COVID-19
Laramie’s Virtual Tip Jar
Thanks to Laramie resident, Murphy Rae, who started Laramie’s Virtual Tip Jar, we can support our service workers who are affected by Covid-19. Here’s how it works: Anytime you enjoy coffee, an alcoholic beverage, or a hot meal at home, consider visiting this ‘virtual tip jar’ and tipping a service worker. It’s easy – here’s…
Read MoreCongress Passes CARES ACT
As part of our ongoing efforts to keep everyone informed of developments and opportunities coming from DC, please find the following highlights of what has passed both the House and Senate and is anticipated to be signed into law by the President today. This is an overview and as we have more information on the…
Read MoreTreasury, 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreCovid-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…
Read MoreTIPS 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…
Read MoreGovernor announces that Wyoming businesses can start applying for federal disaster loans
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming small businesses are now eligible to apply for up to $2 million per company in federal economic disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The announcement applies to businesses in all 23 counties. Economic Injury Disaster Loans administered by the SBA are designed to…
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Read MoreUpdate 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…
Read MoreSBA 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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