Phase 2 of NJEDA PPE Access Program Launches Nov. 10
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)’s Phase 2 of the NJ Small and Micro Business PPE Access Program will launch tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
The second phase of the PPE Access Program makes $20.4 million available to subsidize small and micro businesses’ PPE purchases from Staples and Office Depot. During this phase, New Jersey-based small businesses and nonprofit organizations with 100 or fewer full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) can receive grants equal to 25 percent of the cost of purchases made through these Designated Vendors.
Small businesses and organizations interested in receiving 25 percent discounts must apply at https://covid19.nj.gov/ppeaccess. Once the NJEDA has confirmed their eligibility, they will receive vouchers for purchases from a Designated Vendor of their choice. This discount will automatically reduce the costs of online purchases the participating small business or organization makes from that Designated Vendor by 25 percent. The discounts will expire after 14 days or on November 30th.
More information is available at https://covid19.nj.gov/ppeaccess.
Please reach out to Hilary Chebra, Manager, Government Affairs at hchebra@chambersnj.com if you have any questions.
COVID-19 Exposure Notification Mobile App Available to Download
New Jersey has launched a COVID-19 exposure notification mobile app that anonymously alerts users if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. The app also provides users with up-to-date information on New Jersey reopening news, key COVID-19 metrics, and a user-friendly symptom tracking tool.
The app download and participation is completely voluntary. COVID Alert NJ is free and secure, available to anyone 18 or older who lives, works, or attends college in New Jersey and is available for download from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. COVID Alert NJ uses Bluetooth proximity technology. The user’s identity, personally identifying information, and location will never be collected.
For more information about the app, click here. Please reach out to Hilary Chebra, Manager, Government Affairs at hchebra@chambersnj.com if you have any questions.
