Additional Information on SBA Loans and DOL Assistance

The US Chamber of Commerce has created  new guide to help answer questions related to the SBA loans. Here is the link:https://www.uschamber.com/sites/default/files/023595_comm_corona_virus_smallbiz_loan_final.pdf In addition, the CT Department of Labor has created a guide to answer Frequently Asked Questions related to Unemployment Insurance, Sick leave, and other FAQs.

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Fraud Alerts

The FBI and The United States Attorney’s Office are both warning of COVID-19 fraud activity. The link below takes you to that press release.  Some of the highlights include: Beware of phishing emails asking you to verify your personal information in order to receive an economic stimulus

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Non-Essential Status and Your AMTA Liability Insurance

AMTA’s liability insurance, provided through HPSO, requires that covered AMTA members are appropriately licensed to provide professional services and that they comply with state, federal, and facility guidelines relative to scope of practice and practice setting.  If there is a government order that mandates non-essential businesses close, and

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ATTENTION: Massage Therapy is Closed Per Governor’s Orders

If you haven’t seen it, the Governor issued a new Executive Order 7H over the weekend that mandates all non-essential business close, effective at 8:00pm THIS EVENING, 3/23/2020 through 4/22/2020.   https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/Executive-Orders/Lamont-Executive-Orders/Executive-Order-No-7H.pdf?la=en&fbclid=IwAR0NCN7iOIk5kPsdtO7tdy33NlCvIcsIEyFeufzS4eOyhnb-CjsfRSfiqqE  Massage Therapy is considered a non-essential business by the state. We are not considered essential health care.

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Update on Financial Help for Self Employed

Greetings members,Nikki received an update from SBA. If you are a sole proprietor or organized as an LLC, you DO qualify for the new, low-interest SBA loan. Here is what they had to say: “Most small business owners whether they are sole proprietors or organized as an LLC

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Open Letter to AMTA-CT Chapter Members

Hello All. I hope that this challenging and unique time finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe. During these past two weeks, the AMTA National and CT representatives have been diligently working to get information, clarification, and understanding, as well as a plan forward. Unfortunately,

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AMTA-CT Events Cancelled Through June 8

In accordance with a new AMTA policy, all AMTA-CT events are cancelled through June 8th. Specifically, this means we will NOT be participating in: The Mystic Half Marathon  EMS Expo Massage Therapy Awareness Day at the Capitol   In addition, the May Board of Directors Orientation Meeting

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