COVID Resources & Documents
Loans and Aid
Updates
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Jim Ristow Explains the SBA Loans
AVB's CEO reviews the provisions of the two emergency loan programs. Read more…
Documents
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) AND LOAN FORGIVENESS
ECONOMIC DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM
Trusted PPE Sources
Marketing and Merchandising
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Tools to Help with Customer Messaging
As consumers shelter in place and some stores are being ordered to close, staying in touch with your customer has become more crucial than ever. Read more…
Store and Customer Policies
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How Does Six Feet Measure Up in a Showroom?
In this era of safe social distancing, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends we all stand six feet apart and avoid direct contact. But how does that work in a retail environment? Read more…
Printable Signage
Sanitization and Social Distancing Efforts:
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We’re Open:
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Employee Relations
Updates
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Webinar: Managing COVID-19 Employee Issues
| Published on March 30, 2020
Waiver of HIPAA Sanctions
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released this bulletin announcing a “Limited Waiver of HIPAA Sanctions and Penalties During a Nationwide Public Health Emergency.”
Documents
ProSource Member Messaging
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Ensuring Customer Support During the Pandemic
The following customer support suggestions come courtesy of ProSource vendor Help Lightning. Read more…
Waiver of HIPAA Sanctions
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released this bulletin announcing a “Limited Waiver of HIPAA Sanctions and Penalties During a Nationwide Public Health Emergency.”
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A CTA COVID-19 update from Gary Shapiro, President and CEO
Dear CTA Members,I hope this message finds you safe and healthy. We know these are turbulent times. And we also… Read more…
CEDIA: Disaster Assistance Resources
A link to U.S. Small Business Administration disaster assistance resources, courtesy of CEDIA.
Guide to Emergency Loans
A small business emergency loan checklist, from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Paycheck Protection Program
A CEDIA Government Affairs update on the Paycheck Protection Loan program.
SBA Final Rule for PPP
The Small Business Administration has issued a Final Rule for its Paycheck Protection Program, document courtesy of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: SBA Checklist
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce provided a SBA Checklist document.
Calculating a PPP CARES Loan
The Florida Chamber of Commerce provided a CARES Loan PPP Calculation Excel file.
COVID-related Tax Legislation
This CPA Report from the Florida Chamber of Commerce concerns recent tax legislation in response to the pandemic, for both businesses and individuals.
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LightFair 2020 Is Canceled
You spoke, and we listened. LightFair 2020, originally scheduled for May 3-7, has been canceled. Read more…
CEDIA: Legal Issues Facing Integrators
CEDIA offers expert advice on some broad, COVID-related legal issues facing U.S. CEDIA integrators.
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CEDIA Expo is a Go!
CEDIA Expo is still scheduled to take place as planned, Sept. 8-12, 2020 in Denver, CO.
CTA Webinar, Tues., April 7, 1:00 p.m. EST: Putting People First
Join us for a webinar with CTA members Sony Electronics, Ford, NGL and Walmart as they explain how they are caring for employees in ways they never imagined they would have to do.
CTA Webinar, Thurs., April 9, 1:00 p.m. EST: SBA Assistance
Ashley D. Bell, SBA Regional Administrator will discuss the ways in which the SBA is standing with America’s entrepreneurs and providing on the ground assistance during these difficult times.
Origin Acoustics on the Payback Protection Loan
Origin Acoustics is hosting several webinars this week with Brinker Simpson and Co. to help explain the Payback Protection Loan. Info for webinar here.
CTA Webinar: Using Tech to Address Isolation During COVID-19
April 16, 2020 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
REGISTER HERE