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Vaccine distribution update

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Vermont Business Magazine The COVID-19 vaccinations rollout continues ahead of schedule. On Monday, people 55 years and older with certain high-risk health conditions were able to make appointments. It was announced Tuesday that the State will be opening vaccinations up earlier for Phase 5b — Vermonters ages 16 and older with certain high-risk health conditions. This group will now be eligible starting this Thursday, March 11th (originally March 15th). Teachers, school staff, and public safety personnel are also now able to book appointments.

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Reminder: PPP Guidance and Updates

Guidance continues to evolve for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). FAQs for lenders and borrowers have been updated and revisions to loan amount calculation and eligibility were also released. The Vermont District Office of the SBA continues to hold weekly webinars on various aspects of these programs. ACCD encourages businesses to sign up for their newsletter to get the most timely updates to the PPP and Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program.

Doing Business with the State of Vermont

VT PTAC and the Office of Purchasing & Contracting (OPC) are partnering a second time this year to present Vermont companies with an in-depth look at how to do business with the State of Vermont on March 10th at 10:30am. This popular webinar will focus on working specifically with OPC, the division of the Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) that oversees purchasing and contracting for the State of Vermont. This webinar is aimed at Vermont companies interested in selling their goods or services to the State.

Future of Vermont Agriculture Commission

Residents interested in serving on the Governor’s Future of Vermont Agriculture Commission may now put their names forward for nomination. The Commission is charged with developing long- and short-term strategies and specific action plans with measurable outcomes to ensure that Vermont remains a vibrant agricultural state into the future. Nominations are due by Friday, March 12th.

Source: ACCD. 3.9.2021