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April Newsletter Content
- COVID 19 Resources
- How you can help!
- Cool Choices Promotion
- 21st Century Pathways Info Sessions
- Green Masters Program Open
- Earth Day / Month Events
- Inspiration Corner
- In the News
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Let's Celebrate Earth Month - Virtually
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Helpful Resources Regarding COVID-19
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U.S. Small Business Administration
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Wisconsin’s request for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to access low-interest federal disaster loans.
Coverage:
- Information on disaster loan assistance HERE
- Information on paycheck protection loan HERE
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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
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The Small Business 20/20 Program will provide grants of up to $20,000 to assist targeted businesses with cash-flow challenges resulting from COVID-19. Program funds will be made available through approved community development financial institutions. For more information, check out their
W
EBSITE
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The Entrepreneur’s COVID-19 Playbook
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A free guide to stimulus money, tax breaks, and legal tips w
ritten by Kyle Westaway,
to help you survive and thrive during the pandemic. This playbook is important for business owners to help navigate the applications for forgivable loans under the Payroll Protection Act. The
playbook
will tell you if you qualify and how to apply.
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Understanding Unemployment Benefits in Wisconsin
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The state has updated their unemployment application to meet the new CARES Act. The CARES Act opens up eligibility for unemployment insurance to include individuals who are not typically eligible, including self-employed. More information
HERE
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More Useful Links & Support
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During this pandemic, it's important to stay busy and productive in a safe and responsible manor. There's now an opportunity to
serve remotely on volunteer projects for coronavirus relief from your home.
All you need is a computer, a phone, and few hours of volunteer time.
Fill out the designated form
to sign up today!
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In addition, if you have a project for the Service Corps to work on related to coronavirus OR your organization would like to partner with us on a project,
email Allison Alt
,
Executive Director. Learn more
HERE.
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Earth Month Promotion on Cool Choices
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Looking for a way to connect your teams in a meaningful way? Want to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in a safe, fun and virtual way?
Cool Choices is a fun game-based platform that inspires individuals and teams to take actions that align with your initiatives, goals or company values. The game is built on sustainable actions but can be customized to meet your needs. The game is playing online
and is a safe way to engage your workforce during social distancing and stay at home orders. Currently, we have added game cards that address health, safety and mental wellness to reflect our current reality.
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In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we are offering discounts to play through May.
If you want to learn more about the game and how it works, listen to the recording of the webinar from April 7.
HERE
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21st Century Pathway Info Sessions
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21st Century Pathways; a five - day, hands-on, interactive workshop facilitated by subject matter experts designed to help you understand the risks and opportunities presented by these megatrends and develop a comprehensive, customized plan to benefit from them.
To learn more about the 2020 Program, join us for a virtual info session on one of the following dates:
- May 6 at 1:00 PM CDT
- May 19 at 1:00 PM CDT
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2020 Green Masters Program
NOW OPEN
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If your business has been taking strides to become more sustainable, but need help finding the right resource to track, measure, and improve your progress, then this program is right for you. The Green Masters Program is being used currently by over 130 business in Wisconsin and our list continues to grow.
Next week,
on March 24 we are gathering virtually via webinar to discuss the Green Masters Program.
If you would like to learn more about how to use the program or how to leverage your participation, join us virtually.
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Earth Month Virtual Events
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ONLINE Earth Day Conference
Apr 20 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Virtual
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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, this year’s conference will set the stage for a convergence between the past and the present, highlighting the confluence between the traditional conservation and restoration of the planet and new, ecological innovations taking place in areas such as genetics and engineering. Join in, as we work together to craft a future filled with hope, positivity, and intentionality.
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Tactics And Tools For Carbon Strategy And Management
Strategies To Address Carbon In Your Business
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Innovation And Climate Leadership By Business
The
Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council
and
Evolution Marketing (in collaboration with
The Nelson Institute)
have teamed up to present a four-part business workshop on carbon management and strategies. During this series participants will gain perspective on why carbon is important, the key terms associated with carbon management, and understand what tools and tactics businesses are using to manage, reduce, and offset their carbon footprints. Participants will also hear from industry pioneers leading on innovation and mitigation.
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The Wisconsin Academy invites you to join us this spring for the third of four casual breakfast conversations organized around key areas for climate action in Wisconsin in 2020. This breakfast's focus is Natural Climate Solutions, and we will provide a place and space for community members to build on discussions and connections kindled at our 2019 climate events.
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ISSP – 2020 Professional Development Webinar Series
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The series begins: April 23rd
10am PT/1pm ET
This series is designed to help us during this global health crisis and as we emerge to shape our shared future. It will guide us to focus better in the midst of chaos.
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Things You Should Know Podcast
Source: PureVantLiving
The podcast series, Things You Should Know, has four amazing episodes featuring intelligent visionaries that discuss different topics revolving around sustainability. In Episode 4 Gregory Stromberg discusses the importance of using clean drinkable water wisely to ensure that all kids have access to it. Gregory, along with the other speakers will help lift your spirts and educate you about new and exciting ways to living sustainably. For more information and to listen to the podcasts please click below.
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How Have You Been Feeling?
During this pandemic, it's important to monitor both your physical and mental health. Many people have fortunately reported feeling physically healthy but that the pandemic has taken a toll on their mental health. This is due to grief. Internalizing this feeling, and accepting it is the first step in understanding how to help strengthen your mental health
Source: Harvard Business review
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Discussing Climate Change
Thousands of businesses that affect climate change everyday are being put on hold due to this pandemic. Now is the perfect time to discuss how to properly get back in motion in an environmentally friendly way. "I
f we have the chance to start anew, why would we want to rescue and lock in unsustainable systems and industries for another generation or more?"
Source: GreenBiz
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9 Ways to Mobilize globally and Locally on Earth Day 2020
This April 22nd will mark the 50th annual Earth Day.
In its mission to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide, Earth Day Network, the global coordinator of Earth Day, is working to build the largest global mobilization in history to defend the planet with a number of diverse campaigns.
Source: Madison Magazine
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