VCC_er2021, Author at Vermont Chamber of Commerce

Additional H-2B Visas Available

January 6, 2022December 20, 2021

Additional H-2B Visas Available

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announced plans to make available an additional 20,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year 2022. These visas will be set aside for US employers seeking to employ additional workers on or before March 31, 2022. This supplemental cap marks the first time that DHS is making additional H-2B visas available in the first half of the fiscal year.

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Applications for Top 10 2022 Events Open

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Applications for Top 10 2022 Events Open

The Vermont Chamber is pleased to be running our annual Top 10 Events program in 2022.

The deadline to submit applications for all seasons is Friday, November 5, 2021.

Eligibility & Qualities of A Winning Event:

Applications are assessed by a panel of judges who take into consideration the geography and date of all events submitted. Judges select a variety of events that represent the entire state during the winter, summer, and fall months. Judges consider:

The size of the event, including past audience and potential room for growth.
Its appeal to a large diverse audience of all ages, including both Vermont residents and out-of-state visitors.
If the venue can accommodate attendance up to twice the normal count.

The Top 10 Event designation is a great marketing tool. Winter, summer and fall event winners will be featured in our upcoming Vermont Annual Inspiration Guide and will be featured events on the VermontVacation.com Events Calendar.

Below are the applications for the 2022 Top 10 Events, and the dates events must fall between to be considered. Please note that the deadline to submit applications for all seasons is Friday, November 5th.

2022 Top 10 Winter Events Application (November 15, 2021 – March 31, 2022)

2022 Top 10 Summer Events Application (April 1 – August 31, 2022)

2022 Top 10 Fall Events Application (September 1 – October 31, 2022)

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EIDL Application Update

February 13, 2024October 8, 2021

EIDL Application Update

The SBA began processing applications for additional loans of up to $2 million per property through its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program on October 8. View the SBA FAQ sheet and apply online.

The SBA shared the following tips based on different loan scenarios:

Application was processed in DCMS 2.0: If a borrower’s application number began with 2000 and did not have rapid portal access for the original loan, it was processed in DCMS 2.0 and the increase will be as well. If the borrower has not already received their maximum eligible loan amount, they should submit their increase request to CovidEIDLIncreaseRequests@sba.gov.
Borrower has received maximum eligible loan amount: The “request more funds” button will not appear in the EIDL portal for those who have already borrowed the maximum amount for which they are eligible. Borrowers who believe they are eligible for additional funds should review the “How Much Can I Borrow?” question in SBA’s FAQ and may submit an increase request to CovidEIDLIncreaseRequests@sba.gov.
The borrower’s previous increase request was declined: The “request more funds” button will not appear in the EIDL portal if the most recent increase request was declined. Borrowers who believe they were declined in error or were declined because they failed to submit information or documents requested by a loan officer should review the FAQ and apply for reconsideration by emailing PDC.Reconsideration@sba.gov.
The borrower has a loan application or increase request in process: If a borrower currently has a loan application or increase request in process, including in reconsideration, the “request more funds” button will not appear in their EIDL portal. Borrowers should not submit a new request before their current application or increase has been processed. Doing so might result in their application being flagged as a duplicate. If borrowers are in the “submitted deal” stage of their current application or increase request, the loan officer working their account will give them the option to receive a larger increase if they are eligible for additional funds. If they are in the “approved” stage or later, they need to wait until their loan or increase has been funded and submit a new increase request at that time using the “request more funds” button in their portal.

For additional questions, please contact SBA at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

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National Food Safety Month

September was National Food Safety Month with the National Restaurant Association and ServSafe. This year’s theme was Know Safe & Show Safe and programming highlighted cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting standards with five weeks of education.

Week 1 – Cleaning vs. Sanitizing vs. Disinfecting: Learn more about what it is, when it needs to be done, and best practices on how it should be done.

Week 2 – Cleaning and Sanitizing Equipment: Learn more about best practices and how to create the habit of proper cleaning.

Week 3 – Cleaning and Sanitizing Dishes: Learn more about how to clean, dry and store cookware and tableware.

Week 4 – Cleaning and Sanitizing Your Operations: Learn more about best practices for cleaning after a guest gets sick.

Week 5 – Developing & Implementing a Cleaning Program: Learn more about what elements should you include in your Master Cleaning Plan.

Learn more about all of the programming covered during National Food Safety Month here.

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37th Annual Vermont Tourism Summit

The 37th Annual Vermont Tourism Summit will be held November 17-18, 2021 at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel. Owners, managers, and employees of the many businesses connected to this important segment of the economy will convene to learn, share, and connect with each other.

Some takeaways from this year’s Vermont Tourism Summit:

Strengthen your business with expert insight from leading consultants
Master the latest tools, technologies and tactics
Learn smart strategies from marketing and media practitioners

View the full schedule of events. Registration is open now with the best rates available before October 1.

Vermont’s tourism industry was hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sponsor opportunities are available. Funds raised through sponsorships help to make the event affordable for all attendees, and go directly toward conference related expenses. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.

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New Free Resources for Restaurants

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