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Growers, suppliers, retail – video and resources from NICH

May 10, 2020

The National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) offers these resources for growers, suppliers and retail operations: “Doing business under difficult circumstances – finding the resources you need” PPT presentation slides and list of links Video presentation

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Updates from Georgia Department of Agriculture – Pesticide Licensing

May 10, 2020

Pesticide Applicator Recertification/expiration update from the Georgia Department of Agriculture For certified applicators with recertification/expiration dates between June 1, 2020, and December 21, 2020, you can request a 90-day training deadline extension. Please direct all requests for extensions to Tim Taylor, Certification & Training Specialist, by tel: 404-656-3641 or email:…

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OSHA Update – Covid-19 Recordable & Fleet Safety/Compliance

April 23, 2020

We reached out to a contact from OSHA to provide you with information on Covid-19 issues and vehicles/fleet safety and compliance. OSHA has limited jurisdiction regarding the operations of vehicles; therefore, the OSHA website does not have anything specific on fleet vehicles. However, vehicle cleaning is mentioned for various types…

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Business resources – Guidance Document for Nurseries, Retail Garden Centers, Landscape Supply

April 23, 2020

  We’ve created a guidance document for nurseries, retail garden centers, landscape supply stores and all brick & mortar other brick & mortar businesses with foot traffic, who might have “challenges in consumer behavior” with their customers. Most of you are already doing this very well, but we wanted to…

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Business resources – Guidance Documents for Landscape and Landscape Suppliers

April 23, 2020

PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICES: Workers such as plumbers, electricians, exterminators, builders, contractors, HVAC Technicians, landscapers, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, businesses and buildings such as hospitals, senior living facilities, any temporary construction required…

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UGA Small Business Development Center resources & webinars

April 21, 2020

On April 2, Governor Kemp announced a partnership between the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Department of Economic Development to provide the small businesses of Georgia with vital information and assistance during this time of need. UGA Small Business…

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SBA Disaster Loan Assistance

March 31, 2020

Click here for the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan online application through the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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Small Business Administration Loan Program Summary

March 31, 2020

The Small Business Administration currently has two major loan programs in response to COVID-19. A business can apply for both the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and Paycheck Protection Program IF there are different use of proceeds for each program. Funds from these loans cannot be comingled. READ MORE

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The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

March 31, 2020

The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain non-profits…

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Daily Update by Stanton Law

March 31, 2020

At Stanton Law, we are glad to be one of your resources for daily updates on COVID-19’s effect on your business. If you have any questions regarding this or any other legal matter, please do not hesitate to contact our experienced Atlanta employment attorneys at 404-531-2341 or online. Click here for…

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