Please refer to the following resources in the coming days and weeks:
• For updated information and guidance from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, visit www.phila.gov/COVID-19. There is a section specifically dedicated to businesses and nonprofits.
• Require sick staff to stay home. Learn more about Philadelphia’s sick leave policies here.
• Be vigilant in your washing hands and not touching your face.
• Refer to the CDC’s website for additional information.
Valuable information presented by Life Sciences PA
Yesterday the World Health Organization officially declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Subsequently, President Trump addressed the nation to quell fears about the virus, announce a 30-day ban on foreign visitors from most of Europe and discuss the Administration’s efforts to offer business relief to companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The President is instructing the Small Business Administration(SBA) to begin providing economic loans in affected states and territories, is instructing the Treasury Department to defer tax payments without interest or penalties for certain individuals and businesses negatively impacted, and called on Congress to provide Americans with immediate payroll tax relief. Please click on the links provided to access information and resources for your business.
Feb13Thu
Irish Chamber members are invited to attend (at no charge) the Museum of the American Revolution’s History After Hours, A Revolutionary St. Patrick’s Day.
Click HERE to register.
Philadelphia airport sets new record for passenger traffic – and it could really take off in 2020
By Ryan Sharrow
Philadelphia Business Journal
Philadelphia International Airport flew to an all-time passenger record in 2019, growing total traffic by 4.2% over the prior year.
Some 33 million passengers passed through the gates at PHL last year, a number boosted by increased volume to Las Vegas, Key West and Myrtle Beach. Internationally, new routes were added to Germany, Scotland and Croatia.
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Cash-strapped Berwyn firm brings in $12M with first local life sciences IPO of 2020
Jan24Fri
Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross, and AmeriHealth Caritas launch community health program in North Philadelphia
Dan Hilferty, Priscilla Bennett of the Project HOME Community Advisory Board, Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke, City Representative Sheila Hess, Sister Mary Scullion, PA Department of Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller, Paul Tufano, and U.S. Representative Dwight Evans.
Innovative initiative to address health disparities in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — January 24, 2020 — Project HOME, Independence Blue Cross (Independence), and AmeriHealth Caritas announce the launch of “Keystone Connection to Wellness.” This new initiative will address the significant health disparities in life expectancy and infant mortality experienced by North Philadelphia residents.
