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title: "IGA Alert: Don't miss 2 important webinars on Wednesday"
description: Webinars on PPP loans & preparing for the next phase of COVID-19;  FMI & IGA Retailing Marketplace resources; social distancing signage.
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Webinars on PPP loans & preparing for the next stage of COVID-19; info on state mandates; social distancing signage.

| View in browser THIS WEEK'S FEATURED COVID-19 RESOURCES  Webinar: Help for Securing Your PPP Loan   Congress has just approved additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program for small business loans. Join us for a quick review of the loan process to find out: Loan terms and interest rate What the loan can be used for What you need to do for loan amounts to be forgiven How to apply—before funding runs out again!  Register for one of two webinars being held THIS Wednesday and Thursday. Webinar: Learning from the IGA China Retailer Experience   Register for Wednesday's NGA webinar with IGA CEO John Ross. Take a deep dive into trends and insights from IGA China's COVID-19 experience that serve as predictors for what is likely to happen in the USA in the next six weeks.  FMI's State Issues Crisis Tracker   Get the latest information on how COVID-19 is impacting issues by state, including everything from distancing and shelter in place mandates to WIC waivers.  Social Distancing Signage Kit   Remind customers and employees to keep six feet away from others with this package of essential signage for the entire store.   Kit Includes: 6 – Floor Decals (16″ Circles) 5 – Aisle Blades (8 x 30″) 2 – Stanchion Signs (22 x 28″) 50 – Shelf Talkers (5.5 x 3.5″) 20 – Buttons for employees (3″ Circle) 10 – Info Signs (8.5 x 11″) Purchase the full kit here, or find individual items for purchase or download at IGAsigns.com.       POLICY UPDATES  Tax Relief for Essential Workers   NGA is urging Congress to recognize independent grocery employees by providing tax relief for their commitment to serving their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like to support this initiative, fill out the form in this link.       IN CASE YOU MISSED IT What to Do When Market Fluctuations Affect Prices   Rapidly fluctuating pricing for commodities like eggs, meat, and dairy is creating growing frustration among retailers and shoppers alike. Spend a minute learning about the issue and what independent grocers are doing to combat price gouging accusations and to serve their communities for the long haul.        IGA RETAILING MARKETPLACE Marketplace Updated to Include COVID-19 Solutions   We have gathered a group of vendors and service providers who are aiding independent grocers during the COVID-19 pandemic. See below for businesses who can help you manage various parts of your operation, including cleaning services, anti-microbial products, and even reduced energy expenses. Are you hiring? Let Red Oval Partner AR Marketing create an online application for employment to reduce the number of people coming in and out of your stores.  Protect your personnel and customers from the spread of COVID-19 with antimicrobial technology in Artisan Power's batteries and accessories. Disinfect anything with Baker Cleaning Solutions' Victory patented electrostatic charge technology, which allows you to apply an even coating on all surfaces. CLEAN has gathered cleaning and safety products with strong supply chains and good pricing that can help retail operations during COVID-19, getting products to you quickly during the pandemic. Customer Minded can provide PPE, equipment, storage, and more to aid retailers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Order IGA-designed virus prevention signage for employees and shoppers through Red Oval Partner DG Graphics. Even the energy market has been impacted by COVID-19, with prices in a free fall. Diversegy is providing busy IGA retailers with a dedicated energy advisor to help them take advantage of these pricing lows and save on operational expenses.  Illumination Technology Group is assisting with COVID-19 efforts by making PPE, customer safety graphics, and clean room painting and lighting available. Keep your cashiers safe with check-out lane barriers designed by Red Oval Partner Innomark. Their design minimizes the micro droplet exchange between a shopper and your personnel. The Legacy Companies are offering IGA retailers the opportunity to purchase masks to protect their employees. Steritech is offering disinfectant services to help grocery stores and foodservice operators maintain food safety and mitigate risk from COVID-19.       Visit www.IGAALERT.com regularly for live updates on COVID-19 and how it impacts independent retailers. Sign up for text alerts here. In need of additional resources that aren't yet on IGA ALERT? Contact Ashley Page at apage@igainc.com.        Follow us on Social Media. IGA Inc., 8745 West Higgins Road, STE 350, Chicago, IL 60631, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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