Friday, January 8, 2021 ~ 1:00-2:00 pm

Join the Portsmouth Chamber Collaborative for their Chamber Connection. Attend this Zoom meeting featuring guiding information about the local vaccine distribution.

NH Department of Health & Human Services Deputy Director Patricia Tilley will share information on the various vaccines, how they work, side effects, and how the vaccinations will roll out. Who is in which tier and how will we be notified?

Michael Schidlovsky and Alison Connelly, Business and Community Relations for Convenient MD, will also join us to discuss the vaccine distribution.

What will the process be to schedule and receive the vaccinations.

Which vaccine(s) will they be distributing?

No charge, registration required.

A link will be shared with your registration confirmation.

To Register, send email to Valerie Rochon valerie@portsmouthcollaborative.org

Willand. Rd. Shelter is open this weekend starting Friday night 5pm to guests until 9am next day for guests.  It will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday these hours.  Located at  30 Willand Drive in Somersworth, NH 03878

Please email scwarmingshelter@gmail.com or call 1-857-323-0388 for more information and for transportation arrangements. 

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Garrison Hotel CAP Shelter:

Located at the Garrison Hotel and Suites 200 Sterling Way Dover, NH 03820 this shelter has limited availability so it is suggested that you call first.  Call the hotel at: 603-842-6783 and ask for the C-A-P Shelter then they will transfer you

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Hand Up Health Services (safe syringe service and other important harm reduction services)  Will be at Elm st Somersworth, NH tonight (Wednesday Jan 6th) 6pm-7pm,  as well as Olde Farm Lane Rochester, NH Friday Jan 8th from 6pm-7:30pm.  Call or text 207-370-7187 for more info. http://nhhrc.org/handup/

Concord, NH – Yesterday, Governor Chris Sununu issued two emergency orders as part of the state's efforts to combat COVID-19:

• Emergency Order #79: An order allowing registered and certified pharmacy technicians to administer COVID-19 vaccines under certain conditions 
• Emergency Order #80: Medicaid Disaster Relief for the COVID-19 National Emergency, COVID-19 Vaccine Administration 

Portable Document Format (.pdf) . Visit nh.gov for a list of free .pdf readers for a variety of operating systems.

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - 10:00 to 11:00am,

January 8, 2021 - 1:00 to 2:00 pm,

Wednesday, January 12, 2021 - 10:00 to 11:00am,

Friday, January 14, 2021 - 1:00 to 2:00 pm

The new stimulus bill makes more funds available to small businesses.

Join the NH Small Business Development Center to find out more details on how the bill can impact your business.

Presented by Chuck Gilboy, NH SBDC business advisor.

CLICK HERE to Sign up at one of the times listed above.

Concord, NH — Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued Executive Order 2020-25, the fourteenth extension of the State of Emergency declared in Executive Order 2020-04 .

A copy of the Executive Order can be found here .

Portable Document Format (.pdf) . Visit nh.gov for a list of free .pdf readers for a variety of operating systems.

NEWS RELEASE

PRESS OFFICE

Release Date: December 30, 2020   Release Number: 20-93     Contact: Press_Office@sba.gov   www.sba.gov/news Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram

SBA Extends COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Deadline through Dec. 31, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for the COVID-19 Pandemic disaster declaration is extended to Dec. 31, 2021.  The deadline extension comes as a result of the recent bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress and enacted by President Trump on Dec. 27, 2020. To date, the SBA has approved $197 billion in low-interest loans which provides working capital funds to small businesses, non-profits and agricultural businesses make it through this challenging time.  “Following the President’s declaration of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the SBA has approved over 3.6 million loans through our Economic Injury Disaster Loan program nationwide,” Administrator Jovita Carranza said. “The EIDL program has assisted millions of small businesses, including non-profit organizations, sole proprietors and independent contractors, from a wide array of industries and business sectors, to survive this very difficult economic environment.” EIDL loan applications will continue to be accepted through December 2021, pending the availability of funds. Loans are offered at very affordable terms, with a 3.75% interest rate for small businesses and 2.75% interest rate for nonprofit organizations, a 30-year maturity, and an automatic deferment of one year before monthly payments begin. Every eligible small business and nonprofit are encouraged to apply to get the resources they need. ###

About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

 

For small businesses across America, 2020 has been one of the most challenging years in history. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, small business owners have been resilient, pivoting, and adapting their business models to navigate continually changing conditions. With the new year on the horizon, there are potential new opportunities to take advantage of and ways to adapt to challenges you may face. Here are a few business trends that are likely to dominate in 2021, along with tips on how to position your business for growth.

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As a Recovery Friendly Workplace, we'd like to share the following message from our friends at SOS Recovery Community Organization. 

"As the weather conditions get colder, more emergency services tend to open up to serve those experiencing homelessness and others who may be in need.  We do our best to stay as informed as possible and make this information available to everyone who may be able to use these services, or refer someone to them.  

We are now offering a notification service via email for these services in your area.  These notifications contain the time, location, and brief description of the following:

• Emergency Cold Weather Shelters
• Food banks
• Pop-up Free stores and Food Pantries
• Medical services
• Homeless Outreach
• Other various events that may benefit the community

Here is an alert for Tomorrow night: 

12/15/2020

Strafford County Warming Center opens tomorrow night, Wednesday December 16th at 5pm and closes for the day at 9am Thursday December 17th. 

Will Re open at 5pm Thursday December 17th until 9am December 18th.  Anyone can walk into 

30 Willard Rd Somersworth, NH 03878. 

Roughly 65-70 beds.  Covid safety protocols will be in place

More information can be found here:

https://www.fosters.com/story/news/local/2020/12/15/tri-cities-opening-1-million-shelter-dover/3893740001/

Many of these resources are announced quickly and with short notice, so we would like to notify you as soon as possible when we here at SOS are notified.  This notification service will only be used for emergency services to help individuals that may be in need, we will not be sending newsletters, donation requests, or other correspondence via this channel.

Last winter many businesses found it valuable to have this information at the ready should they come across a situation or individual that can benefit from them. 

If you would like to take advantage of this service, simply fill out this brief questionnaire

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJyBu9yOS1OpkoilQGiNSWu4np6dm7FpQfy3j2lncE_8ERtA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link

You will start receiving emails as services are announced.  To cancel these notifications, simply reply to this email or the notification sender address. 

As business owners and community leaders, you have been a powerful voice for good, this is just one more way you can continue to stay informed and help our communities.  Thank you again for your continued support and compassion as we head into this new year.