ChamberNews - May 14th, 2021 by Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ

MAY 14, 2021

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The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (#SHCCNJ) has partnered with the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) and it’s Pro-Action Education Network (PEN) to offer industry-recognized, in-demand, national credentialing training programs through a secured funding opportunity to the community leading to a career pathway in manufacturing.

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Despite a relaxation of restrictions, some restaurants in our area are reporting a staff shortage possibly related to unemployment compensation.

The program focuses on low-income areas. MORE

The state will make an additional $235 million in funding available to Phase 4 of the Small Business Emergency Grant Program, the Legislature and Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday afternoon. MORE

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During National Small Business Week, State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio announced that the Department of the Treasury will be indefinitely waiving the $100 filing fee to become certified as a Small, Minority, Woman, or Veteran-owned Business Enterprise (SMWVBE). “We are kicking off national Small Business Week by opening the door wide for small, minority, women, and veteran owned businesses who are looking to do business with the State,” said Treasurer Muoio. “Treasury is continuously striving to find ways to make doing business with the state easier and more intuitive, especially when it comes to businesses looking to get their foot in the door and pursue contracting opportunities with the State.” MORE

PRESS RELEASES

Today, the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey announces their support for the “Recovery for All” campaign and urges Gov. Murphy and the state legislature to provide aid to the state’s half-million undocumented immigrants and their families. Earlier today, representatives from the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey joined immigrant essential workers, who are on Day 8 of the “Fast for Relief” hunger strike, at a rally at an immigrant-run small business in Newark, NJ. They call on the Governor and legislature to create a fund to provide $600 weekly payments to workers left behind from aid and stimulus-like payments to immigrants left behind from relief.

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The New Jersey CannaBusiness Association (NJCBA) today announced the formation of a strategic alliance with some of New Jersey’s most prominent economic justice advocates to ensure minority representation in the state’s emerging cannabis industry. Partners in the alliance include: Camden Business Association Essex County Latino Chamber of Commerce Gloucester County NAACP New Jersey State Chapter of the NAACP Salvation & Social Justice Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey

LOS PROGRAMAS PUEDEN AYUDAR PALIAR LOS SALDOS AL ALZA DE CLIENTES QUE ESTÁN TENIENDO DIFICULTADES FINANCIERAS

Los clientes particulares y comerciales de Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), una empresa subsidiaria de FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), que estén teniendo dificultades para hacer alcanzar el dinero, se les insta a comunicarse ahora con su prestador de suministros para inscribirse en planes de pago o para que los deriven a solicitar programas de asistencia con las cuentas. MAS

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We all need help sometimes. If you’re struggling to pay your #utility bills, there are financial assistance programs available that can provide #UtilityHelpNow. Apply today using the @NJDCA screening tool: APPLY

NJCBA ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH NJ ECONOMIC JUSTICE ADVOCATES TO ENSURE MINORITY REPRESENTATION IN NJ’S CANNABIS INDUSTRY

SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY GRANT WALKTHROUGH – PHASE 4 NJEDA’S GRANT RESOURCE LINKS:

Webinar slides: bit.ly/Phase4NJEDA Pre-registration: bit.ly/NJEDA_Phase4Pre Pre-registration walkthrough video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp9LSCyOaIE Grant program overview: bit.ly/NJEDA_Phase4 Check your eligibility with our Eligibility Estimator: bit.ly/3gyJiqB Check your grant size with our Grant Size Estimator: bit.ly/3asv4nb Check your New Jersey business registration: bit.ly/3dEsxVH

NJ FUNDED AUTOCAD & REVIT TRAINING LIVE ONLINE (HOBOKEN) If you are currently unemployed or collecting unemployment benefits, and reside in the State of New Jersey, you may be qualified for fully funded career development CAD and BIM training, conducted LIVE Online by Robotech. Sponsored by NJ Department of Labor, approved by the Department of Education, the program is offered to architects, engineers, interior designers, space planners, draftspersons, and facility management professionals to enhance their AutoCAD and Revit software skills. Robotech is an Authorized Autodesk Training & Certification Center and an approved career development training provider by NJ DOL. Interested candidates should contact Robotech’s training coordinator who will guide them through the qualification process at the NJ One-Stop Career Centers. Time invested to qualify will surely prove to be well worth the reward.

PLEASE CONTACT CISSIE AT 201-984-1825 EMAIL MAILTO:CISSIE@ROBOTECHCAD.COM

SBA IS CURRENTLY OFFERING PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) LOANS UNTIL MAY 31, 2021 The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on payroll. Borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.

COVID-19 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PHASE II The COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program Phase II will provide approximately $353 million in rental assistance to low- and moderate-income households that have had a substantial reduction in income or incurred significant costs as a result of the pandemic, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

SBA HELP FOR VETERANS

Private organizations, colleges and universities, private sector firms, nonprofit organizations and state, local or tribal governmental agencies across Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Northern California, and Nevada are eligible to apply for funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide training and counseling to aspiring and existing veteran small business owners as a Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC).

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID: ADA-COMPLIANCE FOR FIRE HOUSES ADVERTISEMENT TOWNSHIP OF MONTCLAIR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, for the Township of Montclair, County of Essex, State of New Jersey on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Bid open to take place at the Montclair Council Chambers via video, and place bids will be opened and read in for: Contract 1: Bid #21-2 ADA upgrades to Fire Dept. Headquarters and Fire Station #2 Specifications are available bu filling out the specifications request form on the Township of Montclair’s website. Bids shall be in a sealed envelope and shall have the Bid to which is refers clearly written on it.