Updated Guidance for Restaurants and More

Updated Directives from the Maryland Department of Health: Youth Camp Programs: updated directive as of June 12th. Community, Recreational, Leisure, Cultural and Sporting Events: Updated directive  as of June 12th. Best Practices for Restaurants and Bars: Updated guidance as of June 12th. U.S. Food and Drug Administration best practices checklist  for reopening food retail establishments. Deadline to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan: June 30th.  […]

A Quick Guide to Reopening in Maryland

Executive Order on Liquor License Fees: New Executive Order signed by Governor Hogan on June 11th, authorizing suspension of alcoholic beverage license fees. Maryland Together: Maryland’s Recovery Plan for Child Care FAQs for parents, and FAQs for providers, both updated June 10th. Federal Stimulus Program – Economic Impact Payments: IRS portal to check the status of your payment. CDC Guidance on reopening buildings after prolonged […]

Carroll Corona Carryout Episode 9: Blue Bistro

Great food, cheesy puns, awkward pauses, and Steve literally loses his shirt. It’s all this week on Carroll Corona Carryout, where we choose one of our great local restaurants, share a virtual meal together, and tell you all about it.   Get your lunch or dinner here:   https://bluebistrorestaurant.com Get great water here: https://atlanticbluewaterservices.com

Governor Hogan Announces Next Stage Two Reopenings

At yesterday’s press conference, Governor Hogan added safe and phased reopenings through Stage Two of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’ Stage Two will continue to be implemented with a flexible, community-based approach that allows local leaders to allow reopenings at their discretion. Read the Governor’s updated executive order.   REOPENINGS EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, JUNE 12 AT 5:00 PM: INDOOR […]

Governor Hogan’s Press Conference, Recovery Plans, and More!

Federal Reserve Expands Terms of Main Street Lending Program: The Main Street Lending Program (which has yet to launch) will provide a total of $600 billion in financing for small and medium-sized businesses, with changes that should make it more accessible to businesses. Loans will be made through participating lenders. The Fed will lower the minimum loan […]

PPP Flexibility Act & The NFIB Webinar Tomorrow

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act: President Trump has signed the legislation into law. Read the SBA’s press release summarizing its key provisions. SBA, in consultation with the Treasury, will promptly issue rules and guidance, a modified borrower application form, and a modified loan forgiveness application implementing these legislative amendments to the PPP.   Key Provisions: […]

MD Labor Unemployment Assistance, MVA Reopening, and More!

MD Labor Unemployment Assistance Phone Assistance Updates: The Maryland Department of Labor has launched a new Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system to expand and improve the features available for unemployment insurance claimants. Using the IVR system, claimants can now file weekly claim certifications for both regular AND pandemic unemployment insurance claims by phone. Claimants can […]

Carroll Corona Carryout – Episode 8- Tim Thai

Wok this way and love Thai neighbor! Today we carry out some spicy goodness from Tim Thai Restaurant on Main Street in Westminster. Everyone loves the food, but Steve get’s a little too excited about Tim Thai on Mondays. Get yours here: TimThaiRestaurant.com 410-306-0607

Governor Hogan Press Conference @ 4 pm Today

Governor Hogan Press Conference: Governor Larry Hogan will hold a press conference today at 4:00 pm to discuss the death of George Floyd and the peaceful protests in Baltimore City, as well as progress on COVID-19 testing and the “Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery.” The press conference may be watched live on Facebook, Youtube, or Twitter.