Safe Store & Workplace Rules Update

Safe Store & Workplace Rules Update

Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 7BB which goes into effect on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 8:00pm. The Order requires the following –   Cloth face coverings or higher level of protection required in public wherever close contact is unavoidable Any...
CARES Act Overview

CARES Act Overview

As we’ve reported, Congress passed and the president signed into law the CARES Act last Friday. While we issued guidance on one part of the law yesterday, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that allows for forgiveable payroll loans, there are actually many...
Apply for Free Money from the Feds

Apply for Free Money from the Feds

There are several key takeaways to this program. First, this is free money from the federal government and you should be applying for it. It’s a loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA) through your local bank that can be forgiven in part or totally....
Tax Deadlines Extended – Sales, IFTA, Income, Business…

Tax Deadlines Extended – Sales, IFTA, Income, Business…

Connecticut Filing & Payment Deadlines for Sales Taxes Extended The Department of Revenue Services (DRS) announced that it is providing immediate tax relief to Connecticut small businesses. What small business taxpayers qualify for this relief?  Taxpayers that...
Travel Restriction Advisory Essential Employees

Travel Restriction Advisory Essential Employees

On 3/28, President Trump stated that he may order an “enforceable” quarantine in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey to prevent the spread of the virus. While no federal order has been issued as of 8:00pm this evening, CEMA would like to update you on...
Safe Store & Workplace Rules Update

DECD to Close Bridge Loan Application Today (3/27/20) at 6:00pm

At 6 p.m. today, DECD will stop accepting applications for the Connecticut Recovery Bridge Loan program. We have seen significant demand for the program, receiving over 4,000 applications since the program went operational yesterday morning. Within the last 24 hours,...