Our community and leaders are continuing to adapt to how they are responding to the COVID-19 crisis and are adding more resources and support for business owners, employees and for the public. The Downtown Vegas Alliance would like to share these resources with you.
Michelle and Tracy shared how technology-driven strategies can support the productivity and development of your teams in remote and hybrid-work models to help your team be successful in a work from anywhere environment.
http://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/programs/food-handler-safety-program/
The Downtown Vegas Alliance in partnership with the Nevada Business Information Network recently hosted a webinar to help Las Vegas business owners learn about how they can apply for a grant from the city of Las Vegas to help purchase items they need to follow the Phase One reopening guidelines.
During this webinar, Bill Arent, Director city of Las Vegas, Economic & Urban Development Department, outlined the details of their Business Reopening and Preparedness Grant program and City Council members Brian Knudsen, Ward 1, and Olivia Diaz, Ward 3, answered questions.
This newly created program will provide companies with a city of Las Vegas business license a grant of up to $4,000 to cover reopening costs due to COVID-19 as part of the CARES Act funding. Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are at the sole discretion of the city of Las Vegas.
CLICK HERE FOR THE GRANT APPLICATION
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The Downtown Vegas Alliance recently hosted a webinar to share information about how to Protect Your Business during this period of temporary closure.
The webinar featured security experts from Protective Force International, about ways to keep your building and assets safe, the city of Las Vegas Business Development team who shared details of their new Business Protection Program that offers grants of up to $2,000 to protect and beautify closed storefronts, and Las Vegas Artist, Jerry Misko, who talked about how businesses can work with artists to create an inspirational environment until our community reopens.
available including security, artists and contractors to help secure your business.
If you have any questions of offer services to Protect Businesses, please email us at dva@downtown.vegas.
We are here to support you through this time and are hopeful that we will all come out of this crisis safe and healthy and ready to get back to business.
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Michelle and Tracy shared how technology-driven strategies can support the productivity and development of your teams in remote and hybrid-work models to help your team be successful in a work from anywhere environment.
http://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/programs/food-handler-safety-program/
The Downtown Vegas Alliance in partnership with the Nevada Business Information Network recently hosted a webinar to help Las Vegas business owners learn about how they can apply for a grant from the city of Las Vegas to help purchase items they need to follow the Phase One reopening guidelines.
During this webinar, Bill Arent, Director city of Las Vegas, Economic & Urban Development Department, outlined the details of their Business Reopening and Preparedness Grant program and City Council members Brian Knudsen, Ward 1, and Olivia Diaz, Ward 3, answered questions.
This newly created program will provide companies with a city of Las Vegas business license a grant of up to $4,000 to cover reopening costs due to COVID-19 as part of the CARES Act funding. Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are at the sole discretion of the city of Las Vegas.
CLICK HERE FOR THE GRANT APPLICATION
RECORDING AVAILABLE FOR Social Media During Social Distancing Webinar
RECORDING AVAILABLE FOR Curbside Retail Webinar
RECORDING AVAILABLE FOR Victim to Victor with Nick Santonastasso Webinar
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NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY: Business Resource Center
Information, Resources and Tools for Nevada businesses impacted by COVID-19
Do you own or operate a small business impacted by the pandemic? Do you need help with business recovery? The Business Resource Center provides local, state and federal resources to assist your business during these uncertain times. Explore the many resource partners and services available to help you navigate these challenges as you restart and reinvent your business.
The Las Vegas Review Journal has created an initiative called "RJ Business Updates," and it's free to businesses and customers alike. Here's how it works:
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/news-resources/press-releases/
City of Las Vegas to Allow Safe Sidewalk Dining and Shopping in Downtown
Downtown Restaurants, Retail May Temporarily Extend Business To Sidewalk
Effective immediately, the city of Las Vegas will allow downtown restaurants and retail establishments, which are operating under *Phases 1 and 2 of the governor's orders, to provide outdoor dining and sidewalk sales on a temporary basis in downtown Las Vegas.
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View the map of the sidewalk
retail and dining boundaries.
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Each business must follow the state of Nevada social distancing recommendations for tables, chairs and other furniture. Businesses must maintain a minimum of six feet from a "pedestrian path" at all times. Retail businesses and restaurants will be allowed to operate on the public sidewalk area, during their regular operating hours only.
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For more detailed information visit lasvegasnevada.gov/coronavirus. For additional questions, please contact the city's call center at 702-229-CARE.
