Southborough’s Economic Development Committee was awarded $204,000 for grants to support local small businesses. (Really small businesses.) Read the full article → from “Micro” small businesses can apply for up to $10K in grants – thanks to EDC
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SBA Payroll Protection Loans received by Southborough businesses
Under the Payroll Protection loan program, 270 loans were listed as issued to Southborough business owners. Read the full article → from SBA Payroll Protection Loans received by Southborough businesses
Reopenings: Fitness Centers and an invitation to other businesses

Three Southborough businesses reopened this morning. Do you have a business that recently reopened or is about to? Read the full article → from Reopenings: Fitness Centers and an invitation to other businesses
Business Roundup: Concussion therepeutics research, Regional institute goes national, Growing pharma benefits business, and product launches

Here’s what a few of the businesses based in town have been up to lately. Read the full article → from Business Roundup: Concussion therepeutics research, Regional institute goes national, Growing pharma benefits business, and product launches
Southborough Restaurants: Indoor Dining, an update on Outdoor & takeout service, and Town approval process (Updated)

An update on the indoor and outdoor dining situation in town. Read the full article → from Southborough Restaurants: Indoor Dining, an update on Outdoor & takeout service, and Town approval process (Updated)
Southborough job listings: Tech Specialist and Police Officer (Apply by July 3rd)

I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Tech Specialist and Police Officer (Apply by July 3rd)
Southborough Restaurants update: Outdoor dining, requests to alter licenses, and what’s open/closed

A week ago, I created a list of which Southborough restaurants were still offering takeout and delivery food service. Some that were no longer are. So, it’s time for an update. Read the full article → from Southborough Restaurants update: Outdoor dining, requests to alter licenses, and what’s open/closed
Planning to allow ANRs and Site Plan Review processes to begin
This week, the Planning Board decided to “get the ball rolling” on reopening processes for ANRs and Site Plan Review. Read the full article → from Planning to allow ANRs and Site Plan Review processes to begin
Business & entrepreneur roundup: Dealing with pandemic, opening/reopenings, and an expansion

I’m rounding up highlights on some Southborough businesses and others run by Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Business & entrepreneur roundup: Dealing with pandemic, opening/reopenings, and an expansion
Hair Salons open in town (but don’t walk in) (Updated)

All three hair salons in Southborough reopened this week with new pandemic protocols. Read the full article → from Hair Salons open in town (but don’t walk in) (Updated)
Building/Zoning department issues new standards, plus helpful tips, for homeowners and contractors

It turns out that the Building/Zoning Department has been posting helpful information during the pandemic. They also posted the new safety standards and application procedures. Read the full article → from Building/Zoning department issues new standards, plus helpful tips, for homeowners and contractors
Covid Roundup: Supplying free PPEs for dentists, Liquor liability insurance refunds, and Thanking family of nurses

Two Southborough organizations got recent press coverage for covid-related news. And one family’s story got new national attention with a special thank you. Read the full article → from Covid Roundup: Supplying free PPEs for dentists, Liquor liability insurance refunds, and Thanking family of nurses
Videos on Good “Works”: A program to help troubled soldiers and a look at Southborough businesses
Have you burned through everything worth watching on your streaming service? I’m catching up on some interviews done by Southborough Access Media over the last six months. Read the full article → from Videos on Good “Works”: A program to help troubled soldiers and a look at Southborough businesses
Small Businesses: Apply for payroll protection loan by Friday and other helpful news from EDC

The EDC is helping small businesses in Southborough find the information they need for state and federal assistance. Read the full article → from Small Businesses: Apply for payroll protection loan by Friday and other helpful news from EDC