On January 12, the Chamber welcomed CT Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Deputy Commissioner Glendowlyn Thames, and U.S Small Business Association District Director Catherine Marx for updates on relief programs for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The discussion covered the status of the CT CARES program, federal SBA Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and answered participant questions about applications, timelines, and programs specific to industry sectors and businesses.