*Applicable State of Nevada Emergency Orders and Regulations
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With dine-in restrictions lifted, diners can head back inside
Gov. Steve Sisolak has lifted many restrictions on dine-in service and slowly, local venues are preparing to welcome back loyal customers.
Still encouraging curbside pickup and delivery, restaurants can only fill 50 percent of the maximum occupancy, and tables and booths must remain a minimum of six feet from each other. All employees will be wearing masks and customers are also encouraged to follow their lead.
Click here to see which restaurants are open for dine-in service.
CITY OF LAS VEGAS CALL CENTER
Hours Extended For Call Center To Assist Public With Questions About City Services. Hours for the city of Las Vegas call center have been extended to take calls from the public with questions about city services during the coronavirus pandemic. The public can call 702-229-CARE (2273) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday the line will give callers automated options. The city will continue to update coronavirus information, including closures and cancellations, at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/coronavirus.
RJ BUSINESS UPDATES
The Las Vegas Review Journal has created an initiative called “RJ Business Updates,” and it’s free to businesses and customers alike. Here’s how it works:
They’ve set up a special website at lvrj.com/vegas-business-updates. Businesses can upload information to this website at no cost — a logo, contact information, business hours and service/product offerings. For submissions, companies must go to lvrj.com/vegasbizupdates. Or a Review-Journal representative can input your information via phone at (702) 383-0383
NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY: Business Resource Center
Information, Resources and Tools for Nevada businesses impacted by COVID-19
Do you own or operate a small business impacted by the pandemic? Do you need help with business recovery? The Business Resource Center provides local, state and federal resources to assist your business during these uncertain times. Explore the many resource partners and services available to help you navigate these challenges as you restart and reinvent your business.
The Las Vegas Review Journal has created an initiative called "RJ Business Updates," and it's free to businesses and customers alike. Here's how it works:
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/news-resources/press-releases/
Michelle and Tracy shared how technology-driven strategies can support the productivity and development of your teams in remote and hybrid-work models to help your team be successful in a work from anywhere environment.
http://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/programs/food-handler-safety-program/
The Downtown Vegas Alliance in partnership with the Nevada Business Information Network recently hosted a webinar to help Las Vegas business owners learn about how they can apply for a grant from the city of Las Vegas to help purchase items they need to follow the Phase One reopening guidelines.
During this webinar, Bill Arent, Director city of Las Vegas, Economic & Urban Development Department, outlined the details of their Business Reopening and Preparedness Grant program and City Council members Brian Knudsen, Ward 1, and Olivia Diaz, Ward 3, answered questions.
This newly created program will provide companies with a city of Las Vegas business license a grant of up to $4,000 to cover reopening costs due to COVID-19 as part of the CARES Act funding. Grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are at the sole discretion of the city of Las Vegas.
CLICK HERE FOR THE GRANT APPLICATION
RECORDING AVAILABLE FOR Social Media During Social Distancing Webinar
RECORDING AVAILABLE FOR Curbside Retail Webinar
RECORDING AVAILABLE FOR Victim to Victor with Nick Santonastasso Webinar
RECORDING AVAILABLE FOR THE LAS VEGAS BLVD CONSTRUCTION WEBINAR
The DVA has designed two infographics that you can display at your business to remind your employees and customers that facial coverings are required to help slow the spread of the virus.
You can easily print them yourself. Click here to download the file.
Welcome your customers back and build their confidence by showing them how you are working hard to keep them healthy and safe. The Downtown Vegas Alliance has created tools for you to use including messaging points and infographics for Office Environments, Restaurants and Retail Establishments.
Please feel free to share these points with your customers so that they know you are working to ensure they are safe and secure when visiting your workplace. Use them in emails and social media messages in conjunction with the Infographic that we have created to be displayed for customers to see. It’s part of our commitment to help you get back to business!
CLICK HERE FOR OFFICE MESSAGES
CLICK HERE FOR OFFICE INFOGRAPHIC
CLICK HERE FOR RETAIL MESSAGES
CLICK HERE FOR RETAIL INFOGRAPHIC
CLICK HERE FOR DINING MESSAGES
CLICK HERE FOR DINING INFOGRAPHIC
City of Las Vegas to Allow Safe Sidewalk Dining and Shopping in Downtown
Downtown Restaurants, Retail May Temporarily Extend Business To Sidewalk
Effective immediately, the city of Las Vegas will allow downtown restaurants and retail establishments, which are operating under *Phases 1 and 2 of the governor's orders, to provide outdoor dining and sidewalk sales on a temporary basis in downtown Las Vegas.
