Covid-19 Governor's Order for Safe Stores
April 4, 2020The Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has issued simple guidance in both English and Spanish for stores and grocery stores regarding safety measures contained in Governor Lamont's Executive Order 7S.
Access Health Enrollment Extended
April 2, 2020As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to threaten public health, Access Health CT announced it has extended the NEW SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD for these exceptional circumstances through April 17, 2020 for qualified UNINSURED Connecticut residents. To see if you qualify call between 8AM – 5PM, Monday - Friday at 1- 855-365-2428; TTY: 1-855-789-2428. AccessHealthCT.com
Census 2020 Reminder - Get Counted!
April 1, 2020In the midst of all the coronavirus daily updates and information, I would like to take a moment to bring special attention to April 1 - not because of April Fools, but to remind you to complete the 2020 Census on Census Day!
COVID-19 Governor's Update as of 3-31-20
March 31, 2020I want to share a few important updates that include the coronavirus, mortgage relief for Connecticut residents and businesses, helpful information from the federal government for small businesses as well as a couple of local highlights.
COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses and Non-Profits
March 26, 2020Yesterday afternoon, Governor Lamont announced that his administration has launched a zero-interest loan program to bring relief to Connecticut small businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by COVID-19.
COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Meeting For Employees and Employers
March 26, 2020Virtual Town Hall for Small Businesses TONIGHT with Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. Need to know what the state is doing to support employees and employers during the pandemic. Tune in at 5pm either by Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/364340964 or over the phone: (646) 558-8656.
COVID-19 Resources and Information
March 25, 2020Connecticut's fight to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues. As of yesterday, March 23, at 8 p.m. Connecticut joined New York and several other states by suspending all non-essential functions in the state.
COVID-19 Essential Business Guidelines
March 23, 2020Governor Ned Lamont and Economic Development Commissioner David Lehman have just released the list of “essential” businesses as part of the Governor’s "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Home initiative.