Do you want to get ready to apply for PPP forgiveness?

The Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce and MA Small Business Development Center Southeast Regional Office hosted a webinar with SBA MA Lender Relations Specialist Dan Martiniello on Friday, November 6th all about the latest PPP Forgiveness process. 

WATCH ON-DEMAND HERE

What to do if my EIDL was declined?

Please be advised that the deadline to apply for EIDL funding is now DECEMBER 31st, 2020. 

Additionally, if your COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan was declined, you can request reconsideration within six months of the date of the decline letter. Include your application number and information required to overcome the reason for decline. You can send this information via email to pdcrecons@sba.gov or mail to the U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, Texas, 76155.  Learn more

Energy company earns top spot for second year in a row

 

MANCHESTER, N.H. (December 9, 2020) — For the second consecutive year, Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine on its list of America’s Most Responsible Companies. Eversource ranked #1 in the Energy & Utilities category on Newsweek’s list and placed 72nd out of 2,000 large public companies that were evaluated in its review process. The list is based on an analysis of the companies’ Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, Sustainability, Corporate Citizenship as well as an independent public survey.

 

“This recognition is a tremendous honor that truly reflects the unyielding commitment and determination of our company and our great employees – especially during these uncertain times,” said Eversource Chairman, President and CEO Jim Judge. “While we continue to operate under our COVID-19 pandemic plan, our focus remains on providing safe and reliable electric, gas and water service to our customers while at the same time nurturing a diverse and engaged workplace for employees, advancing clean energy and working to protect the environment. We are honored to be on Newsweek’s list again this year and in the great company of the other distinguished honorees.”   “As this difficult year comes to an end, we wanted to recognize companies like Eversource that care about being good citizens and give back to their communities,” said Nancy Cooper, Newsweek’s Global Editor in Chief. “Eversource once again topped its category, making clear that the company shares the values that we all respect and appreciate. That's worth recognizing in any year.”   Eversource’s commitment to carbon neutrality, support of solar energy utility installations, investments in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and initiatives consistent with its strategy of being the catalyst for clean energy development in New England demonstrates its corporate responsibility. In addition, the energy company has partnered with global offshore wind developer Ørsted to bring additional offshore wind to the northeast, and is also advancing innovative energy storage projects for improved energy reliability for customers.   The Newsweek list recognizes the top 400 most responsible companies in the United States across 14 different industry subcategories. Eversource and the other recognized companies on Newsweek’s ranking of America’s Most Responsible Companies were featured in the news magazine December 6th.   To see Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible companies, click here.

It's time to Save the Date for UNH Cooperative Extension and SBDC's 2020 Resiliency Academy! Communities and businesses are responding, innovating, and adapting as a result of the current pandemic. Resilience is a key component for communities and businesses to move towards economic recovery and plan for future disturbances and disruption.

 

Overview: Academy sessions will include opportunities to learn from practitioners, municipal staff, business owners, and experts through case studies, presentations, discussions, and Q&A sessions. Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions.

 

Who should attend: Small businesses, community leaders and volunteers, municipal officials, economic development professionals, and those interested in the economic recovery and future planning of their business base and community are invited to attend the Academy.

 

Session Dates:

·     April 7, Session 1: Threats

·     April 21, Session 2: Assessment

·     May 5, Session 3: Visioning

·     May 19, Session 4: Planning

·     June 2, Session 5: Action

 

Registration will open in January 2021. All sessions are held from 9 am-10:30 am. Cost to attend: $100 for five sessions. Scholarships are available. Stay tuned for more information by following our page here.

Learn more here:

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Event Title:

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour – Virtual Edition

Location:

Virtual (Anywhere!)

Date/Time:

Anytime!

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Saturday, December 12 from 7-9 PM

Repeat every Saturday until Oct 24, 2021.

Cost:

Individual programs: $15 USD (3-day rental period)

Bundle (2 programs): $28 USD (14-day rental period)

Contact Info:

(603) 516-2555 eclemence@goodwinch.org

Website URL: https://goodwinch.org/community/banff-film-festival/

Ticket URL: https://filmfest.banffcentre.ca/?campaign=WT-152877

Description (250 words or less):

Fluff up your couch cushions, grab some snacks, and make sure you have good internet connection, because the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is going virtual this year, and we have your exclusive access!

For the first time ever you can travel to breathtaking destinations, embark on daring expeditions, and celebrate the most remarkable outdoor achievements – all from the comfort of your living room.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created extraordinary circumstances around the world, and our live screenings in Portsmouth have been canceled for 2021. While we can’t replicate the experience of seeing the Banff films on the big screen surrounded by your friends and community at your local theatre, we are excited to be able to offer you access to curated programs of amazing outdoor films. No doubt they will still inspire you to live life to the fullest.

A portion of ticket proceeds will assist local individuals and families in accessing innovative, compassionate, integrated health services and support at Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth, Families First Health & Support Center in Portsmouth, and Lilac City Pediatrics in Rochester.

Meta Description (25 words or less):

Get off the beaten path at the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Be inspired through stories of outdoor adventure, discovery and exploration from home.

