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UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS

SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020 10:00AM-11:00AM   The Windham Region Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a weekly BUSINESS ROUND TABLE as an opportunity for small business owners and business professionals, entrepreneurs and home based businesses to share ideas and support each other during the Coronavirus Crisis. This meeting will feature a weekly discussion topic and opportunities for problem solving, resource sharing and networking. Our facilitator will be professional business coach, Steve Porcaro.  REGISTER CAN NETWORKING COFFEE HOUR CAN will be VIRTUAL during the COVID19 Pandemic. Here is the information you will need to join us. All you need is a phone or computer with a camera. No need to download anything, just click on a link. Let's stay in touch with each other!! Here is the link: Join Zoom Meeting:   https://zoom.us/j/247607498   Meeting ID: 247 607 498 Dial by your location  +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) Meeting ID: 247 607 498 REGISTER

CHAMBER & BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER PARTNERS PODCASTS/WEBINARS

LEADING THROUGH UNCERTAINTY BRUCE TULGAN, FOUNDER RAINMAKERTHINKING, INC. TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020 1:00PM-2:00PM   Live webinar Free but registration required   The only way through this crisis is together. ·       Learn the three pillars of leading through uncertainty. ·       Get best practices on managing remotely (and managing your boss remotely). ·       Understand strategies for strong, structured communication via webcam, phone, and email. ·       Get Bruce's personal guidance on your most pressing issues through the Q&A. REGISTER EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2020 1:00PM-2:00PM Live webinar Free but registration required A proactive business owner should be immediately implementing a new communications strategy plus 10 other strategies to help survive this COVID-19 crisis. Learn Tom Maier’s recommendations in a one-hour webinar. In this environment, business owners must adapt. It’s time for a frank discussion on priorities and how to step up and be the leader you need to be. The better you communicate with clarity and take purposeful action, the better prepared you will be during this time. REGISTER

BUSINESS LOAN & FINANCING INFORMATION (All of these are also available from our COVID-19 Business Resource Page) Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide & Checklist from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce > Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act > Coronavirus Loan Comparison Chart by The Windham Chamber >

MEMBERS HELPING THE COMMUNITY Northeast Family Federal Credit Union Giving Away $3,000 in Scholarships > AT & T Waiving Domestic Wireless Voice & Data Overage Fees > Inlight Professional Counseling providing TeleMental Health therapy > United Way Launches Neighbors in Need Fund > Share your business and community updates for FREE with ItsLocalOnline.com >

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES WHILE YOU'RE WORKING FROM HOME (All of these are also available from our COVID-19 Business Resource Page) Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Workplace Presentation > SBA Webinar Audio & Video Recordings from Steve Porcaro, SalesPlus MVP > Small Business As Usual Podcast from Community Economic Development Fund > Sample Work From Home Report >

WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBER! Sentext Solutions Richard Bentley 174 Old Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook 06475 203-589-1796 rbentley@sentextsolutions.com Text Messaging Company

DEADLINES EXTENDED! USDA Extends Application Deadlines for Grants > IRS extends Tax Day to July 15. Filing Deadline and Federal Tax Payments extended regardless of amount owed >

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