated with the federal paid FMLA and sick leave mandates that went into effect. The IRS also unveiled the Employee Retention Credit, representing 50 percent of up to $10,000 in wages paid by an eligible employer whose business is financially impacted by COVID-19. And the state Department of Economic and Community Development issued new requirements for retail stores to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. CBIA is here to assist you and your employees during this challenging time. Don’ t hesitate to reach out. Helping others: Help us lift the spirits of our senior community. Write a note or card to our seniors to en courage positivity and hope during this outbreak. Other accepted items: new puzzles, playing cards, games, crafts. Drop off boxes are loc ated at: Shef’ s Bagels, 1040 S. Main St.; Main Street Cafe, 209 W. Main St.; The Bean Coffee Roasters, 118 S. Main St.; R.W Hine Ace Hardware, 231 Maple Ave. Items will be picked up by Chesprocott Health District and distributed to our seniors in need. Any questions, call 203-272-2345 or 203- 272-2761.

YMC A All YMCA locations in the greater Meriden area are closed indefinitely. The closures of the YMCA branches in Meriden, Wallingford, Cheshire and Southin gton were made in compliance with Gov. Ned Lamont ’ s executive orders.

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