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Press Release 
Oversight Board member Arthur J. González Steps Down

(San Juan, PR - October 8, 2020) - After more than four years of service as a member of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, Judge Arthur J. González announced that he will be stepping down from his position at the Oversight Board effective today.

 
 

 















¡Tú puedes cambiar el rumbo de tu país!
¡Exigimos servidores públicos competentes, honestos y con espíritu de servicio al pueblo!


 
NASA is taking remote learning to the Moon! 2020 has been a year of working and living at a distance. Now consider what it might be like if you were living with a pod of astronauts 250,000 miles from Earth. Your challenge is to imagine leading a one-week expedition at the Moon's South Pole - with the whole world cheering you on. Tell us about the types of skills, attributes, and/or personality traits that you would want your Moon Pod crew to have and why. How many would be in your pod? And of course you'll need high tech gear and gadgets! In your essay, also describe one machine, robot, or technology that you would leave on the lunar surface to help future astronauts explore the Moon.

Continúan los esfuerzos de asistencia por desastre
a un mes luego de Isaías

9 de octubre de 2020, GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico - Un mes luego de la declaración federal de desastre por la tormenta tropical Isaías, cientos de sobrevivientes de los municipios de Aguada, Hormigueros, Mayagüez y Rincón han solicitado asistencia por desastre.

FEMA continúa su alcance a otras personas que fueron afectadas por la tormenta y podrían ser elegibles para recibir asistencia federal luego de la declaración de desastre del 9 de septiembre. Hasta el 7 de octubre, FEMA ha aprobado bajo el programa de Asistencia Individual $474,380 para vivienda y otras necesidades esenciales relacionadas con la tormenta.

 
FEMA's mission is to help people before, during and after disasters.
Follow FEMA online, on Twitter @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol, on FEMA's Facebook page  or Espanol page and at FEMA's YouTube account. Also, follow Administrator Pete Gaynor's activities @FEMA_Pete.


Developments That Matter
The Chamber Gets an Immigration Win for Its Members

The Chamber continues working hard to ensure American companies are able to hire the best workers to maintain competitiveness. We got a nice win, but the fight continues.

Good news. Last week, the Chamber and the business community won a legal victory against the administration.

Economic Viewpoints
Incomes Fell in August, But the Story on Income is Complicated

Analysts have been watching income closely as the pandemic winds on, and government support wanes. Last week, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported personal income fell 2.7% in August after rising 0.5% in July. It fell 1.2% and 4.2% respectively in June and May.


Top of Mind
Suzanne Clark: Who We Stand For And What We Fight For

In the midst of a great deal of uncertainty stemming from the ongoing pandemic, and upcoming elections, today U.S. Chamber President Suzanne Clark outlined the Chamber's current mission and focus.

Path Forward Looks at COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Path Forward: COVID-19 and the Vaccine Supply Chain

On today's Path Forward, Chamber President Suzanne Clark talked with experts about COVID-19 vaccine development and how safe and effective ones will be distributed.

What is the FDA looking for as vaccines undergo clinical trials? "What the FDA really wants to see is what does that efficacy data look like? They want to see at lease 50% efficacy," said David Hering, President of North America for Pfizer Vaccines. "And they want to see the safety data." 

Who will get access to vaccines first? How the vaccine is distributed will "probably vary from state to state depending on the guidance of the federal government," said Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena, Director of Global Health for Northwell Health.

Will a vaccine be safe? "I have full confidence that when I get offered a vaccine that it will have gone through the clinical studies needed to show it's safe and effective, and I'll be in line to get it," Dr. Cioe-Pena added.

America's Antitrust Laws: Explained in 60 seconds

Watch: America's Antitrust Laws Explained


Earlier this week, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law released a report calling for radical changes in America's antitrust laws.


U.S. Chamber and Federation Work Together to Push Back on Financial Transaction Taxes

This week, the U.S. Chamber and New Jersey Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly opposing legislation that would impose a tax on high-quantity processors of financial transactions.


Small Business Big Impact
This Dining Rewards App Carved a Pandemic Niche by Becoming a Multisource Sales Platform for Restaurants

Mobile app Seated, which launched in 2017, began as a platform that rewarded users with perks like gift cards for dining out with one of its restaurant partners in a handful of major cities.

Amid the pandemic, the past six months have forced the startup to expand much faster than originally planned. It's pivoted to layer in pickup and delivery orders and event bookings into its digital offering, buoyed by $30 million in new funding and its August acquisition of VenueBook, a reservations app for private events.


YOUR TAKE: 
FREEDOM FINANCIAL NETWORK

Freedom Financial Network partners with consumers to address their debt challenges, giving them the support, guidance, and peace of mind that they have an advocate fighting for them. Throughout our nearly 20-year history, we have settled more than $12 billion in debt for hundreds of thousands of our clients.
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CHAMBER IN ACTION
Experts agree that creating a National Cybersecurity Director at the White House would help coordinate cybersecurity policy across government and business-join the conversation during our  Now+Next series on vital issues in cybersecurity.

