May 29, 2020
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
PPP Loan Forgiveness Resources

As of May 23, the SBA reported that it has issued 4.4 million Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans amounting to $51 billion in funds. If you are among the companies that received a loan, you’ll want to ensure you’re following the loan forgiveness guidelines. Last Friday, the SBA issued further direction on loan forgiveness, and we’ve compiled a list of timely resources to bring you up to speed on the newest developments.





Webinar Replays Provide On-Demand Access

To help our Members, ACA Connects has hosted numerous webinars and conversations with experts and Washington insiders. Whenever possible, we make the presentation decks and video recordings available for viewing at your convenience. Check out the most recent Webinar Replays:





UPCOMING EVENTS
The FCC’s RDOF: What You Need to Know to Prepare Now

This webinar is for ACA Connects members only.
 
Featured Speakers:
Introduction: Matt Polka, President & CEO, ACA Connects
Moderator: Mike Jacobs, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, ACA Connects
Presenter: Carol Mattey, Founder, Mattey Consulting LLC
June 4, 2:00 PM ET
Communications Industry Briefing on COVID-19 Federal Initiatives & Actions

Featured Speaker:
Carolyn Greene, MD, Associate Director for Influenza Preparedness and Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
June 1, 3:00 PM ET
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
350+ Iowa Families Gain Internet Access with Mediacom’s Help
When the pandemic led to school closings, the Waterloo School System in Iowa sprang into action to help students without internet access at home. With the help of Mediacom Communications, more than 350 families gained access to high-speed internet to enable their children’s e-learning. Mediacom adapted its Connect2Compete program, a low-cost internet service for students who are eligible for free or reduced-priced school meals, and Mediacom donated 100% of the costs for installation labor and materials, including a no-cost lease for the modems activated in each home.  READ MORE

To share an exceptional story about your company’s impact in the community during COVID-19 , please contact Ted Hearn , ACA Connects VP of Communications.