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Businesses can find details on tax credits, deductions, and incentives related to hiring, facilities improvements, business development, and employee benefits in the MassHire BizWorks Resource Guide. https://bit.ly/3uPQSEq

Many layoffs and closings will meet the criteria of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. The requirements and examples of WARN letters are available to employers at https://bit.ly/3q4RxhL.

Businesses: Planning for a new fiscal year? Spend some time reviewing the MassHire BizWorks Resource Guide to learn about the programs the state has to offer. Many are free! https://bit.ly/3uPQSEq

June is National Safety Month. It's an excellent time to check out the Massachusetts Workplace Safety Training Grant. Applications are being accepted until 11:59 p.m. on June 28. You can find all the details at https://bit.ly/397o0yV.

MassHire Rapid Response helps businesses and workers affected by disasters of all kinds. It responds immediately and coordinates with local governments, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Small Business Administration (SBA), etc. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XZsoVP

The MassMEC program helps Massachusetts businesses lower their electricity and natural gas costs. It is a group-purchasing program created by MassDevelopment. Find out how it works at https://bit.ly/42QxRPj or on page 47 of the MassHire BizWorks Resource Guide (https://bit.ly/3uPQSEq).

Many layoffs and closings will meet the criteria of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. The requirements and examples of WARN letters are available to employers at https://bit.ly/3q4RxhL.

MassHire Career Centers can assist businesses with candidate recruiting, screening, and job fairs. Find the career center closest to you: https://www.mass.gov/masshire-career-centers

Employers: The state's Department of Economic Research has labor market information that can help you make sure your employee wages are competitive. To sort labor market information by geographical area, visit www.mass.gov/economicresearch.

Are you a Massachusetts small business looking for health insurance options for your company? Health Connector for Business offers affordable, flexible, and high-quality health and dental insurance plans. Get more info and a quote at https://MAhealthconnector.org/business

Small businesses can qualify for the Disabled Access Tax Credit to remove barriers to access, acquire or modify equipment or devices for individuals with disabilities, provide qualified interpreters to hearing impaired individuals, and more. Get the details at https://bit.ly/3uOA1Rv.

Contact MassHire BizWorks today to set up a one-on-one meeting about your business need and learn about available state and federal resources. Call 📱 1-800-252-1591, email 📧 [email protected], or visit 💻 www.mass.gov/bizworks.

Business owners don't have to make workforce decisions alone. Contact your local MassHire Rapid Response Team to learn about options that can help you keep your employees during your business' ups and downs. www.mass.gov/rapid-response

Businesses, spend some time this week reviewing the MassHire BizWorks Resource Guide to learn about the programs and services the state has to offer you throughout the business cycle. Many are free! Do you want to find out more? Click on this link to download a copy: https://bit.ly/3uPQSEq

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Businesses can find details on tax credits, deductions, and incentives related to hiring, facilities improvements, business development, and employee benefits in the MassHire BizWorks Resource Guide. https://bit.ly/3uPQSEq

Many layoffs and closings will meet the criteria of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. The requirements and examples of WARN letters are available to employers at https://bit.ly/3q4RxhL.

MassHire Career Centers can assist businesses with candidate recruiting, screening, and job fairs. Find the career center closest to you: https://www.mass.gov/masshire-career-centers

It's still National Write a Business Plan Month. If you're dreaming of starting a business in 2024 and want help drafting your plan, check with one of the offices in the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network. www.msbdc.org

Congratulations to the 187 businesses throughout Massachusetts that received Workforce Training Fund Program grant awards! https://bit.ly/3RNoFsU

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $19 Million to Upskill Current Workers and Increase Workforce Competitiveness Workforce training funds will provide training for current and newly hired employees in areas like ESOL, Technology, and Project Management

Thank you, MassHire BizWorks partners, for the support you give to job seekers and employers throughout Massachusetts. Learn more about them in the BizWorks Resource Guide: http://bit.ly/3tOhVOD

Businesses, the Massachusetts VETS Program can help meet your hiring needs. Benefits include access to a pool of screened and job-ready veteran candidates and help recruiting qualified transitioning service members and veterans. https://bit.ly/3Qvi7x5

Today, Governor Maura Healey announced that she will be filling legislation to change the name of Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to MassAbility. She mentioned the state's Disability Employment Tax Credit during her remarks. To learn more about this new hiring program and access the online certification form, businesses can visit: https://bit.ly/3FJAFoe.

Businesses: Join us for the next Let’s Connect webinar October 11 at 9am. We will discuss how MassHire Rapid Response can play a vital role in the business cycle and provide layoff aversion or layoff management services. https://bit.ly/3Q1N11c

MassHire Rapid Response helps businesses and workers affected by disasters of all kinds. It responds immediately and coordinates with local governments, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Small Business Administration (SBA), etc. Massachusetts businesses affected by recent flooding can call 617-438-7841, email [email protected] or visit https://bit.ly/3r9Sbys

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