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MA Economic Development Update – Resources for Artists and More

DATE: April 2, 2020 CATEGORIES: Blog, Community, COVID-19, News

NEW TODAY Governor’s Non-Essential Business Closures ExtendedGovernor Baker’s emergency order requiring that all businesses and organizations that do not provide…

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Makers’ Spaces Are Victory Gardens In the War Against COVID

DATE: March 26, 2020 CATEGORIES: Blog, Community, COVID-19

A volunteer at Artisan’s Asylum assembles a face shield designed at the University of Wisconsin, modified by Asylum members, with…

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* MEDIA ADVISORY: ARTISAN’S ASYLUM RESPONSE TO COVID-19 *

DATE: March 25, 2020 CATEGORIES: Blog, Community, COVID-19, News

March 25, 2020 [Download the Advisory] For more information contact: outreach@artisansasylum.com Somerville, MA — Area Makers Unite to Support Front-line…

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COVID and the Arts Sector: NAEA Update

DATE: March 24, 2020 CATEGORIES: Blog, Community, COVID-19, News, Resources

NAEA Legislative Update on COVID-19 and the Cultural SectorMarch 24, 2020 NAEA is actively engaged in monitoring possible support for the…

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MA Has $75,000 in Emergency Capital

DATE: March 21, 2020 CATEGORIES: Somerville Media Center Partnership

The State of Massachusetts Small Business Recovery Loan Fund will provide emergency capital up to $75,000 to Massachusetts-based businesses impacted…

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Netflix Announces Emergency Support for Workers in the Creative Community

DATE: March 21, 2020 CATEGORIES: Community, COVID-19, Resources

The Covid-19 crisis is devastating for many industries, including the creative community. Almost all television and film production has now…

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Impact Study and Recommendations for Small Businesses affected by COVID-19

DATE: March 20, 2020 CATEGORIES: Community, COVID-19

Working in partnership, the Central Square BID, East Cambridge Business Association, and Union Square Main Streets have created the attached…

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Somerville Update: Personal Services Business Closures

DATE: March 20, 2020 CATEGORIES: Community, COVID-19, News

General Retail and Personal Services to Close March 22Today, the Mayor and Board of Health announced additional business closures to…

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Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Will Provide Pro Bono Legal Assistance

DATE: March 20, 2020 CATEGORIES: Community, COVID-19, Resources

For nearly 30 years, Volunteers Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts (VLA) has been here for the cultural community when…

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City of Somerville COVID Update – Business Relief, More

DATE: March 20, 2020 CATEGORIES: Community, COVID-19, News

SBA Disaster Relief Fund Loan Application WebinarAs of yesterday, Massachusetts businesses may now apply for SBA loans. Join us Monday, March…

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