Greetings!
It's Monday- and while the team and I are adjusting, it still doesn't quite feel normal- does it? With increases in cases in Maine each day this weekend, it's hard not to feel on edge. With so much outside of our locus of control, it's wise to focus on what is in our control. With limits to business activity and daily life activities, what exactly
can
we do?
We can help.
Even while staying distant, we can help.
The state has a
new site
to coordinate all the ways to help- sewing masks, donating PPE your business has in inventory, volunteering in the medical field, and more. Maine companies are making sanitizer, face masks and shields.
Here at the Chamber, we are partnering with MedCo and the Sun Journal to help feed local families impacted by the business closures.
Join us
, and help.
In service,
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BUSINESS SUPPORTS + WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
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Congress has approved $350 billion in emergency loans for small businesses to help them keep workers employed. In fact, if small businesses maintain or later restore their payrolls, they may not have to repay some — or possibly any — of the loan. View the guide and checklist from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to help your small business through the process.
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Tips and Tricks for Working from Home with Shanna Cox
Thursday, April 2, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
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As our workforce shifts to working remotely, many are trying to navigate how to make that successful. Beyond the tech solutions, this webinar will focus on time management, creating a work environment that sets you up for success, and ways to support you and your family in having balance, while remaining productive.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT + GROWTH
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Maine MEP: Medical Equipment Supply Coordination
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Maine MEP
is working with Maine Medical Center, Northern Light Health, The University of Maine and Manufacturers Association of Maine to coordinate manufacturing of the medical equipment our hospitals will need to combat COVID-19 in Maine.
They are actively looking for supply chain and manufacturing support for PPE: gloves, gowns, n95 masks, face shields, sanitizer and more. Find out if you can help.
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Maine-based company producing masks to help fight COVID-19
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"On our 3rd day of production we manufactured and shipped over 2800 DEF MASKS. We also received an order of 7500 face shields. We will be retooling another line in order to produce this order. Today was good, tomorrow will be better."
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COMMUNITY + QUALITY OF LIFE
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The Healing Community Food
Challenge
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Your business can join
LA Metro Chamber,
The Healing Community MEDco
,
and
Sun Journal
to purchase groceries weekly for families in need - until the State of Emergency expires. Contact us to sponsor a family- and our partners will help match you to families who have lost their jobs, and even do the delivery if you want.
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855 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240
207-753-0779
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Free Print Services from Staples
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To help the local community + small businesses, Staples in Lewiston is offering free print services for those in need. They are offering the following services free of charge:
- Restaurants: Up to 250 flat double sided color menus
- Students: Up to 50 B&W pages
- Complimentary fax/ scan services
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YWCA Open Childcare Enrollment during COVID-19
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YWCA Central Maine in Lewiston has re-opened childcare enrollment at their licensed childcare facility for families who continue to work at this time.
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Take-out Tuesday: A Virtual Lunch
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
No matter where you are, grab lunch from your favorite local spot, and meet us for a virtual lunch. Because physical distancing doesn't have to mean isolation.
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Coping With The Current Pandemic Crisis Webinar with Readiness Associates
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Readiness Associates will equip businesses with tips on staying informed and protecting your employees, business assets, and customers during unprecedented social distancing and business shutdowns.
About the Presenter
Ralph Petti is a certified risk manager with an emphasis on business continuity planning for the SMB and Enterprise markets. As someone selected by The international Medical Corps for pandemic planning in The Philippines and Indonesia, Mr. Petti is also focused on the critical Supply Chain and Crisis Management areas that are integral to keeping all businesses running.
Experienced, innovative leader with demonstrated ability maximizing capital while building stronger brands. Proven success launching new products, revitalizing distribution channels, and recruiting high performing talent. Founded and served as CEO of a full-service marketing, advertising, and PR agency delivering marketing and sales solutions to high-tech companies, including Oracle, Silicon Graphics, Netscape, Legato, and Kabria. His American Red Cross experience inspired the launch of Readiness Associates.
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Virtual Social Hour: Connecting Past Bedtime
Thursday, April 2, 2020
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM EDT
Plan ahead by getting a growler delivered, grabbing a 6-pack curbside, or some take-out wine. Settle the house, bathe the kids, and meet us for a virtual, drop-in happy hour. Let's raise our glasses to signing off for the day and the little ones finally asleep. Because while personal distancing is responsible, our virtual social hour doesn't have to be.
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