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WE NEED COMMUNITY NOWMORE THAN EVER
If you need a friend. An encourager. A brainstormer. High quality education.Someone who gets it. Who has been there, done that, and is ready to standalongside you as you navigate these waters... we are here.
Although it is anything but "business as usual" in Milford, the Chamber isdedicated to providing you - our business community - with our services andsupport during this pandemic. The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce will continue to share newinformation, resources, and other tools for businesses and their employees. If you are a teacher or presenter with useful practices to share,please contact MakaylaMakayla as we are currently seeking sponsorship to supportthis new community initiative.
Connect with the community and get access to the latest and most relevantresources for you and your business:
Coronavirus Emergency Funding Options for Small BusinessesThe Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES ActConnecticut SBA LendersChecklist + Guide for Small BusinessThe Governor has created the Reopen Connecticut AdvisoryGroup to focus on restarting the State’s economy. Indra Nooyi, co-chair of AdvanceCT and former chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, andAlbert Ko MD, professor of epidemiology and medicine at the YaleSchool of Public Health, are leading the group comprised of top health,labor and business experts.A new website, www.ctcovidresponse.org, has launched to connect
Connecticut manufacturers and suppliers with health careinstitutions to produce the medical supplies and PPE our firstresponders need. The Department of Revenue Services (DRS) launched a one-on-onecustomer service program to help businesses and individualtaxpayers understand what resources are available to them if theycan’t meet their current collections obligations.AdvanceCT partnered with CBIA and DECD to release the seconditeration of its business survey to gather feedback directly fromConnecticut businesses that will help inform how we restart oureconomy.
Please join us on the Milford Chamber Members Only PrivateGroup HEREHERE for support, opportunities and more. We are here to support all the businesses that make up our vibrantcommunity. We are here for each and every one of you so if you are need orneed guidance on business matters, please don't hesitate to reach out. If wecan't provide that support we will do our best to find someone that can. I deeply thank you for your continued support of this community! Yours,Pam StaneskiExecutive Director of the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce
We are here to support you in any way we can. We're here to providecommunity when we all need it most. We are #TogetherMilford.
What's Happening This Week!
New Cyber Threats InThese Crazy Times
In this live webinar, Vancord CyberSecurity Experts Jason Pufahl, VicePresident of Security Services; MattFusaro, Senior Security Engineer; andIan Rogers, Senior Security Engineer,will discuss:
Stay vigilant for COVID-19 phishingattacks-Zoom has been in the news lately, is itsafe?-Tips to improve the security of yourhome computer and network-Co-mingling work and family computing-Guest Wireless-Patching Devices-Bandwidth Priority
REGISTER HERE
Have more questions aboutcybersecurity? Vancord’s panel ofexperts are ready to provide answers!
"What's The BestTravel Game PlanNow?"
In this live webinar, chamber memberKaren Panzer of Dream Vacations willdiscuss:
- Should I postpone, cancel or rebookmy trip? And when?- How will travel insurance help me?- Will it be safe to take a cruise?- When will I be able to travelinternationally?
REGISTER HERE
#TogetherThursdays
Join us for our weekly ThursdayNight Happy Hour. Stay Tuned for
this week's theme.
Happy Hour Starts at 5pm!
JOIN HERE
Member's Corner
Trinity Point Wealth Market CommentaryThe Fed Announces a Fresh Round of Stimulus: On April 9th, Jerome Powell andthe Federal Reserve announced $2.3 trillion in new programs to support the US
economy. These programs add to existing measures that were announced by theFed in March and those created by Congress under the CARES Act. Most notably,
the Fed announced they would…
begin buying corporate junk bondscreate a Main Street Lending Program that will provide up to $600 billion tomedium-sized businessescreate a Municipal Liquidity Facility that will provide up to $500 billion tostates and municipalities
We’ve spent the last several days breaking down this announcement, and belowyou’ll find a more detailed analysis of the key takeaways.
Read More Here
Allstate Is Here To HelpAs society works together to slow thespread of COVID-19, there are morepeople are at home, driving less andhaving fewer accidents. Given this
decline in driving, we are announcingthe Allstate Shelter-in-Place Payback ofmore than $600 million in April and May
for our auto insurance customers.
In addition to the Shelter-in-PlacePayback, Allstate is offering free identityprotection, payment relief and extended
coverage.
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SMS Pre-K Registrationis Open, plus a
New Class!St. Mary Preschool is excited toannounce the addition of a NEW
enrollment option to their 3 year oldprogram for the 2020-2021 school year.
Based on feedback collected fromfamilies, we are adding a 5 full day
option for children who are 3 years oldby September 1, 2020. This is in
addition to the existing 3 day (part time& full day) program. For moreinformation or to apply, email
Virtual Classes
Let's Learn StuffTuesday's + Thursday's
at 2pm!
Aiping Tai Chi CenterArtFish 42 Gallery
The MAC
Mojoes Gym
Our Partners
Women's BusinessDevelopment Council
Announces Funding forWomen + Minority-owned businesses
The Hartford Economic DevelopmentCorporation (HEDCO) in partnershipwith the State of Connecticut and the
CT Department of Economic &Community Development (DECD) areoffering minority-owned and women-
owned small businesses negativelyimpacted by the coronavirus
pandemic a zero-interest Line of Creditof up to $20,000 that is potentially
forgivable.
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2020 CensusThe 2020 Census is more than a
population count. It's an opportunity toshape your community's future.
The results will impact representation,district boundaries and funding for vital
programs such as assistance forbusiness owners through SBA, job
training programs, technology in ourschools, public transportation, healthclinics, WIC, Head Start, school meal
programs and many more. Thedecennial determines the allocation ofbillions of dollars in federal funds and ifwe don't count everyone, we need to
wait another ten years to receive federalfunding that accurately reflects the
population. #2020census
Respond Here
Join WBDC ConnectJoin WBDC Connect
What is WBDC Connect? An onlinedirectory and evolving networkmembership program to share
information, insights and inspiration.
When you enroll in this freemembership, eligible businesses will beprovided a listing in our directory, plus
increased access to programs,networking opportunities and
mentorship. The WBDC is offering free,one-year membership to all womenentrepreneurs as part of our launch
effort.
If you are ready to be better-connectedto women business HERE.
Facebook Town Hall
with Senator Maroney
Join Senator Maroney for a FacebookLive Town Hall, Thursday April 23, at4:00 pm on his state SenatorJames Maroney Facebook page.
Can't make my town hall but would liketo ask a question? Feel free to reachout anytime byemailing [email protected] or860-946-0297.
Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce 5 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460 203-878-0681