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Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of the believable through stories of outdoor adventure, discovery and exploration from the comfort of home.

Did you know small businesses impacted by the pandemic may qualify for tax credits and other relief? Find out what options are available.

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DOVER, N.H. – Seacoast Physiatry in Portsmouth and Somersworth, N.H. has joined the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital family of physician practices – Wentworth Health Partners. Now known as Wentworth Health Partners Seacoast Physiatry, the practice features expert providers who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation. 

The addition of Seacoast Physiatry complements the comprehensive suite of services available to patients at the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.  In addition to physiatry, these services consist of: orthopedic care, joint replacement, and sports medicine; rheumatology; and physical, occupational, speech-language, and integrative therapies. Wentworth Health Partners Seacoast Physiatry providers include Barry Gendron, DO, medical director of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s Musculoskeletal Service Line; as well as Bruce Myers, MD; Minh Tran, DO; Peter Attenborough, PA-C; and Haley Boles, PA-C. 

Founded in 1989, Seacoast Physiatry focuses on the diagnosis and management of neuro-musculoskeletal disorders and diseases.  Providers work closely with patients to follow an individualized approach to meet functional and rehabilitative goals for each patient. Wentworth Health Partners Seacoast Physiatry will continue to care for patients in Somersworth at 7 Marsh Brook Drive, Suite 200, and Portsmouth at 875 Greenland Road, Suite C4. 

To learn more about Wentworth Health Partners Seacoast Physiatry, visit seacoastphysiatry.org or call (603) 742-4222 (Somersworth office); (603) 431-5529 (Portsmouth office).

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (wdhospital.org) is a not-for-profit charitable health care organization located in Dover, New Hampshire with a 110-year history of compassionate care and innovation. Serving the Seacoast communities since 1906, it is a family of 3,000 employees including 500+ registered nurses and a medical staff of over 480 physicians and advanced practitioners dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of residents and visitors to the Seacoast area of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital was awarded Magnet® designation in 2016, joined the Massachusetts General Hospital family in 2017 and includes a 178-bed hospital, several urgent care and walk-in facilities, multiple testing centers, Wentworth Health Partners (primary and specialty provider practices), The Works Family Health and Fitness Center and the Wentworth-Douglass Foundation.

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Eversource is Ready to Respond to First Nor’easter of the Season

 

Energy company is positioning more than 500 workers across the state before storm hits

 

MANCHESTER, N.H. (December 4, 2020) — As the first nor’easter of the winter season makes its way to New England, Eversource is keeping a close eye on the track of the storm and is ready for the heavy rain, snow and winds that are expected to impact New Hampshire this weekend. While continuing to operate under its COVID-19 pandemic plan and adhering to its strict social distancing and safety measures, the energy company is positioning hundreds of line, tree and service workers across the state to respond to any damage or outages caused by strong winds and heavy snow. Eversource also has additional out-of-state contract crews on the way to assist with restoring power to customers, if needed.

 

“As the track of this storm continues to change, we’re closely watching the weather and adjusting our plan accordingly, as well as pre-staging hundreds of workers and materials across the state,” said Eversource NH President Joe Purington. “We’re well-positioned and ready to respond to any resulting damage and to get the power back on for our customers as quickly and safely as possible. We also remind customers that restorations may take longer as we ensure the safety of our employees and customers while working under the challenging conditions related to the pandemic.”   Eversource reminds customers to always stay clear of downed wires and to report them immediately to 9-1-1. Be sure to report any outage online at Eversource.com, or by calling 800-662-7764. Customers who signed up for the company’s two-way texting feature can send a text to report an outage and receive outage updates as they happen. The energy company also reminds customers to please call 800-662-7764 with any questions about work in their neighborhood and not to approach crews as they continue to practice social distancing to ensure the health and safety of employees, customers and communities.   Just as Eversource is prepared to respond to whatever the storm brings, the energy company encourages customers to prepare for any severe weather by assembling or restocking a storm kit and creating an emergency plan with family members, friends and neighbors. Eversource also offers the following tips on its website to help customers prepare for emergencies:

 

 

Additional preparedness tips can be found at Eversource.com and Readynh.gov.

 

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Eversource (NYSE: ES), celebrated as a national leader for its corporate citizenship, is the #1 energy company in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2020 and recognized as one of America’s Most JUST Companies. Eversource is New Hampshire’s largest electric utility, serving more than 523,000 homes and businesses in 211 cities and towns, and also supplies water to approximately 9,500 homes and businesses in Hampton, North Hampton and Rye. Eversource is proud to be recognized as the #1 contributor to United Way in New Hampshire. Eversource harnesses the commitment of approximately 9,000 employees across three states to build a single, united company around the mission of safely delivering reliable energy and water with superior customer service. The #1 energy efficiency provider in the nation, the company is empowering a clean energy future in the Northeast, with nationally-recognized energy efficiency solutions and successful programs to integrate new clean energy resources like solar, offshore wind, electric vehicles and battery storage, into the electric system. For more information, please visit eversource.com, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more information on our water services, visit aquarionwater.com.