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ACCD: Guidance for lodging, restaurants, PPP

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New Guidance for Organized Sports

ACCD issued new guidance today for organized sports. Effective June 15, 2020, some intra-squad activities and practices can begin to take place. Group numbers, including players, coaches and officials, may not exceed current limits on social gatherings – currently 25 or fewer individuals. Competition between Vermont clubs (i.e., inter-squad games) is currently anticipated to be able to resume starting July 1, 2020.

Implementing and Understanding Restart Guidance for the Lodging Sector

On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 3:00pm, Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Heather Pelham and Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Community Development Ted Brady will host a webinar to discuss implementing and understanding the recently released restart guidance for the lodging sector. Learn about requirements and best practices, as well as new travel guidance that will impact the lodging industry.

Restaurant Restart Webinar

SCORE Vermont will be offering a free webinar for restaurants on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 10:00am. “Restaurant Survival Strategies Post-COVID" will provide guidance on complying with health and safety requirements and financial models for future break-even sales level and customer counts.

PPP Webinars Offer Q+As on Access to Funding

A recording of last week’s virtual town hall on updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is now available. Funds are still available for businesses to access. Representatives from the SBA and local banks and credit unions answered questions and provided guidance on filling out the application.

The SBA Vermont District Office hosts the following recurring webinars about PPP:

  • PPP Forgiveness Webinar
    A daily webinar to discuss PPP forgiveness
  • PPP & EIDL Webinar
    A twice-weekly webinar to discuss PPP, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Advance, and information about updates to these programs

CFAP Webinars for Agriculture Producers

Webinars for producers, farmers and ranchers will begin on June 9, 2020. Agriculture producers can learn more about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) and how to submit additional commodities for USDA consideration through the NOFA process.

Business Impact

ACCD wants to hear from all Vermont businesses impacted by the response to the COVID-19 virus. Please share these impacts via the ACCD Business Impact Form, which will help us assess the full impact as we work toward solutions.

Source: Agency of Commerce & Community Development 6.8.2020