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WBJ Publisher Peter Stanton invites Central Massachusetts business owners to a webinar to learn more about how the $2-trillion federal stimulus bill can help their companies during the coronavirus pandemic.

Reported Worcester County coronavirus cases hit 390 on Monday, an increase of 53 in one day, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Now, our focus needs to remain on stemming the spread of disease and making sure healthcare professionals have all the resources they need to help those infected by it.

“I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.”

Early Wednesday morning, U.S. Senate leaders and the White House struck a deal on a $2-trillion stimulus bill to help stir economic activity during the coronavirus pandemic, including a provision to help businesses with less than 500 employees retain staff and pay bills.

When it comes to staying home if necessary during the coronavirus pandemic, Worcester County appears to be doing it right. The area has cut travel by 42% compared to typical time periods, according to Unacast, a technology website.

Imagine you. More relaxed at work. More likeable. More effective. More productive. Happier. All possible when you embrace the notion of relaxing while doing your job. After all, if the military teaches relaxation, and if athletes and students use it to excel, why not business professionals? 

How do we live a happier life? When we sit down and write out what we are grateful for, it almost always requires a moment of pause to think about what is pursuant to family, friends, and your relationship with God (if you’re religious).

The City of Worcester is making available $10,000 grants to city businesses impacted by the efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, for up to $500,000 in total aid, the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Friday.

As the fallout from the virus has descended on Central Massachusetts, everyone at Worcester Business Journal has remained laser-focused on our core mission: To provide you with solid reporting on our region’s economy and access to information helping you navigate the challenges yet to come.