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View the map of the sidewalk
retail and dining boundaries.
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Each business must follow the state of Nevada social distancing recommendations for tables, chairs and other furniture. Businesses must maintain a minimum of six feet from a "pedestrian path" at all times. Retail businesses and restaurants will be allowed to operate on the public sidewalk area, during their regular operating hours only.
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For more detailed information visit lasvegasnevada.gov/coronavirus. For additional questions, please contact the city's call center at 702-229-CARE.
*Applicable State of Nevada Emergency Orders and Regulations
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For more information please contact us at dva@downtown.vegas
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CITY OF LAS VEGAS CALL CENTER
Hours Extended For Call Center To Assist Public With Questions About City Services. Hours for the city of Las Vegas call center have been extended to take calls from the public with questions about city services during the coronavirus pandemic. The public can call 702-229-CARE (2273) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday the line will give callers automated options. The city will continue to update coronavirus information, including closures and cancellations, at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/coronavirus.
RJ BUSINESS UPDATES
The Las Vegas Review Journal has created an initiative called “RJ Business Updates,” and it’s free to businesses and customers alike. Here’s how it works:
They’ve set up a special website at lvrj.com/vegas-business-updates. Businesses can upload information to this website at no cost — a logo, contact information, business hours and service/product offerings. For submissions, companies must go to lvrj.com/vegasbizupdates. Or a Review-Journal representative can input your information via phone at (702) 383-0383
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Five fundamental qualities of resilient leadership distinguish successful CEOs as they guide their enterprises through the COVID-19 crisis. Learn specific steps that can help blunt the crisis's impact-and enable your organization to emerge stronger.
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Who says change needs to be hard? Organizational change expert Jim Hemerling thinks adapting your business in today's constantly-evolving world can be invigorating instead of exhausting. He outlines five imperatives, centered around putting people first, for turning company reorganization into an empowering, energizing task for all.
Click here to watch the video.
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On Point talked with Mark Cuban, the outspoken Dallas Mavericks owner and Shark Tank entrepreneur. He joins us to discuss corporate responsibility and the need for innovation in a crisis.
"And we live in a social media universe now. And when people are not treated well, everybody around them is going to know. It used to be, you know, the business mantra was, 'If you do something good, one person hears about it. If you make a mistake, 20 people hear about it.' Now, if you do something good or bad, hundreds, if not thousands and potentially millions of people read or hear or see it."
Click here to read the interview.
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The coronavirus pandemic has placed extraordinary demands on leaders in business and beyond. The humanitarian toll taken by COVID-19 creates fear among employees and other stakeholders. The massive scale of the outbreak and its sheer unpredictability make it challenging for executives to respond....Click here to read the full article by McKinsey
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Not sure what economic relief programs you qualify for? Check out this simple tool that the SCORE Las Vegas Chapter created on the federal aid programs that outlines the various options available for individuals and business owners.
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On March 27, President Trump signed a historic $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748), into law. Included in this package is a $100 billion Provider Relief Fund to be allocated to Medicare and Medicaid providers nationwide battling the pandemic. Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) outlined how it plans to allocate this funding to address the economic harm across the health care system due to the cancellation or postponement of elective procedures, and to address the economic impact on providers incurring additional expenses caring for COVID-19 patients.
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated almost $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses.
Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward.
Click here for a guide and checklist for the PPP.
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The Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act provides information about the major programs and initiatives that will soon be available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to address these needs, as well as some additional tax provisions that are outside the scope of SBA.
Click here for the guide.
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5 Easy Ways to Help Support Your Favorite Local Business
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Social distancing is the name of the game - there's ample data showing that increasing space between people will slow the spread of COVID-19. It's comforting to see the CDC and local and state governments taking steps to limit exposure.
However, there have been huge ramifications on the economy from these measures. In particular, local businesses that depend on in-person foot traffic for their revenue (restaurants, bars, nail salons, etc.) are seriously hurting.
Click here to read the full article.
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Salesforce Offering $10,000 Grants to Small Businesses
Apply for $5,000 Emergency Grant Assistance from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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Today, Joseph Amato, District Director for the US Small Business Administration (SBA) shared important information about access to Economic Injury loans through the SBA as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
This morning the SBC declared a state of emergency for Nevada which allows for the immediate acceptance of SBA disaster loan applications for Economic Injury. These applications will be processed through the Office of Disaster Assistance (ODA) in Sacramento, CA.
These Economic Injury loans are different from the typical SBA loan as they are being funded directly by the federal government and not through a lender.
