The Economic Recovery Bridge Program (click here), a pandemic relief grant that opened in 2021 for businesses that suffered a tax loss owing to COVID-19, will sunset as of June 15. At that time, the application portal will no longer be accessible to new or returning users. Those who wish to complete active applications currently in […]
Economic Development Bill Passes Legislature, Includes Aid and Incentives for Employers and Employees
The final conference report for S.11, which became the latest and last vehicle for attaching a wide range of economic development and other provisions that have evolved over this session, has passed the Legislature and is awaiting the Governor’s action. It includes a number of provisions intended to help certain employers and employees. Unfortunately it […]
Economic Recovery Bridge Program Opens to Additional Businesses
As of July 7, 2021, the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) is expanding eligibility for its Economic Recovery Bridge Program. With this change, ACCD is now accepting applications from organizations that have received prior State of Federal assistance. Under the expanded guidelines, organizations that can demonstrate; 1) a 2020 tax loss; and 2) that the organization suffered […]
Snap Webinar Opportunity this Thursday, June 17, on Economic Recovery Bridget Program
ACCD has decided to put together a webinar for Thursday, June 17, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm to discuss the Economic Bridge Program updates and timeline, and to answer any outstanding questions about the program. The program launched two weeks ago and for the first thirty days the application prioritization is for those businesses who […]
VOSHA Outlines Top 10 Recommendations Relating to COVID-19
VOSHA posted earlier this week the following memo for Vermont employers with non-health care or institutional type worksites. You can click here for the memo online, and click here for a related post on new OSHA guidelines, and if you have any questions or need additional information, please contact us at info@aivt.org. To: Vermont Employers […]
ACCD/VOSHA Briefing on Changing Workplace Guidance for Vermont Employers
On June 8 ACCD and VOSHA provided an online briefing requested by AIV for Vermont employers on changing state and federal COVID guidance and requirements. See related post here on recent state and federal changes. The one hour briefing included informational slides and prepared Q&A. It was also recorded and additional Q&A took place during […]
Vermont Business Vaccine Clinics
If Vermont businesses are interested in creating pop-up clinics for their employees or customers or in having a vaccination booth at an upcoming event, please submit your information through the Vaccine Clinic Registration Form (click here). The information you provide through these web forms will help the Health Department assess the resources needed and if […]
Economic Recovery Bridge Program
Opening on June 7, the Economic Recovery Bridge Program is expected to deliver $30 million in financial relief to businesses who have not received state and federal funding due to eligibility constraints and to businesses who can show a continued loss of revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for a webinar on the […]
State and Federal COVID Guidance for Workplaces Continues to Evolve | Opportunities for Employer Input and Further Guidance, Including Upcoming Online Meeting with Agencies
The following provides a brief overview of changing COVID guidance and requirements at the federal and state levels, as well as information about opportunities to learn more about compliance and implementation issues and guidance from the state, including an online town hall meeting with state agencies scheduled for June 8. Federal and State Changes So […]
Vermont’s Workplace Guidance and Requirements Are Not Changed by Today’s Mask Announcement
As you might know, the Governor has announced significant loosening of Vermont’s mask requirements for those who are vaccinated following a related announcement from the CDC. However, it is very important to note that this does not change Vermont’s masking, distancing, or other guidance and requirements for employers, their employees, and the workplace. State authorities […]