Sixty-one percent of customers surveyed said they would stop shopping with a retailer that is not taking health and safety seriously. In a Covid-19 world, can you afford to ignore their concerns? Shoppers are still very cautious when it comes to returning to retail stores and are going to be selective on where they shop.…
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation // June 17, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the following actions and proposed legislative reforms aimed at making meaningful improvements to law enforcement training, transparency, and accountability. LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD Governor DeWine and Attorney General Yost today…
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation // June 16, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM: More than 65,000 children a day are expected to take part in Ohio’s Summer Food Service Program this summer. With more…
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-126, which extends existing safety measures to protect consumers and employees at grocery stores and pharmacies. “Michigan has emerged as a national leader in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is more work to do to protect families from this virus. This executive order will help us continue…
U.S. Department Of The Treasury // June 17, 2020 Washington—Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020, signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020. In addition to…
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation // June 9, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates in regard to law enforcement reform and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. COMMUNITY-POLICE RELATIONS Governor DeWine announced today the first of several efforts to improve community-police relations in Ohio. “These new efforts are just the start…
By Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation // June 4, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced the reopening of certain facilities including certain entertainment facilities with health and safety restrictions. “As I’ve said, Ohioans are able to do two things at once. We can continue to limit the spread of COVID-19 while we safely…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2020 Contact: Ron Leix, Treasury, 517-335-2167 Penalties and Interest Will Be Waived on Installment Balance LANSING, Mich. – Business taxpayers who have deferred paying their Sales, Use and Withholding (SUW) taxes due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now participate in an installment payment option to satisfy their outstanding tax balance, according…
Updates from Blue Cross of Michigan Here’s the latest information on COVID-19 testing. There are two types of tests: Molecular (viral test): This test is used to determine if a person is currently infected with COVID-19. It can diagnose individuals early in the course of the disease, which helps prevent its spread. Serological (antibody test):…
(West Bloomfield, MI May 2020) – After 10 years serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA), Auday Arabo is leaving the association as he accepts the position of President and CEO of Benchmark Beverage Company which was acquired by LKI, a Lipari Family owned investment company.…