LISC and Citizens Launch New Grant Fund for Small Businesses

Interview: Reed and Whitehouse Update
Chamber on COVID-19 Relief Package
Chamber President Laurie White caught up with Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse yesterday afternoon for a conversation to understand what’s included in the COVID-19 “Phase 3.5” Relief Package passed by the Senate. The House is expected to reconvene in Washington, D.C. and pass the legislation today.

PBN: Cox Media Offers Free Advertising to
Local Restaurants to Ease COVID-19 Impact
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cox Media is offering some local restaurants two weeks of free TV advertising to let diners know they are open, practicing safe food handling, offering special deals and food delivery.

Fleming’s #1 Draft Pick: 3 Courses
Go big for the family. Make your virtual draft party a fun family occasion with three courses from Fleming’s.

LISC and Citizens Launch New Grant
Fund for Small Businesses
LISC Rhode Island, in partnership with Citizens Bank, is announcing a new grant program aimed at supporting small businesses in Rhode Island that have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The Citizens Bank – LISC Small Business Recovery Grant will help provide grants to hard-hit businesses and help them to weather the immediate financial impact of closures and social distancing measures currently underway in our state.

Elite Physical Therapy Offers
Telehealth Virtual Physical Therapy
As an extra measure of protection and comfort, Elite Physical Therapy is now offering Telehealth Virtual Physical Therapy services for new and existing patients.

Trilix Webinar: The Growth Imperative –
Master the Foundational Elements
On May 4, join an interactive virtual session to hear from Trilix’s CEO/Founder Tim Hebert and Business Strategy Consultant Dave Ramsden as they discuss: 1) Navigating the breakthrough growth curve; 2) How to develop a business growth mindset and culture; 3) How to approach foundational elements of your business—strategy; and 4) execution and culture—to position yourself for solid growth trajectory; How to create and maintain sustained growth.

JobsInRI COVID-19 Hiring Program
JobsInRI has designed a program to help many of the industries affected by social distancing and temporary closures due to the current crisis. From April to December, you may want to advertise your open positions there. Post up to 20 jobs at a time in April and May for free.