Smartphone app helps blind people stand in socially distanced lines Shane McGlaun – May 10, 2021, 5:02am CDT During the pandemic, everyone is expected to stay socially distanced, with at least six feet between them and the person in front of them. For those with normal vision, standing in line while remaining at a safe […]
Category: Health & Wellness
SBA to Open Restaurant Rescue May 3
Shared by NAMA: SBA to Open Restaurant Rescue May 3 The Small Business Administration (SBA) will officially open access to the new $28.6 billion restaurant grant program on Monday, May 3. SBA.gov includes the details on who can apply, how to apply, and when to apply. NAMA encourages you to review the allowable use of funds to see if your business is […]
Happy Returns: Pandemic-inspired equipment innovations and on-trend beverages help incentivize employees’ safe return to offices
Happy Returns: Pandemic-inspired equipment innovations and on-trend beverages help incentivize employees’ safe return to offices By Emily Jed The most significant and lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the convenience services industry is that it established working remotely and reduced in-person workforces as the new norm across all industries and geographies. As we near […]
COVID19 Vaccination News from Second Sense
COVID19 Vaccination News Many of you have probably experienced frustration in finding and scheduling appointments for getting your COVID19 vaccination. Website accessibility is inconsistent throughout the country and appointment slots fill up faster than you can input your information. Help is available through these options: For Chicago homebound seniors and people with disabilities: A pilot […]
Information on Chicago Reopening Guidelines
From the City of Chicago: Information on Chicago Reopening Guidelines Mayor Lightfoot recently released industry-specific guidelines for businesses, employees, and customers to follow as the city prepares to begin safely reopening. Industry-specific guidelines include details such as how businesses can engage in healthy interactions between workers and customers, how to maintain safe working spaces and conditions, […]
Biden changes PPP qualifications; firms with fewer than 20 employees to get exclusive access for 2 weeks
Biden changes PPP qualifications; firms with fewer than 20 employees to get exclusive access for 2 weeks White House Feb 22nd, 2021 President Joe Biden is announcing changes to the main U.S. coronavirus aid program for small businesses to try to reach smaller and minority-owned businesses. The Biden administration said that for two weeks starting […]
Shared by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky VACCINE APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
VACCINE APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Illinois and Suburban Cook County are currently distributing vaccines to eligible individuals in phases 1A and 1B (Health Care workers, senior citizens, those with underlying medical conditions, as well as some groups of frontline essential workers). The City of Chicago is currently prioritizing phase 1A (health care workers and senior citizens) and […]
NAMA Federal Legislative Update:
Federal Legislative Update: Currently, the vending operators may receive a loan amount of up to 2.5 times their average monthly payroll costs in their second draw of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. PPP borrowers that identify under the North American Industry Classification System Class (NAICS) codes 72 can qualify for 3.5 times their average monthly payrolls costs – […]
Transportation for COVID-19 Vaccinations
2/9/21 From Special Needs Chicago – Transportation for COVID-19 Vaccinations We are thrilled to finally be providing service for people to get their vaccines! Wheelchair accessible transportation is available throughout the Chicagoland area (city and suburbs). In addition to vaccine transportation, we are available for any reason from medical appointments to family gatherings! (630) 668-9999 website: https://specialneedschicago.org/reservations
GoodRx
2/1/21 Shared by Apple Vis Editorial: GoodRx: Prescription Coupons (iOS/iPadOS, Free) GoodRx has helped millions of Americans save on prescription medication! Stop overpaying for your prescriptions! Compare prescription drug prices and find coupons to save up to 80% on your Rx. GoodRx makes comparing prescription drug prices and finding discounts easy. Find Rx sale prices, manufacturer […]