coronavirus
Fairfax County, VA Launches Virtual Career Fairs
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the FCEDA is presenting virtual career fairs to connect college grads with Northern Virginia companies seeking employees.
Indiana Serves 10,000 Small Businesses Through PPE Marketplace
Since launching in early May, the Indiana Small Business PPE Marketplace has received nearly 20,000 orders for personal protective equipment (PPE) and has fulfilled 10,000 orders.
IDT Expands COVID-19 Product Manufacturing In Research Triangle Park
IDT's new North Carolina manufacturing facility will offer unmatched turnaround time and product options to support researchers in the region.
Berry Global Group Addresses Global Shortage Of Face Mask Materials
To address the ever increasing demand for face mask material in the U.S., Berry has expanded its Meltex™ platform to add capacity in Waynesboro, VA.
Hamilton County, IN Creates Workforce Recovery Task Force
The Task Force is an effort to jumpstart a recovery plan for local businesses and is being spearheaded by the Hamilton County Economic Development Corporation (HCEDC).
Missouri Launches PPE Marketplace
Missouri's PPE Marketplace matches companies that manufacture and sell personal protective equipment (PPE) with companies that need to purchase it.
Local Production Fund Supports COVID-19 Needs, PPE Manufacturing
The 25 Local Production Fund recipients — including tailors, artisans, tech companies, and commercial printers in Montgomery County, MD — will receive a total of $200,000.
LVGEA Helps Southern Nevada Business Weather The Storm
The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) is committed to helping local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Third COVID-19 Survey Tracks Delaware Business Response
Respondents who secured Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding were able to retain about 2,400 of their employees and rehire another 331 employees.
H-E-B Pledges $3M To Support Texas During COVID-19 Pandemic
H-E-B is helping communities, funding groundbreaking research, and supporting its employees and warehouse partners during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Businesses Reopen, CFOs Grow Hopeful But Employee Fears Linger
Following the COVID-19 shutdown, CFOs face lower anticipated revenues, reconfigured workplaces, and a workforce worried about returning to work safely, according to PwC survey.
Did You Miss Our COVID-19: The Road To Recovery – After The CARES Act...
In this free video webinar, Allea Newbold of Ryan LLC discusses COVID-19 business relief initiatives, with special focus on the CARES Act.
Utah’s PPE Push Pack Program Helps Small Business Start COVID-19 Transition
Through a public/private partnership, the “PPE Push Pack” program provides a free, one-week supply of PPE to Utah businesses with less than 50 employees.
$1.5B CARES Act Funds To Aid Communities Impacted By COVID-19
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) supplemental funds will help communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19.
Topeka Launches HOST Relief Program In Response To COVID-19
Through private donations and matching public funds via GO Topeka, Helps Others Support Topeka provides capital to Topeka and Shawnee County, KS businesses.
Will The Corporate Footprint Shrink Due To COVID-19?
A CoreNet Global survey reveals corporate real estate professionals' belief that remote work and virtual meetings will last beyond the COVID-19 crisis, and the corporate footprint will likely shrink as a result.
Georgia Shippers Moving Goods To Front Lines Of COVID-19 Battle
The Georgia Ports Authority is helping importers to get critical equipment and supplies into the hands of frontline health workers.
Rethinking The Global Supply Chain
The COVID-19 pandemic is breaking the back of supply chains around the world.
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology – Coronavirus Update
HudsonAlpha President and Science Director Rick Myers, PhD, gives an update on coronavirus research and support happening on our campus. This update includes work done through our non-profit research labs as well as through the associate companies who reside on the HudsonAlpha campus.
Indian River Supports Local Businesses Through COVID-19
In Vero Beach, FL, the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce is supporting local business and encouraging manufacturers to produce personal protection equipment.