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Business News Roundup, Aug. 26, 2021

A slight bump in jobless claims, a penalty schedule for unvaccinated workers, support for employer vaccine mandates, growth in the retail sector, return-to-office mistakes managers are likely to make, an appointment for Connecticut's Social Equity Council, and the possibility of…

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Connecticut Receives $2 Million Grant to Assist Minority-Owned Manufacturers

  • Connecticut is one of four states receiving federal grant funds to establish a national Advanced Manufacturing Center
  • The center will be supported by a $400,000 grant each year for the next five years
  • Minority-owned manufacturers will be able to work with the University of Connecticut School of Business and other partners to update their business strategies, access advanced manufacturing options, and more
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Connecticut to Debut Veterans and Diversity Hiring Expo on Sept. 7

  • Hartford-based soccer team and Connecticut Department of Labor team up to host hiring expo next month
  • Event gives special focus to certain job seekers, including underserved populations and those whose careers were impacted by COVID-19
  • 40 organizations are currently taking part in the expo
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Federal Hub Provides Central Resource on Cybersecurity Issues

  • Several major cyberattacks earlier this year highlight risks to businesses
  • Two federal government agencies launch a central resource to provide information and assistance on cybersecurity issue
  • Further help available through the Connecticut Small Business Development Center
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COVID-19 Emphasizes the Need For Small Business Continuity Planning

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance to business owners of planning for unexpected crises
  • Business continuity planning helps identify potential threats to your company operations and take steps to mitigate them
  • Creating alternative ways to keep business operations going, establishing employee roles during a crisis, and more
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Business News Roundup, Aug. 25, 2021

Progress on a bipartisan infrastructure bill, a cybersecurity summit, stock sell-offs, a ramp-up in banks' bond purchases, and hopes for a downtown Hartford renaissance are among the top business news items this morning. National The House of Representatives has voted…

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What Does the FDA Approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Mean for Vaccine Mandates at Businesses?

  • FDA approval of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine expected to spur more businesses to implement vaccine mandates for returning to work
  • Employers have been establishing stricter rules for unvaccinated workers as well as certain exemptions and accommodations
  • Several legal challenges have been filed against vaccine mandates, but a recent federal ruling upheld the right of a hospital group to terminate employees who refused to get the shot
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States That Ended Supplemental Unemployment Early Saw Employment Bump, Major Spending Drop

  • States that ended a $300-a-week supplemental unemployment benefit from the federal government saw a 4.4-point increase in employment
  • However, the majority of unemployment recipients remained out of work and spending dropped considerably
  • Researchers suggest the effect could be repeated on a greater scale when supplemental benefits end on Sept. 6
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SBA Administrator Hosting Virtual “Fireside Chat” For Women Entrepreneurs

  • SBA holding a virtual “fireside chat” this week on resources available to women entrepreneurs
  • Programs include Women’s Business Centers, technical assistance, and more
  • Discussion will be led by SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman as well as Natalie Madeira Cofield, assistant administrator of the SBA Office of Women’s Business Ownershi
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When Bootstrapping a Business, Don’t Lose Sight of Revenue-Generating Necessities

  • Bootstrapping can give you more independence, but also carries risks
  • Tips on how to successfully get your business going with personal assets
  • Negative cash conversion cycle, financial monitoring, and more
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