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Broadband internet is an essential tool for educators, parents, and students. While access to high speed internet has long been a challenge for rural communities, school closures and distance learning models introduced by the pandemic demand urgent solutions. 

Though teleworking has experienced a gradual rise in popularity in recent years, COVID-19 has greatly expedited a widespread transition to working from home. However, inequitable access to broadband severely limits the ability of some communities to support telework.

On June 22, IEDC hosted a webinar entitled “Saving Retail on Mainstreet and Beyond” where experts discussed the impact of COVID-19 on Main Street retail.

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been vital for more than 4 million businesses fighting loss revenues due to COVID -19. Recently, with the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, Congress has offered some leeway that will be welcome by business owners.