In a recent blog post, Vice President of Health Policy Katie Mahoney and Senior Economist Curtis Dubay refute recent reports that equate COVID-related job losses to millions of Americans losing employer-sponsored insurance coverage.  

"We need economic support to get done now," said Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, on CNN International. "It's really important that all the parties get back to the table."

Resources to help keep your business strong, prepared, and proactive:


Event Series

SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less

October 8, 2020, WASHINGTON-The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America's smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars. 

BBB Scam Alert: Phony Amazon callers use BBB phone number
October 9

You answer the phone, and it is a recorded message claiming to be from Amazon stating there is a problem with your Amazon account. The message ranges from a fraudulent charge on your Prime card to a lost or damaged package to an unfulfilled order for an iPhone 10.  But no matter what the recording is, these scammers have the same goal: getting your personal information. The con artists will either outright ask for credit card and account login details. Or, they will request remote access to your computer under the guise of "helping" to solve the issue. 




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    Completar el Censo del 2020 solo toma unos minutos.
  • No es demasiado tarde
    Todavía puede completar el censo hoy mismo.
  • Es seguro y confidencial
    La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. protege sus respuestas y las mantiene estrictamente confidenciales.



5 pasos que debe tomar si se detecta un caso sospechoso o positivo de COVID-19 en su empresa

Desde que comenzó la pandemia de COVID-19, esto ha representado un reto para la mayoría de los negocios. Una de las dudas más relevantes es qué hacer si hay un caso sospechoso o confirmado entre la plantilla de empleados. 

Lo más importante es tener bien definido un protocolo y que todos los supervisores y empleados estén informados. Para que el plan médico cubra las pruebas diagnósticas y el tratamiento de COVID-19, tienen que tener una orden médica y criterios médicos (síntomas o exposición a una persona con diagnóstico de COVID-19). Es recomendable que revisen el protocolo de la empresa a tono con las recomendaciones de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) y OSHA, de manera que puedan ser eficientes en identificar a quienes hayan podido exponerse al contagio. A continuación, recomendaciones generales o pasos a seguir en estos casos.

Join CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta for the latest news about the coronavirus. He'll make sense of the headlines, speak with the experts and give you all the information you need to stay safe and healthy.

What a Grocery Manager Won't Say to Anti-Maskers
October 9

Enforcing Montana's statewide mask mandate is part of supermarket manager John Steenwyk's job. It puts him in the crosshairs of anti-maskers, and while he tells them a lot of things to convince them to wear masks, there's one thing he won't say to them, even though he could.  CNN Senior Writer Thomas Lake tells the story of a battle over masks playing out in a grocery store at the edge of Yellowstone National Park.





A pesar de que en Estados Unidos esta se lleva a cabo típicamente en febrero, en otros países del mundo se utiliza el mes de octubre para visibilizar los esfuerzos y las aportaciones de la comunidad negra en la historia. En nuestro rol como constructores de ecosistema tenemos claro que la inclusión y la diversidad son fundamentales para una economía próspera y una comunidad empresarial robusta y resiliente.  



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Webinar: Parity of Funds Forum: 
Puerto Rico Federal Funding Test Cases 
Vaello & Peña Martínez

October  |  3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Simultaneous translation in Spanish will be available.

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Webinar: Ayuda de SBA para individuo y negocios por el paso de la Tormenta Isaías

21 de octubre  |  3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

VIA Plataforma ZOOM y Facebook LIVE














 

The Big Week for Small Business

Tuesday, October 13 to Thursday, October 15
Join us for three days of audience-driven discussions, powerful advice, unique networking moments, engaging breakout sessions, and practical strategies from business owners like you.
 

Talent Finance Capstone Event

Tuesday, October 13, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
Join the U.S. Chamber Foundation for a final conversation on prioritizing where to start and how to get involved in building the talent finance ecosystem of the future.
 

2020 Forecast on Latin America and the Caribbean (FOLAC) Conference

October 15 and 22, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
Hear insights from top strategists on key issues including the U.S.-Latin American & Caribbean trade agenda, economic prospects, and digital transformation.
 

Institute for Legal Reform Summit 2020: Future in Focus

Tuesday, October 20, 2:00 - 3:50 PM (EDT)
Join the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform to discuss the biggest legal trends of 2020 and beyond.  We'll hear from Department of Justice Acting Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Clark, political strategists David Axelrod, and Mike Murphy and others.
 

China y las oportunidades de negocio en la economía post Covid19

21 de octubre  |  11:00 a.m.













Los profesionales de la salud que tengan síntomas de COVID-19 o sospecha de haberse contagiado podrán acudir a las facilidades del Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico, lunes a viernes de 8:00am a 5:00pm, para realizarse la prueba diagnóstica rápida que los saque de dudas. 

El doctor Víctor Ramos, presidente del Colegio, informó que esta gestión se realiza en alianza con la Asociación de IPA's, la Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico, el Colegio de Enfermería Práctica y organizaciones aliadas a la salud. El servicio es libre de costo, los profesionales de la salud solo necesitan llevar una orden médica y sacar cita antes de ir.




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