NEWS & EVENTS
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Shared-Work Program – An Alternative to Lay Offs
Shared-Work allows you, the employer, to retain your workforce during a temporary slowdown and then quickly ramp up operations without the expense of recruiting, hiring and training new employees.
Family Business Webinars: Navigating COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to pervade our world, Family Business Magazine will be offering a series of weekly webinars that will confront the challenges of working through a crisis.
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COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Resources from Butler County Chamber of Commerce.
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Coronavirus Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide and Checklist
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn
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NETL Regional Workforce – Energy 101 Webinar
High performance and advanced materials are a key component to amassing huge energy efficiency across a number of industries.
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Nextier and Butler Hospital Set up App for Facilitate Meal Donations for Staff
Nextier Bank is working with Butler Hospital to set up a scheduling app for the community to sign up to send/donate food and snacks to the staff at the hospital.
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Shared-Work Program – An Alternative to Lay Offs
Shared-Work allows you, the employer, to retain your workforce during a temporary slowdown and then quickly ramp up operations without the expense of recruiting, hiring and training new employees.
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America Makes Launches Next Phase in Response to COVID-19
America Makes launched the next phase of the COVID-19 Health Care Needs and Additive Manufacturing (AM) Capabilities Repository, where additive manufacturers can upload 3D print designs to be reviewed and placed on the NIH 3D Print Exchange.
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SBA Emergency Loan Webinar: Process for Applying and FAQ’s (Tuesday, March 31 at 9 AM)
This no-cost webinar presented by the Small Business Development Center of Pennsylvania is designed to provide small businesses with answers on SBA Emergency loan.
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US Chamber of Commerce Provides Analysis of CARES Act
Our partners with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have provided a thorough analysis of CARES Act. I encourage you to review this robust stimulus package and ensure you are fully aware of the supports available to your organization.
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PA-DCED Offers Covid-19 Working Capital Program
The COVID-19 Working Capital Access (CWCA) Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) and provides critical working capital financing to small businesses located within the Commonwealth that are adversely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Hospital & Health System of PA Needs Supplies-Seeking Help from MFG
The Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania is asking for any local manufacturers that can modify their processes to provide items on the list provided. If so, they can reach out to the contacts below for guidance.
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COVID-19 Resources: FAQ’s, Life Sustaining & Essential Business Lists, Waiver Expemption
FAQ list on Life-Sustaining Business as well as updated Essential Businesses and Waiver Exemption Request.
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PA Labor and Industry Rapid Response Team Information
For those members of the business community who may have questions on Unemployment Compensation information, healthcare, local supportive services/contacts, and food assistance during this trying time.
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SBA’s Disaster Assistance Website is Available – COVID-19
The SBA’s Disaster assistance website for businesses who need financial assistance is functioning and has offers specific to COVID-19.
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Free Children’s Book Download: Clear Answers for All Kids – Coronavirus
This is a digital download children’s book about COVID19 Written by social workers. Its school age appropriate but has pictures for smaller kids too. Feel free to share.
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