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 On June 25 IEDC hosted a webinar entitled “From Farmers to Grocers to Servers, Food Systems Are Changing ” which discussed the impact that COVID-19 has had on our food systems in the US.

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.