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News Archive 2020

January

1/13/20 How You Can Support the Australian Wine Industry After the Fires

March

3/31/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID-19 Update March 31, 2020
3/30/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID-19 Update March 30, 2020
3/29/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID-19 Update March 29, 2020
3/27/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID-19 Update March 27, 2020
3/26/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID-19 Update March 26, 2020
3/25/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID-19 Daily Update March 25, 2020
3/24/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID-19 Daily Update March 24, 2020
3/23/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID-19 Daily Update March 23, 2020
3/22/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID-19 Update March 22, 2020
3/21/20 Mass Rest Assc. COVID-19 Update March 21, 2020
3/20/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID-19 Update March 20, 2020
3/19/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID-19 Daily Update March 19, 2020
3/16/20 Practices in Response to COVID-19
3/16/20 Alert - Available Payment Options

April

4/30/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. April 30 Update
4/28/20 Governor extends essential services emergency order until May 18
4/24/20 MRA Update - PPP Webinar, Grants and CORE Resources
4/23/20 Women of the Vine & Spirits Offers Complimentary Access
4/22/20 Mass Restaurant COVID Update for April 22
4/21/20 E-Commerce Webinar for Retailers April 22 at 7:30 PM
4/20/20 Mass Rest Assc. COVID-19 Update on Funding and Unemployment Assistance
4/17/20 Planet-Friendly Wines to Celebrate Earth Day
4/17/20 Mass Restaurant COVID-19 Update for April 17
4/16/20 Important Restaurant Re-Opening Information & Survey
4/15/20 COVID Update: ABCC Extended Advisory, DUA Notice, Health Connector
4/13/20 MRA IRS Updates, CARES Act, FDA Update and Navigating To Go Sales Webinar
4/10/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID-19 Update April 10, 2020
4/9/20 Martignetti Companies Commits $250K to Hospitality Industry Employees Affected by COVID-19
4/8/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID-19 Update for April 8, 2020
4/6/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID-19 Update April 6, 2020
4/5/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID-19 Update for April 5, 2020
4/3/20 Legislative Alert: Beer and Wine Law has been signed
4/1/20 Mass Rest Assc. Cares Act Webinar April 2 at 3 PM

May

5/29/20 Martignetti Sales Teams Field Work Update
5/29/20 Restaurant Reopening Checklist
5/28/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID Update for May 28
5/27/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID Update for May 27
5/25/20 Massachusetts Restaurant Recovery Commission & New PPP Guidance
5/20/20 Mass Restaurant Re-Open Standards & A Legislative Call to Action
5/19/20 Restaurant Industry Seeks Clarity in Re-Opening Process
5/11/20 The Four Phases of Reopening
5/8/20 Unemployment Assistance Guidance, PPP Extension, Health Inspection Resources
5/7/20 COVID-19 Resources & Guidance for Restaurant & Retail Partners
5/6/20 Communicate with Local Authorities for Reopening Guidelines
5/4/20 Martignetti Companies Commits $250K to Hospitality Industry Employees Afffected by COVID-19
5/4/20 PPP Loan Forgiveness and Employees Who Refuse to Come Back to Work

June

6/29/20 Mass Restaurant Assc. COVID Update for June 29, 2020
6/26/20 Cumberland Farms Drops Beer and Wine Ballot Question
6/23/20 PPP Loan Rules Clarified
6/19/20 ABCC Repayment Options for Alcohol Debt
6/18/20 Meals Tax Collection Extension & Advice on Reopening
6/17/20 MRA Q&A and Scholarship Awards
6/12/20 Restaurant Re-Opening Toolkit and Navigating Mass Health Connector
6/11/20 ABCC Issues Credit Extension & Monday - Wednesday is the New Saturday Dining Campaign
6/9/20 MRA Re-Opening Questions Answered
6/7/20 Mass Restaurants Move to Phase 2 on June 8
6/6/20 Our Commitment to Social Justice
6/4/20 Restaurant Re-Opening Toolkit
6/3/20 Breaking News - US Senate passes changes to PPP
6/1/20 Restaurant Re-Opening Details

July

7/27/20 House Proposes Distressed Restaurant Relief Fund and Webinar to Explain Business Interruption Insurance
7/21/20 Cocktails to Go Guide
7/21/20 Extension on Evictions to Oct 17 and Drinks to Go ABCC Advisory
7/20/20 Restaurants Can Sell Mixed Drinks to Go Effective Immediately
7/14/20 Masks Required Signs and MassSave Energy Efficiency Offers
7/13/20 Senate Passes Mixed Drinks to Go; Washington Talks of New Relief Bill
7/2/20 Reopening, PPP Extension & Foodservice Town Hall July 8th
7/1/20 Urgent Legislative Alert: Contact you State Senator and ask them to help the restaurant industry!

August

8/31/20 Payroll Tax Deferment Guidance & Restaurant Revival Campaign
8/26/20 Restaurant Recovery Update August 26, 2020
8/17/20 ABCC Reminder Repayment Plan Begins in September
8/11/20 Action Alert - Protect Restaurants Against Added PPP Tax Liability
8/11/20 Governor Clarifies Updated Restaurant Rules
8/7/20 On-site Beverage Consumption Must be Accompanied by Food, ABCC Increases Staff for Compliance Checks

September

9/24/20 Updated Restaurant Requirements & FAQs on Bar Seating
9/23/20 Bar Seating and Increased Number of People at a Table - Welcome News for Restaurants
9/22/20 ServSafe Training Videos & Eversource Small Business Programs
9/14/20 Martignetti Companies Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 13-19, 2020
9/10/20 Outdoor Dining Extended & Takeout & Delivery to Gain During NFL Games
9/3/20 Restaurant Workshare Webinar Sept. 3 & Tips for Weathering 2nd COVID Wave
9/1/20 Martignetti Companies Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 13-19, 2020

October

10/28/20 Massachusetts Small Business Grants
10/21/20 Eat Out to Help Out - MRA Member Campaign
10/17/20 Restaurant Recovery Survey, ABCC Advisories & Licensing Renewals

November

11/24/20 Restaurant Impact Survey & Tax Deduction Debate for PPP Recipients
11/23/20 National Restaurant Assc. Webinars Nov. 23 and Summary on Mass Legislative Changes
11/19/20 MRA Mass Restaurant Recovery Update
11/16/20 Restaurant Recovery Petition
11/12/20 Call to Action on Reduced Hours and MRA Restaurant Revitalization Toolkit
11/10/20 Grants for Restaurants, Panel on Managing Stress, and Winterizing Menus & Service

December

12/29/20 Apply for Small Business Grants Starting 12/31 and Stimulus Bill Hightlights
12/23/20 Restaurants Apply for Small Business Financial Assistance Starting Dec. 31
12/22/20 New Mass Restrictions, Stimulus Bill and National Restaurant Assc. Webinar
12/21/20 Restaurant Recovery Update December 21, 2020
12/11/20 One Week for Congress to Act to Help Restaurants Before the Holidays
12/8/20 Roll back to Step 1 of Phase 3 and Add Your Voice to Save Restaurants
12/4/20 Legislation to Stop Third Party Delivery "Ghosting" Practices

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