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Vermont Department of Labor Virtual Town Hall: Employer Services and Rapid Response 04/09/2020

Department of Labor Virtual Town Hall Series

Employer Services and Rapid Response

Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Overview: Description of step-by-step process for employers that feel they may need to lay off employees, such as steps to take, who to notify and work with, as well as what to do when and if they are looking to hire.

Speakers: Cameron Wood (Director, Unemployment Insurance), Cindy Robillard (Business Services Manager), and Dirk Anderson (General Counsel)

Online Link: bit.ly/VTlaborTownHall_April9

National Council of Nonprofits Webinar 04/08/2020

On Tuesday, April 7 at 3:00 pm Eastern, the networks of the National Council of Nonprofits are hosting a national presentation to help all in the charitable community understand the various provisions of the two laws and what they mean for nonprofits.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act created new workplace obligations for employers and expanded supports for individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight days later, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) authorized more than $2 trillion in spending to inject cash into the economy, businesses, and nonprofits. There is a great deal to unpack:

- Mandated paid sick and family leave and refundable payroll tax credits
- Generous loan funds for small (< 500 employees) and mid-size (between 500 and 10,000 employees) nonprofit employers; which program is best for your organization?
- Above-the-line or universal charitable deduction available for 2020
- Employee retention refundable tax credit
- Expanded unemployment and enhanced funding for social support programs

This webinar will share the latest analysis and information available at the time of the webinar, including translating new guidance and regulations from multiple federal agencies into nonprofit-friendly language, and answering the questions frontline nonprofits need resolved so they can keep their doors open and missions moving forward.

The Caremongers - Dispatches from the Frontline: Town of Williston Manager Richard McGuire 04/07/2020

Town Meeting TV interviews Williston Town Manager Rick McGuire on how Williston is responding to COVID-19 and daily operations.

Vermont Department of Labor Virtual Town Hall: Resources for the Self-Employed 04/07/2020

Department of Labor Virtual Town Hall Series

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

Resources for the Self-Employed

Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Overview: Resources available for self-employed or independent contractors and process they should take to apply for unemployment insurance benefits.

Speakers: Michael Harrington (Interim Commissioner), Joan Goldstein (Commissioner, Department of Economic Development) and Cameron Wood (Director, Unemployment Insurance)

Online Link: bit.ly/VTlaborTownHall_April7

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: City of Burlington COVID-19 Response Team Update 04/07/2020

Burlington, VT – Today, Mayor Miro Weinberger and members of the Administration will provide an update to the public on the City’s response to COVID-19. Today’s briefing will include an announcement of what will be part of the Burlington Green Stimulus Package announced last night, discussion of the plan to give City property taxpayers and their residential and commercial tenants months of additional time to respond to this crisis without added costs, an update on enforcement of the Stay Home order, and other topics.

WHAT: Daily briefing

WHO:

Mayor Miro Weinberger

Darren Springer, General Manager of the Burlington Electric Department

Katherine Schad, City’s Chief Administrative Officer

Jon Murad, Deputy Chief of the Burlington Police Department

WHEN: Today, Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 2:00 pm

WHERE: Broadcast and radio reporters are invited to attend in person at the front conference room at 645 Pine Street if needed for your coverage. For all others, please join via one of three options:

· Zoom webinar: https://zoom.us/j/981431445

· Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MiroBTV/

· Phone: (929) 205-6099, Webinar ID: 981 431 445

Relevance: 2 days

Governor Phil Scott: Gov Scott and Administration Officials Update on the State’s Continued Response to COVID-19 04/06/2020

Governor Phil Scott and members of the administration hold a media briefing to update Vermonters on the State's response to COVID-19.

Virtual Zoom Meeting with VT State Representatives Cina, Colburn, and Gonzalez 04/03/2020

VT State Representatives Brian Cina, Selene Colburn, and Diana Gonzalez host a virtual meeting on Friday, April 3rd at 5:00pm.

To participate live, please go to

https://zoom.us/j/339947005?pwd=a1VmVU9rK1JidUtSdmhtaE85RDl2UT09

Meeting ID: 339 947 005
Password: 024625

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: City of Burlington COVID-19 Response Team Update 04/03/2020

Mayor Miro Weinberger, members of the Administration, and community partners provide an update to the public on the City’s response to COVID-19. This briefing includes an announcement of a food relief pilot program, stories from the Resource & Recovery Center this week, updates on masks and Stay Home enforcement, and other news.

Mayor Miro Weinberger

Luke McGowan, Director of CEDO

Will Clavelle, Economic Development Specialist at CEDO

Grace Ciffo, Assistant Director of Community Works at CEDO

Jon Murad, Deputy Chief of the Burlington Police Department

Broadcast and radio reporters are invited to attend in person at the front conference room at 645 Pine Street if needed for your coverage. For all others, please join via one of three options:

· Zoom webinar: https://zoom.us/j/981431445

· Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MiroBTV/

· Phone: (929) 205-6099, Webinar ID: 981 431 445

Relevance: 2 days

Governor Phil Scott: Governor Scott and Administration Officials Update on the State’s Continued Response to COVID-19 04/03/2020

Governor Phil Scott and members of the administration hold a media briefing to update Vermonters on the State's response to COVID-19.

The Caremongers - Dispatches from the Frontline: Elaine Haney on COVID-19 Business Advice 04/02/2020

Town Meeting TV interviews Elaine Haney of the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) on the state's response and how businesses can access COVID-19 financial relief (https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19). Elaine, serving as the Chair of the Essex Selectboard, also comments on how Essex and Essex Junction are responding in a unified way.

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Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger Offers City Resources in response to Covid 19 Pandemic

Burlington Resource & Recovery Center: On Monday, March 23, we launched the Burlington COVID-19 Resource & Recovery Center, or RRC. The RRC's function is to provide relief to the economic disruption of COVID-19. If you are a renter worried about housing security, a business owner seeking access to federal assistance, a person experiencing homelessness who needs shelter, a Burlingtonian looking for information about City taxes and fees during this time or the federal aid that is coming, or someone looking to volunteer safely, you can get a 1-1 (remote) consult at the RRC and find many resources on the website. For more information, call (802) 755-7239 or go to the City website: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/Resources