The SBA has tried to set up a seamless process for small businesses to apply for financial assistance. You must go to their Economic Injury website www.sba.gov/disaster to begin the application process.
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations are eligible for an Economic Injury loan of up to $2MM with low interest rates (public companies are not eligible for this program).
For-profit businesses - 3.75% Fixed Rate
Non-profit businesses - 2.25% Fixed Rate
$0 Closing Costs for applications through the www.sba.gov/disaster website
The website will help you to determine the loan amount you will need based on factors including your monthly burn rate:
Normally the SBA would fund the above for 3-6 months, however it is allowing small businesses to request up to 12 months. The team at the SBA can help you with calculating your costs to determine how large your Economic Injury loan should be. You will also need to share historical income for the past 3 years with the SBA to help them understand your business cycles to further support your loan amount.
If your small business applies for a loan of $25,000 or less, the ODA will be able to streamline the process without requiring documentation - only a signature - to deliver funds as quickly as possible. All other loans are expected to take between 2-3 weeks from application to funding.
If you underestimate the amount of money you need from this Economic Injury program, you are able to go back and reapply for more financial support as long as the total amount does not exceed the $2MM limit.
If you overestimate your costs and borrow more money than you need, there is no penalty for early repayment of the Economic Injury loan.
If you currently have a loan through the SBA, this will not affect your loan limit of $5MM. Regular SBA loans and the Economic Injury loans are funded separately from two different sources.
In the remote chance that your small business is not approved, the SBA is working with banking institutions to find other options to fund your operations to keep your doors open.
Deadline to apply is December 17, 2020.
If you have any questions, please call the SBA District Office at 702/388-3611. Please be patient as they are receiving a high volume of calls.
You can also call the Governor's Office of Economic Development at 702/486-2700.
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Not sure what economic relief programs you qualify for? Check out this simple tool that the SCORE Las Vegas Chapter created on the federal aid programs that outlines the various options available for individuals and business owners.
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In a Medium post, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) unveiled a comprehensive Disaster Resource Guide for Nevadans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The guide includes critical information on medical care, mental health services, financial and housing assistance, aid for seniors, resources for small business owners, and more.
The Disaster Resource Guide can be found on the senator's website here.
The State has created a website that provides a central, state-wide hub for individuals, businesses, & organizations to access federal & NV-specific guidance & resources to make informed decisions surrounding this rapidly developing situation. Learn more: https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/
NEVADA HEALTH RESPONSE RELEASES INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE FOR PHASE ONE REOPENING
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/news-resources/governor-directives-and-declarations/
http://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/programs/food-handler-safety-program/
Welcome your customers back and build their confidence by showing them how you are working hard to keep them healthy and safe. The Downtown Vegas Alliance has created tools for you to use including messaging points and infographics for Office Environments, Restaurants and Retail Establishments.
Please feel free to share these points with your customers so that they know you are working to ensure they are safe and secure when visiting your workplace. Use them in emails and social media messages in conjunction with the Infographic that we have created to be displayed for customers to see. It’s part of our commitment to help you get back to business!
CLICK HERE FOR OFFICE MESSAGES
CLICK HERE FOR OFFICE INFOGRAPHIC
CLICK HERE FOR RETAIL MESSAGES
CLICK HERE FOR RETAIL INFOGRAPHIC
CLICK HERE FOR DINING MESSAGES
CLICK HERE FOR DINING INFOGRAPHIC
City of Las Vegas to Allow Safe Sidewalk Dining and Shopping in Downtown
Downtown Restaurants, Retail May Temporarily Extend Business To Sidewalk
Effective immediately, the city of Las Vegas will allow downtown restaurants and retail establishments, which are operating under *Phases 1 and 2 of the governor's orders, to provide outdoor dining and sidewalk sales on a temporary basis in downtown Las Vegas.
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View the map of the sidewalk
retail and dining boundaries.
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Each business must follow the state of Nevada social distancing recommendations for tables, chairs and other furniture. Businesses must maintain a minimum of six feet from a "pedestrian path" at all times. Retail businesses and restaurants will be allowed to operate on the public sidewalk area, during their regular operating hours only.
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For more detailed information visit lasvegasnevada.gov/coronavirus. For additional questions, please contact the city's call center at 702-229-CARE.
