For those interested in review and tracking COVID-19 modeling information for Vermont, the Department of Financial Regulation has provided a webpage you can find clicking here.
Immigration Executive Order
The President has issued an executive order (click here) temporarily suspending permanent legal immigration. The order provides a 60 day pause for the issuance of most green cards for individuals outside the country, including employment-based and family-based immigrants. It does not impact temporary workers but mandates a review of those programs. Manufacturing and other employer […]
Trade Updates from A.N. Deringer
The following is provided courtesy of AIV member A.N. Deringer: CBP, FDA, & FEMA Provide Guidance Regarding Import/Export of COVID-19 Related Goods The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published a Federal Register notice on April 21, 2020, defining exemptions to the temporary rule allowing FEMA to reallocate certain PPE and COVID-19 related goods intended for export. Additionally, […]
Vermont Emergency Management Offers Mask Buying Resource | Customers and Suppliers Should Review
The Department of Emergency Management has compiled a list of businesses where face masks can be purchased by the general public. Businesses offering masks for sale can be added to this list by contacting Vermont Emergency Management at covid.jic@vermont.gov.
SBA Updates from Employer Financial and Technical Support Action Team
The Agency of Commerce and Community Development has announced that it will hold the next in a series of Virtual Town Hall events on Friday, April 24 at 2:00 pm. This event will focus on the work of the Employer Financial and Technical Support Team, an action team of the Economic Mitigation and Recovery Task […]
SBA Reminder on Paycheck Protection Program Compliance Requirements
The SBA has released the following reminder on PPP compliance requirements: If you have a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan, now is the time to comply with the requirements of your loan so that you can maximize the amount of loan forgiveness. When your PPP loan is disbursed, it begins your 8-week payroll protection period.2. […]
Action Alert | Input Requested for Reopening and Expanding Manufacturing and Other Business Operations
AIV is actively engaging with the Administration on criteria, processes, and assistance for manufacturers and other businesses to resume or expand operations. Employers interested in providing input and engagement for this effort are strongly encouraged to contact us at info@aivt.org. In addition, please complete the survey below, and be sure to provide any information, recommendations, […]
Webinars on Preparing for a Return to Operations and Addressing Employee Welfare
The following are an upcoming webinar and a recording of a recent webinar provided by our national allies at NAM that should be of use and interest to manufacturers and other employers. NAM/MLC Webinar on Preparing for a Return of the Workforce NAM and the Manufacturing Leadership Council will host a webinar on best practices […]
New Department of Labor UI Virtual Town Hall Meetings
The following are new virtual town hall meetings scheduled for this week. For links to watch these events live, and for a listing of all scheduled events, see the Department of Labor calendar by clicking here. Tuesday, April 21 Self Employed Update: PUA Program Time: 2:00 pm Overview: Update on the application process and implementation […]
US Chamber Foundation Announces Grants for Small Businesses
The US Chamber of Commerce Foundation has launched the Save Small Business Fund. The fund will offer grants of $5,000 to businesses that employ between 3 and 20 people; are located in economically vulnerable communities; and have been harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds will be distributed on a first come, first served basis and […]