SNJDC COVID-19
MEMBER UPDATE

May 26, 2020
NJEDA Announces $50 Million Expansion of Grant Program for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

On Friday, the Board of the NJ Economic Development Authority approved a $50M expansion of NJ’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program which provides funding to small businesses facing financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The expanded program will provide grants up to $10,000 to qualified businesses and relaxes eligibility criteria to include a broader variety of businesses as well as home-based businesses and sole proprietorships.

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Executive Order 148

Today, Governor Murphy announced the signing of an executive order allowing class of 2020 students to participate in outdoor graduation ceremonies starting July 6th. Social distancing requirements and other health and safety measures will be required, with the potential for large class graduations to be spread out over multiple days and times to ensure proper adherence.

The order also permits professional team sports,  which train or play in New Jersey , to return to training camps or competitions if their leagues decide to move in that direction.

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PPE Supplier Registry 
The State of New Jersey has assembled a  PPE Supplier Registry Public Listing . The information was volunteered by the vendors, compiled by the State, and is provided for the express purpose of assisting private businesses and organizations in New Jersey access potential suppliers for PPE and other COVID-related goods and services.

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