Economy
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Unemployment benefits for self-employed, gig economy and other workers announced
BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration announced today that Massachusetts residents who are not eligible for regular unemployment benefits can now…
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Report: Massachusetts ranks high in least affected small businesses, aggressively limiting COVID-19
With 35 percent of small business owners stating that their business cannot survive more than three months in the current…
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Walmart and Target set customer limits in store, change shopping process, due to COVID-19
Walmart and Target are making more changes to the shopping experience due to the coronavirus. In recent weeks, Walmart has…
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Governor Baker signs bill allowing beer and wine sales with pickup, food delivery in Massachusetts
Today, April 3, 2020, Governor Charlie Baker signed a bill authorizing on-premises licensees to sell malt beverages and wine for…
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An additional Fall River company manufacturing PPE during COVID-19 pandemic
Fall River has a rich manufacturing history with much expertise. That continues to be evident during the coronavirus crisis. Vanson…
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Ocean State Job Lot adds surcharge to increase pay, gives wage increase, revises hours for cleaning, at risk customers
Ocean State Job Lot is making changes due to COVID-19. According to Principal Owner and CEO Marc Perlman, the company…
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Walmart institutes new guidelines for workers including temperature checks
As the country continues to deal with the spread of COVID-19, Walmart has added health and safety guidelines for associates.…
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Media company Gannett announces pay cuts, furloughs, company wide due to COVID-19
The media company Gannett, who owns several local newspapers including The Herald News, Taunton Gazette, Providence Journal, and The Standard-Times,…
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Bristol County Economic Development Consultants announces $500,000 Small Business Emergency Loan Fund
Fall River, MA – Bristol County Economic Development Consultants (BCEDC) has announced a $500,000 Small Business Emergency Loan Fund to…
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COVID-19 layoffs continues to hit hard as Mayor Coogan’s wife Judi St. Hilaire among the victims
While Congress continues to iron out a relief package, workers continue to get laid off. In an interview with Fall…
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