If your business is still running and you’re unsure about compliance obligations related to FMLA, ADA, and Title VII, read this article.
Small Business Administration “Disaster Loan Assistance” program. Go here to apply for a loan for your business. Note the total wait and processing time for disbursement is ~31 days. Here is an article about the SBA program and the application process.
Department of Homeland Security “Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce”: Which businesses and industries are considered “essential”? Review this document for more information. NOTE: this document is advisory only, consult your state or local agencies for binding definitions in your area. This article indicates that the wood industry is considered “essential business”.
NAM (National Association of Manufacturers) has established a valuable resource page which provides info on what they are doing to support the manufacturing industry and information you can use for your business now. Read more.
AWFS’ advocacy agency LobbyIt prepared this summary of business credits related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. 03.20.20 This evening, the Treasury Department and the Department of Labor jointly announced the outlines of guidance, to be released next week, on the new tax credits available to small businesses to cover the costs of the […]
This update was prepared by AWFS’ advocacy agency LobbyIt and shared with all AWFS Member Primary contacts on Friday 3/20/20: March 20th Update We know that things are moving quickly, and we’ve drafted this summary to provide you with an update on what legislative action has taken place this week, summarize the latest developments, and […]
Here is the direct link to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) communications on the novel virus COVID-19
AWFS’ advocacy agency LobbyIt has shared information about the COVID-19 Stimulus Package and would like to know our feedback on the legislation. Does it adequately address our member companies’ needs and concerns? Is anything left out? Now is our time to have input in the process. COVID-19 Stimulus 2.0 (as of 03.17.20) As we […]
On Feb. 25, 2020, CueCareer and AWFS hosted a “Career in the Classroom” virtual event, featuring two industry professionals. The 30 minute event was broadcast to three schools in different parts of the U.S. Seth Nardo, general manager at Reborn Cabinets (Anaheim, CA) and Hannah Khalaf at Dixon Enterprises/SurfPrep Sanding (Lake Elsinore, CA) contributed time […]
Are you an entrepreneur or do you know of any entrepreneurs? Have you heard of NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship)? This is an organization that provides valuable leadership skills for students, particularly focusing on urban youth. They need volunteers (entrepreneurs/small business owners ideally) to serve as mentors judges for their student events. This is not […]
