Business

(VIDEO) Local businesses seek boost from lifting of COVID curfew

Keith Thibault January 26, 2021 Comments Off on (VIDEO) Local businesses seek boost from lifting of COVID curfew

As of yesterday morning, the curfew on the closing of some businesses and the stay-at-home order was rescinded by Governor Charlie Baker. It’s anticipated that the move will bring a boost to the financial

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Fall River Unemployment Rate Rises Sharply in December

Keith Thibault January 26, 2021 Comments Off on Fall River Unemployment Rate Rises Sharply in December

The unemployment rate in Fall River rose in December to 10.1%, up from the November rate of 7.8%

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State jobless rate rises to 7.4%

Keith Thibault January 22, 2021 Comments Off on State jobless rate rises to 7.4%

The unemployment rate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts rose 0.7% in December, ending the year at 7.4%

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Governor rescinds some COVID restrictions

Keith Thibault January 21, 2021 Comments Off on Governor rescinds some COVID restrictions

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker today announced the rescinding of COVID-related restrictions related to the stay at home advisory and mandatory early closing of some businesses. These actions take effect this Monday, January

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(VIDEO) Local Small Businesses Eligible for COVID Financial Aid from State and Federal Governments

Keith Thibault January 4, 2021 Comments Off on (VIDEO) Local Small Businesses Eligible for COVID Financial Aid from State and Federal Governments

Recent approvals by Governor Charlie Baker and Congress have set-up SouthCoast small businesses, negatively impacted by COVID-19, to take advantage of another round of financial assistance

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