Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave

IR-2020-57, March 20, 2020 WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) announced that small and midsize employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits, designed to immediately and fully reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave to…

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

The Senate will be voting on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the third coronavirus relief package providing emergency aid for American workers, families, small businesses, and hospitals. Here’s what businesses need to know about the CARES Act: Wyoming small businesses impacted by coronavirus have received final federal approval to seek loans…

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Covid-19 in Albany County

March 25, 2020, Laramie,WY – Albany County Officials have confirmed that a local resident has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.  The resident visited a drive-thru testing site within the past 2 weeks and the results of that test showed the presence of the virus.  The individual self-isolated at the onset of symptoms, and did…

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SBA Wyoming District Office announces 2020 National Small Business Week winners

SHERIDAN — Last week, Administrator Jovita Carranza, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced the 2020 Small Business Persons of the Year winners from throughout the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Wyoming’s Small Business Persons of the Year are the leadership team from WWC Engineering President/CEO Brady Lewis;…

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TIPS FOR SETTING UP SUCCESSFUL, ONLINE MEETINGS

Many people have recently moved to having most, if not all of their meetings online, until the COVID-19 pandemic is under control. Many organizations are already comfortable running meetings online, but others are not. Here are some tips for running meetings online. Being asked to move meetings online is a good opportunity to examine whether…

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Wipes Clog Pipes

Laramie, WY – The City of Laramie Public Works Department is asking all Laramie residents to flush only toilet paper. Flushing baby wipes, sanitary products, cleaning wipes, paper towels, napkins, tissues, or any other paper products may result in a sewer backup in your home and/or your neighbors’ home. Many products say “flushable” which is…

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Update your Google Business Listing during Covid-19

As business operations and hours are affected daily during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important to continue engaging your customers during these social distancing times. One way to let people know what you are offering during Covid-19 is to update your Google Business Listing. This will update your Google business profile and what people see…

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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Colorado Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Colorado small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was…

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