April 14, 2020

Please Take a Moment to Complete the 2020 Census. Doing so will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities like ours every year for the next decade. #StamfordStrong Together We Are Stronger! Stamford's dedicated COVID-19 testing hotline 1-833-508-8378

REGISTER TODAY! Congressman Jim Himes Webinar

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COVID19 and the CARES ACT Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - 11:00 AM EDT Congressman Jim Himes will speak on the recent legislation that has passed in the house and discussion potential legislation that is being contemplated to address issues faced by business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Congressman Himes will be join by Julio Casiano, Deputy District Director for the Connecticut District Office of the U.S. SBA. Mr. Casiano will be able to give you updates on the current status of SBA loans and answer questions on the application. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. * Sponsored by Stamford Chamber of Commerce, City of Stamford, Norwalk Chamber of Commerce and City of Norwalk,  

A Conversation with Senator Richard Blumenthal and Fairfield County Chambers of Commerce

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Register for the Webinar! Friday, April 17, 2020 - 11:00 AM The chambers of commerce of Fairfield County and Senator Blumenthal invite you to a Zoom webinar for a conversation about the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having on Connecticut’s communities. The Senator looks forward to hearing from members of the Fairfield County chambers on the challenges facing their businesses and communities, and hearing about the impacts of recent federal action to deal with this crisis. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Reopen Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont shares some details on what he is calling "The Reopen Connecticut Advisory Board." Read the article

Department of Economic and Community Development The following links from the Department of Economic and Community Development may be helpful: Brownfield Funding Info CT Recovery Loan Program DECD’s COVID-19 CT Recovery Unit can be reached via phone at 860-500-2333 or at decdctrecovery@ct.gov. Email is preferred. Complete List of Gov. Lamont's Executive Orders

2020 Census | United States Census Bureau When you RESPOND TO THE CENSUS, your answers are kept anonymous. They are used only to produce statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau is bound by law to protect your answers and keep them strictly confidential. The law ensures that your private... Read more 2020census.gov

Stamford Health Requests Food/Non-Food Donations With frontline health care workers at the hospital around the clock and often unable to go home or get to a store, Stamford Health is asking for donations of food and non-food essentials. Read More

Support Stamford Businesses Small businessowners are your neighbors and friends, and they need your support now more than ever. Help Stamford businesses by: visiting their websites for online shopping purchasing gift cards for future use — something to look forward to when things return to normal engage with them on social media! Like, comment, and share posts from your favorite local businesses to help them reach potential new clients We may be apart, but we’re all in this together.

Now Hiring! All ShopRite Supermarkets are hiring! There are openings in almost every department and scheduling is very flexible (morning, afternoon and over-night shifts). All individuals who are interested may apply online - Apply Here . It is strongly recommend that applicants follow up with the store they have applied to and let them know they have applied online. ShopRite provides all employees with the necessary personal protective equipment to help overcome these obstacles and create a safer workplace.

Local Organizations Partner With The Chamber To Provide FREE Ongoing Webinar Series'

FREE Ongoing Covid-19 Webinars Your HR Questions answered. Designed to keep business leaders informed. Register Here Free Webinars - Weekdays at 12:00 pm. Read more & register

Drive Through Testing for COVID-19 At Various Locations Throughout Stamford The city of Stamford refers individuals to four testing sites, each of which requires an appointment.

Click on a link below for additional appointment info: Westhill High School : Operated by Stamford's Department of Health Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stamford Hospital : Operated by Stamford Health. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cummings Park : Operated by Murphy Medical Associates Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  DOCS Urgent Care : 2001 West Main Street Open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additionally, Stamford residents who want an appointment can call the city's dedicated COVID-19 testing hotline at 1-833-508-8378 seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (including those without health insurance or a primary care physician).