Following indications that they would be willing to reduce the price tag of the HEROES Act passed in May, Democrats update the bill to put before the House
$2.2 trillion would include stimulus checks, enhanced unemployment benefits, funding for state and local governments, and an improved PPP program with targeted relief to restaurants and theaters
A vote on the measure may come later this week, but it is unclear if it will pass muster with Republicans
Guy Raz, host of several NPR program How I Built This, discusses how storytelling is a powerful tool for entrepreneurs
Raz’s new book collects advices from numerous entrepreneurs whose stories he has shared on the show
In discussion with Forbes contributor, Raz says storytelling is a powerful way to connect with various audiences and improve a brand’s chances of success
Report finds that two-thirds of Connecticut nonprofits have not been able to hold fundraising activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and one in five are unsure if they can meet payroll beyond three months
Nonprofits have been cutting services and furloughing staff due to revenue shortfalls
Despite uncertainties, majority of respondents think they are doing well enough to recover if the pandemic does not worsen
Phase 3 of Connecticut’s reopening plan, set to begin Oct. 8, will increase capacities at restaurants and businesses while performing arts venues can reopen at 50 percent capacity
Indoor bars and nightclubs, which likely contributed to spikes in COVID-19 cases after reopening in other states, will remain closed despite being included in original Phase 3 reopening plan
Seasonal move away from outdoor dining, low COVID-19 infection rate contribute to decision
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell say small business loans and jobless aid should be priorities for Congress
Partisan disagreements have stymied efforts for a new round of COVID-19 relief as Congress’s October recess approaches
Mnuchin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi resume negotiations as Democrats reportedly prepare new proposal if a compromise is not reached by the end of the week
