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3 RI restaurants make curbside comeback & PPP resources

Catch up on all our previously recorded virtual events with one click!
View the Chamber’s Recorded Webinar:
Up Your Game with Video Conferencing and
Remote Collaboration Tools

With the surge in the need for video conferencing and remote collaboration tools, the Chamber joined with NetCenergy to explore a handful of these valuable communication tools. Tune in as experts discuss the differences in the key features of these products to help determine which may work best for you. See the slide deck.
Interview: Langevin and Cicilline Update Chamber
on COVID-19 Relief Package

Chamber President Laurie White caught up with Congressmen James Langevin and David Cicilline shortly after the House vote last week to get their insights into the aid package and what may be on deck for further COVD-19 relief.
View the Chamber’s Recorded Webinar:
Training Your Thoughts to Skillfully Navigate Today’s Challenges

We need to tame and train our thoughts in order to fortify our immune system and to skillfully navigate today’s challenges. Join Chamber President Laurie White and Katie McDonald, Self Care Strategist at bnourished and Keynoter, for an introduction to mindfulness.
Boston Fed: Paycheck Protection Program Resources
In anticipation of the second round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program going live on Monday, the Boston Fed has created a web page with resources for New England smaller businesses including nonprofits to aid them in applying to this program.
FAQ: How to Calculate Maximum
Loan Amounts – By Business Type

The Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, is providing this guidance to assist businesses in calculating their payroll costs for purposes of determining the amount of a Paycheck Protection Program loan businesses can apply for.
PBN: 3 Rhode Island Restaurants Make Curbside Comeback
The Rhode Island restaurant community is showing its resiliency as three of its leading eateries are reopening for curbside takeout.
Pranzi: Comfort Food – Comfort Price
Pranzi is offering meals for only $12 individually wrapped in microwavable safe containers/cold with reheating instructions.
Social Enterprise Greenhouse Launches New Services
During COVID-19 Pandemic, Calls for Business Volunteers

Social Enterprise Greenhouse has launched several new programs and services to help entrepreneurs from Rhode Island and surrounding communities adapt to changing business conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. SEG is also actively recruiting business and community leaders to join its volunteer network as the need for business support services increases.