Please Join a Virtual Town Hall Meeting

  Supporting Small Businesses Impacted by the Coronavirus 
 
Thursday, March 26, 2020
5:00PM
 
Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro will lead a virtual town hall meeting on federal and state efforts to assist employers and employees impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
They will be joined by Connecticut Department of Labor Commissioner Kurt Westby and Department of Economic and Community Development Deputy Commissioner Glendowlyn Thames. The discussion will be moderated by Founder and CEO of the Women's Business Development Council Fran Pastore.
 
Participants Can Join the Zoom Video Town Hall Meeting at:
 
 
Or by Telephone at:
(646) 558-8656
 
Webinar ID: 364 340 964
Summary of Federal Legislation for Business


  • Increase in unemployment insurance benefits for laid-off or furloughed workers – including freelancers and members of the gig economy
  • Extra $600 per week for up to four months on top of state unemployment benefit to make up for 100% of lost wages

  • Expansion of relief for small businesses
  • Makes rent, mortgage and utility costs eligible for SBA loan forgiveness

  • Businesses get a tax credit for keeping idled workers on their payrolls during the pandemic, so long as they meet certain criteria
  • Get a refund for half of what they spend on wages, up to $5,000 per worker


STAY TUNED FOR MORE GUIDANCE

Please reach out with additional questions and concerns. Stay safe, healthy and wash your hands!

Best,

Julie Nash
Director of Economic and Community Development
70 West River Street
Milford, CT 06460
Phone 203-783-3230
Fax 203-878-7394