*Applicable State of Nevada Emergency Orders and Regulations
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INDUSTRY SPECIFIC GUIDANCE RELEASED FOR PHASE ONE REOPENING IN NEVADA
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES NEVADA WILL MOVE INTO PHASE ONE ON SATURDAY, MAY 9
Governor Sisolak just announced that Phase One of the Roadmap to Recovery for Nevada will begin at 12:01 a.m. this Saturday, May 9.
SOUTHERN NEVADA HEALTH DISTRICT RELEASES COVID-19 REOPENING GUIDELINES
CORPORATE AND INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TIPS FOR REOPENING YOUR BUSINESS FROM AIHA
Small and medium (especially non-chain) retail stores have been very challenged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With stay-at-home restrictions beginning to lift, restaurant owners are faced with difficult questions that must be addressed before reopening.
NEVADA HEALTH RESPONSE RELEASES INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE FOR PHASE ONE REOPENING
INDUSTRY SPECIFIC GUIDANCE RELEASED FOR PHASE ONE REOPENING IN NEVADA
Governor Sisolak just announced that Phase One of the Roadmap to Recovery for Nevada will begin at 12:01 a.m. this Saturday, May 9.
Visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov/coronaviruslicensing to learn more.
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President Donald Trump has released new guidelines for a science-based framework to reopen the American economy, formally known as Opening Up America Again. The guidelines are not mandatory and are set-out in an 18-page document.
The guidelines are based on up-to-date data and state readiness. The goal is to take a phased and deliberate approach to mitigate the risk of resurgence and protect vulnerable populations, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. The guidelines are intended to be implementable on a statewide or county-by-county basis and include specific recommendations for individuals and employers. They suggest three phases for states to reopen, with progressively relaxed levels of social distancing. Each phase would require a 14-day period of a "downward trajectory" of cases to advance to the next one.
Click here for the Guideline Document.
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The State has created a website that provides a central, state-wide hub for individuals, businesses, & organizations to access federal & NV-specific guidance & resources to make informed decisions surrounding this rapidly developing situation. Learn more: https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/
NEVADA HEALTH RESPONSE RELEASES INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE FOR PHASE ONE REOPENING
NEVADA HEALTH RESPONSE RELEASES INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE FOR PHASE ONE REOPENING
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MAY 1, 2020
Click here to read more Brownstein alerts on the legal issues the coronavirus threat raises for businesses.
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on the country, but the Nevada economy is being impacted in ways that we have never contemplated. Gov. Steve Sisolak has demonstrated strong leadership in the face of this unprecedented public health crisis, but he has been forced to make difficult decisions that impact all Nevadans. Most recently, on May 7, 2020, Gov. Sisolak announced that he will continue to ease restrictions previously put in place because of the pandemic and move into phase one of his reopening plan announced on April 30. This comes after he issued Emergency Directive #016 on April 29, extending the stay-at-home order and other previous directives.
Click here for the full article.
As an increasing number of governors plan to reopen state economies, Congress is under pressure to pass a fourth stimulus package to help businesses and individuals navigate economic recovery. BHFS's weekly newsletter outlines the latest developments in Washington, including major tax, small business and financial services developments related to CARES 4.0 negotiations and newly-issued regulatory guidance from various agencies. Including:
Click here for the full article.
The April 30 changes to the Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) broaden the Federal Reserve's backstop for loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SME), but also impose new non-credit-related restrictions on borrower eligibility. While these program changes may facilitate the provision of bridge loans to some businesses, the MSLP continues to be challenged by its structure (the intermediation role of private banks and credit unions) and by the increasing politicization of the government's COVID-19 recovery programs.
While businesses across the globe have yet to understand the full economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of emerging issues have already gained prominence. Among the biggest-and most likely to persist-is the issue of whether business interruption insurance (BII) covers lost income for businesses affected by the pandemic. This client alert provides an analysis of the ways in which this BII coverage issue is developing, including litigation, state legislation, state regulatory actions and federal legislation.
The CARES Act, which appropriated approximately $2 trillion to save the American economy, was written in just under a week, reflecting Congress's bipartisan urgency in mitigating COVID-19's economic toll on workers and businesses across the entire country. As one might expect, a fair amount of discretion has been left to agencies-especially the Small Business Administration, the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve-to implement the law. Many businesses, from large-cap corporations with billions in revenue to Main Street operations with a handful of employees, are seeking certainty not only on when these programs will become available but on the contours of the programs, especially eligibility rules.
Click here to see the top five things to watch as these agencies implement the CARES Act.
Please click here for their full analysis.
