As COVID-19 spread throughout the country\, policymakers sprang into action at our nation'\;s capital. North Dakota'\;s congressional team worked to ensure the legislation would provide critical support to our state&rsquo\;s families and businesses\, and as these programs and policies \;take effect\, \;they continue their efforts to keep North Dakotans informed and bring local feedback to the administration. \;
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\nTo this end\, Senator Hoeven and the Greater North Dakota Chamber are excited to partner to provide a Business Forum webinar \;to engage with business leaders across the state. Senator Hoeven\, who is hosting this event\, \;has extended invitations to key federal agencies\, giving attendees the opportunity to hear from those directly responsible for implementing the CARES ACT.
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\nPrior to the call\, Senator Hoeven would like to gather input from business leaders. When registering\, call attendees will provide answers to five \;questions to gauge \;current successes and challenges. This information will help guide the discussion and benefit federal leaders and Senator Hoeven moving forward in further recovery efforts. \;
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\nThese questions are:
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\nTo this end\, Senator Hoeven and the Greater North Dakota Chamber are excited to partner to provide a Business Forum webinar \;to engage with business leaders across the state. Senator Hoeven\, who is hosting this event\, \;has extended invitations to key federal agencies\, giving attendees the opportunity to hear from those directly responsible for implementing the CARES ACT.
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\nPrior to the call\, Senator Hoeven would like to gather input from business leaders. When registering\, call attendees will provide answers to five \;questions to gauge \;current successes and challenges. This information will help guide the discussion and benefit federal leaders and Senator Hoeven moving forward in further recovery efforts. \;
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\nThese questions are:
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- What is working in regards to new federal response legislation? \n
- What is not working or creating hardship related to federal response legislation? \n
- Where are there gaps that should be addressed by federal solutions? \n
- What is your biggest challenge as a business\, right now? \n
- Can GNDC \;provide your contact information to Senator Hoeven and other Federal Partners for potential follow-up? \n
Confirmed Federal Agency Partners and Presentation Details
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- US Department of Labor\n
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- Department response to COVID-19 \n
- New and expanded Unemployment Insurance under CARES Act \n
- Unemployment Insurance assistance to states under FFCRA \n
\n - US Department of the Treasury\n
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- Financial assistance available to businesses via CARES Act\, including Main Street Lending Program \n
- Recovery rebate payments to assist individuals and families \n
\n - US Small Business Administration (SBA)\n
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- Assistance available through SBA Loan programs under CARES Act \n
- Update on implementation/roll-out of SBA Loan Program \n
\n - US Economic Development Administration (EDA)\n
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- Agency efforts to support economic development during coronavirus \; \n
- Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program\, $1.5B in CARES Act \n
\n - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)\n
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- Update on agency'\;s response work to pandemic \n
- Information on how FEMA is working with private sector to respond to COVID-19 \n
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Additional speakers and partners will be updated as confirmed.
\n\n\nTo receive call-in information\, attendees must register as a non-member. \;A confirmation email with call specifics will be sent to the email provided in the registration prior to the call. \;