Citizens commits $5M to local communities, small businesses

PBN: Citizens Bank Commits $5M to
Local Communities, Small Businesses
Citizens Bank has made available $5 million in commitments to support businesses and communities affected by COVID-19, the bank announced Tuesday. The funds will be distributed in two programs, the Small Business Relief and Recovery program and the Community Support Relief program.

This webinar will focus on data protection and information security, legal and regulatory considerations for remote workers, and considerations for improving continuity and productivity of workflow.

Polaris MEP: Initiating Talent Exchange
for Manufacturing Workers
The manufacturing employers are in a unique position: some are laying off, but others are hiring because they supply critical products into this new world landscape. Polaris MEP and their partners are connecting these two scenarios so it’s easier for a manufacturing company in need of workers to find someone.

ABC6 Asks Businesses to Sign Up
for “What’s Open” Initiative
ABC6 is helping the community during this difficult time with an initiative called “What’s Open.” ABC6 is asking businesses that are open to call them to be listed on their “What’s Open” list.

Coping with the change and unpredictability resulting from the current outbreak of COVID-19 has been challenging for entrepreneurs and small business owners.  In this workshop, licensed mental health counselor and empowered relationship coach, Nikolai Blinow, will provide you with simple strategies to help you maintain your sanity and stay grounded while coping with the unanticipated stress.

The webinar will focus on Unemployment, TDI & TCI Benefits, as well as the new Federal Paid Leave programs, featuring speakers from RI DLT & RI DOH and the legal community.

Please join the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center on Thursday, March 26th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a webinar that will review basic marketing strategies and tactics to help your business stay engaged with your customers during this challenging time.