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Many companies in the consumer credit industry have quickly responded to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact to their borrowers. As lenders, collectors and debt buyers think about how to provide meaningful relief while keeping their businesses afloat, they should keep in mind the following developments that have occurred at the state and federal levels over the past few weeks.
During this time, many businesses are wondering what their responsibilities are as the legal landscape is evolving based on new government mandates that are being put in place to protect consumer, employees and owners.
In the inaugural episode of Brownstein’s What’s Next Nevada, Brownstein Shareholders Mitch Langberg, Frank Flansburg and Recebba Miltenberger discuss how the COVID-19 crisis has triggered contract issues such as force majeure clauses and other challenges to performance, how that has impacted business over the last several months and what happens if contracting parties can’t reach agreement in dealing with these issues.
Click here for the audio recording
The Downtown Vegas Alliance recently hosted a webinar to share information about how to Protect Your Business during this period of temporary closure.
The webinar featured security experts from Protective Force International, about ways to keep your building and assets safe, the city of Las Vegas Business Development team who shared details of their new Business Protection Program that offers grants of up to $2,000 to protect and beautify closed storefronts, and Las Vegas Artist, Jerry Misko, who talked about how businesses can work with artists to create an inspirational environment until our community reopens.
available including security, artists and contractors to help secure your business.
If you have any questions of offer services to Protect Businesses, please email us at dva@downtown.vegas.
We are here to support you through this time and are hopeful that we will all come out of this crisis safe and healthy and ready to get back to business.
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City of Las Vegas to Allow Safe Sidewalk Dining and Shopping in Downtown
Downtown Restaurants, Retail May Temporarily Extend Business To Sidewalk
Effective immediately, the city of Las Vegas will allow downtown restaurants and retail establishments, which are operating under *Phases 1 and 2 of the governor's orders, to provide outdoor dining and sidewalk sales on a temporary basis in downtown Las Vegas.
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View the map of the sidewalk
retail and dining boundaries.
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Each business must follow the state of Nevada social distancing recommendations for tables, chairs and other furniture. Businesses must maintain a minimum of six feet from a "pedestrian path" at all times. Retail businesses and restaurants will be allowed to operate on the public sidewalk area, during their regular operating hours only.
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For more detailed information visit lasvegasnevada.gov/coronavirus. For additional questions, please contact the city's call center at 702-229-CARE.
*Applicable State of Nevada Emergency Orders and Regulations
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NEW LICENSES FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP AVAILABLE
CITY OF LAS VEGAS CALL CENTER
Hours Extended For Call Center To Assist Public With Questions About City Services. Hours for the city of Las Vegas call center have been extended to take calls from the public with questions about city services during the coronavirus pandemic. The public can call 702-229-CARE (2273) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday the line will give callers automated options. The city will continue to update coronavirus information, including closures and cancellations, at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/coronavirus.
Eligible businesses have taken advantage of a $2,000 grant to not only secure their buildings during the shut down but also to showcase the work of local
For more information see the program information online.
Share stories with us about how the Las Vegas community is coming together to help. Big or small, if it makes you smile, we'd like to know about it!
These stories could be used on lasvegasnevada.gov, KCLV Channel 2 and the city's social media channels /cityoflasvegas. Follow along using #InItTogetherSNV
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The Downtown Vegas Alliance is proud to be a members of the Nevada Business Information Network, a statewide network of business, industry, trade and economic development organizations established by Nevada's COVID 19 Response Relief Recovery Task Force. The Nevada Business Information Network is working together to share information and provide resources to Nevada businesses to help them through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
Go to https://www.lvgea.org/covid19/ for information including announcements, webinars and resources.
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SHARE Village is helping anyone impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and has expanded their Food Pantry services to 7 days a week.
Individuals in need of food assistance can visit the SHARE Village Las Vegas Pantry located at: SHARE Village Las Vegas #2, 50 N 21st St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 8:00 AM-9:00 AM - Ready To Eat Breakfast Items Available (Sandwiches, Bagels and Doughnuts) 10:00 AM-12:00 PM - FRESH FOODS (Fruits, Veggies, Meats and Non-Perishables) Supplies Limited. All products are subject to availability.
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SHARE Village is also offering delivery services to homebound seniors during this time. If you know anyone who needs this service, please call them at 702/624-5792.
SHARE Village is also accepting donations of food and other items to help those in need. If you have perishable and non-perishable items including water, please call them at 702/624-5792 to coordinate delivery and pick-ups. |
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The Discovery Museum may be temporarily closed, but there is still plenty to be DISCOVERED! They've created digital resources to help keep families busy during this time of social distancing including:
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