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COVID-19 UPDATES
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Emergency Loan Guide
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has prepared the following guide to help you further understand the Paycheck Protection Program initiative of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES). $350 billion has been allocated to help small businesses keep their staff employed.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Anna Jaques Seeks Community Support
AJH has significant need for personal protection equipment (PPE) as a result of world-wide shortages and prolonged demand as they meet the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to businesses and individuals who have already made contributions to AJH!
Newburyport Local Cultural Council Seeks New Members
The Newburyport Local Cultural Council is looking for new board members. The Cultural Council is a five member volunteer board whose members are appointed by the Mayor, approved by the City Council, and serve three year terms. Their purpose is to distribute funding made available to the community by way of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
CHAMBER NEWS
Takeout Options in Greater Newburyport
What's for dinner? Many of our member restaurants are still open for takeout and delivery. If your restaurant, café, or eatery is open and you are not on our list, please let us know so we can add you.
Retailers Offering Delivery or Online Gift Cards
Did you know you can shop your favorite retailers from your own home? Many of our retailers are offering curbside pickup or delivery along with online marketplaces for goods and gift cards.
Recognizing Spas and Salons During COVID-19
4 Ways to Support Local Salons & Spas During the COVID-19 Outbreak:
  • Buy gift cards online or over the phone
  • Replenish your beauty products
  • Book a future appointment
  • Honor a canceled appointment
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MEMBER NEWS
Elephant's Trunk Celebrates 47th Anniversary
Congratulations to Claudia Harris and The Elephant's Trunk, Inc. for 47 years in business! The Elephant's Trunk, Inc. is an upscale women's boutique in Downtown Newburyport.
Rochester Electronics Positions Available
Have you or someone you know been laid-off? Please keep Rochester Electronics in mind. Rochester is continuing to hire for hourly positions right now in their warehouse and on their assembly and test teams.
CrossFit Full Potential Opens Virtual Gym
CrossFit Full Potential's Virtual Gym is now open! They're offering daily workouts, workout tracking, and 16 live weekly classes.
RadiantU Esthetics Recognizes Nurses
Radiant U Esthetics is looking to recognize nurses and medical professionals who are working on the front lines. Nominate a nurse you know to be entered to win a lavender toner or gift card!
Tip Your Servers From Home
Abbie of The Port Tavern is he ading up the North Shore portion of an initiative that aims to send funds to restaurant industry workers and other tipped employees affected by COVID-19. The idea is that people enjoying a drink at home can provide a tip on that drink remotely. For each tip, funds are directly deposited into the Venmo account of a local (North Shore) industry worker out of work due to COVID-19.
UPCOMING EVENTS

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