Today Governor Scott issued Addendum 11 to the Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order, advancing the phased restart of business in the state, in accordance with mandatory health and safety measures. These measures include closing all common areas, employees completing health training, screening employees when they arrive, and appointing a safety officer.
Updated guidance for outdoor businesses, construction, retail, manufacturing operations, as well as libraries and farmers markets is outlined in ACCD Secretary Lindsay Kurrle’s Memorandum to Businesses and Employers with additional information available in our online sector guidance.
Local Financing Opportunities to Help Communities Recover Event
On Monday, April 27th at 10 am, ACCD will host an introductory webinar for municipal leaders to discuss the tools currently available (and what tools are being considered by the state) to help towns access financing that bridges expected revenue gaps due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presenters include:
Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, ACCD
Beth Pearce, Treasurer, State of Vermont
Chris D’Elia, President, Vermont Bankers Association
Michael Gaughan, Executive Director, Vermont Bond Bank
A portion of the event will be held for Q&A with the presenters.
PPP and EIDL Daily Webinar
The Vermont District SBA Office is conducting free daily webinars, Monday thru Friday at 9 am, to discuss SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Advance. Learn about what PPP and EIDL are, how they work, and the difference between them.
Join by phone: (202) 765-1264; access code 470177937#
Emergency Relief Funding for Cultural Organizations
Arts and humanities organizations in Vermont facing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic now have additional resources and funding tools available to aid in recovery.
Through a partnership between the Vermont Arts Council and Vermont Humanities Council, organizations may apply for emergency relief funding from the new COVID-19 Cultural Relief Grant Program. Grants do not require a match and range between $5,000 and $10,000, based on organization size. For full details and to apply, visit www.vermontartscouncil.org/culturalrelief or www.vermonthumanities.org/c19-grants. For more information, email [email protected].
The Vermont Arts Council has also reopened the Rapid Response Artist Relief fund offering grants of up to $500 to Vermont artists in need. The deadline for this round of applications is May 13, 2020.
In May, the Vermont Community Foundation will open the Arts Recovery Fund. Direct grants will support both individual artists and cultural organizations that are experiencing financial distress due to the spread of the novel coronavirus across Vermont. Donations are now being accepted on the Community Foundation’s website at vermontcf.org/ArtsRecovery.
Most Vermont Auto Insurers Reducing or Partially Refunding Premiums
More than forty additional auto insurance companies have filed plans to refund portions premiums or reduce their rates for Vermont policyholders. The premium savings will vary depending on the company. At this time, most relief will be in the range of 15-20% for a period of two or three months.
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.
