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Good Morning! 

Happy Monday! It’s a new week, with new possibilities.  May this information help you make the most of the week’s possibilities.  Nancy

What’s Open?  A Complete List of U.S. States Reopening – As of 5/6/20 from Zenefits

Return to Work: Can my business be held liable? Navigating workers’ compensation, civil suits, and OSHA violations in the age of COVID-19. Read Article Here by Zenefits

New Unemployment Guide from the Maryland Department of Labor to help answer new weekly claim certification questions required by the U.S. Department of Labor. The guide lists new questions in the order they are asked, describes what the questions are asking claimants, and explains what answering "Yes" or "No" means. Access guide: www.labor.maryland.gov/employment/uicovidcertfaqs.pdf.

PPPL News – The Paycheck Protection Program is still accepting applications for small businesses. Apply through your bank. Funding can be used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. Learn more and find a participating lender –SBA link

The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 – Free webinar - Maryland Chamber Foundation with representatives from Whiteford Taylor Preston discuss the new Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019. Small business owners now have the lifeline to work through a rough patch by taking advantage of the new Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019.SBRA is a significant change in existing bankruptcy law that greatly reduces or eliminates costs associated with a bankruptcy reorganization, expedites the process for a quick turnaround, and preserves ownership and control of the business. Tuesday, May 12, 11:00 AM to 12 PM (EDT) REGISTER HERE

Economic Forecast with Anirban Basu. Sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Chamber and Live! Casino on May 12 at 3:00 PM - Free webinar on how a post COVID-19 economy moves forward. Read More Here:

Inspiration: When it rains, look for rainbows, when it is dark, look for stars.  ~ Anonymous