This is the fourth in a series of Law in the Marketplace columns with practical tips on how to use federal and New Hampshire laws and orders to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
On March 27, Congress appropriated $2.2 trillion under a federal statute known as the CARES Act to address the horrific economic impact of the pandemic. For most small businesses, the single most important provisions in that statute were, by a substantial margin, those establishing a program called the "Paycheck Protection Program" (PPP) and making $349 billion dollars available to PPP applicants.
While you're here, how about this:
"COVID-19" Thermal Cameras Start to Hit the Marketplace -- Security Today
As video surveillance companies look to recover lost revenue, temperature detection capabilities have become a hot commodity.
Elevated body temperature detection cameras are hitting the market like a Texas tornado, and the market for “COVID-19” may be worth billions of dollars this year. It is certainly the fastest growing segment in the security industry today.
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So, what happens when the pandemic is over, provided it does end this year? Currently, the physical products that we all know, such as video surveillance cameras, are on a somewhat downward spiral, meaning there is a downward sales pressure on camera manufacturers.
Cloth face mask a new category in retail due to COVID-19- Marketplace
Every time I scroll through my Instagram feed now, there's another ad for another company selling face masks.
There are the classic ones in neutral tones. The ones made of organic cotton. The ones with → your company's logo ← here.
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For instance: Trevco, a licensing business that acquires rights from brands like Warner Bros., Hasbro and Hello Kitty to make printed T-shirts and other apparel.
In mid-March, as the COVID-19 lockdowns started, Trevco's sales plummeted by 50 or 60 percent. But then the company looked at what was going on in China.
MarketPlace Provides Special Pay Increase - Bernews
The MarketPlace today announced that it “will provide a special pay increase for hourly associates through to the end of April for their continued hard-work and dedication to serving customers in a time of an unprecedented health crisis.”
A spokesperson said, "The pay increase – a $2 premium above their standard base rate of pay, is for all full-time and part-time hourly associate in stores, offices, warehouse, Dollar Depot, PriceRite and Sears and will be applied for hours worked for the entire month of April. The premium will be disbursed weekly, separate from their base pay, to ensure associates have access to additional cash.
Quite a lot has been going on:
Online IoT Marketplace, Ioterra, Emerges Independent from Tech Company Acquisition
Originally launched in May 2019 , Ioterra exists to help companies locate and engage with premium IoT solutions and services across a number of industry verticals. Ioterra hosts over 200 hardware and software solutions for companies to discover, compare, and purchase.
" Ioterra was created out of the question: ' how can we simplify and expedite the IoT development process?'" said CEO, Daniel Price . " We ' ve seen an overwhelming response from companies requesting services ranging within different verticals of industries.
Marketplace Grill owner praises customers
MISSOURI UTILIZES GOOGLE TECHNOLOGY TO LAUNCH MISSOURI PPE MARKETPLACE | KMMO
During his daily news briefing, Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of a new tool to help health care providers connect with Missouri manufacturers and suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE).
"It's vital that we keep our health care workers as protected as possible in the fight against COVID-19," Governor Parson said. "Manufacturers across the state have answered the call to help protect our health care workers, and we are committed to doing all we can to get this equipment into the hands of those that need it."
Knott's Berry Farm reopens Online Marketplace with curbside pickup
If you’re missing the tastes of Knott’s Berry Farm while the park is closed , you’re in luck — they’ve just reopened their Online Marketplace.
Through the Online Marketplace, you can purchase your favorite Berry Market preserves, jams, gourmet foods, and gifts. The best part? Both shipping and curbside pickup are available!
Curbside pickup for these items will be available starting Friday, May 1, and will be offered on Fridays and Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Orders completed before the end of the day Wednesday will be available for Friday and Saturday pickup. Orders placed on Thursdays will be available for Saturday pickup.
Happening on Twitter
We sent a letter to the Treasury and the Fed urging the agencies to comply with critical transparency requirements… https://t.co/idLnbghGxs CREWcrew (from Washington, D.C.) Sat Apr 25 15:01:25 +0000 2020
Will @ThinkAdvisor ReThink their advice on how INVESTMENT ADVISORS "can tap the #PPP"? Kinda hard when you run bus… https://t.co/c3BGTsmE6f SRuhle (from New York City) Fri Apr 24 16:31:29 +0000 2020
While increasing SBA loan funding in the CARES Act was critical, I have heard from too many minority-owned small bu… https://t.co/F5AdhgZ2dP SenGaryPeters Sat Apr 25 16:05:59 +0000 2020
InšHouston, Texas, the #PaycheckProtectionProgram is working! "We are thrilled that Congress enacted this employm… https://t.co/NfOWCzQQLw HouseGOP (from Washington, DC) Thu Apr 23 13:44:00 +0000 2020
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