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PPP Update: Good Faith Certification & Tax Deductions
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), created as a part of the CARES Act to help small businesses weather the pandemic, has been utilized by many ACRA firms. Since the PPP was created very quickly to meet demands, the Small Business Administration has been...
Have Questions About the ACRA Healthcare Program?
Last week we announced the new ACRA Healthcare Program, a brand new benefit just for ACRA member firms! Whether you are a small firm finally able to offer a healthcare option to your employees or a large firm interested in enrolling your temporary and part-time...
What to Expect in the CARES 2 Bill
UPDATE: House Leadership have unveiled the $3 trillion CARES 2 draft bill. The legislation includes $1.5 billion for broadband hotspots and $10 billion in grants to small businesses that have suffered financial losses as a result of the pandemic. The draft bill also...
COVID Self-Assessment & Certification Form for Firm Operations
The following post was authored by Cinder Miller, Vice-President of Operations at Gray & Pape. As states prepare to begin the phases of re-opening, many CRM firms are grappling with their responsibilities regarding keeping employees safe both in the office and the...
Announcing the ACRA Healthcare Program
We are pleased to announce a brand new member benefit - the ACRA Healthcare Program! This creative and proven insurance alternative is open only to ACRA member firms and their employees. Both large and small firms alike will find this program useful, and participants...
Webinar: CRM Health and Safety Programs in the 21st Century
Modern consulting practices require operating with safety as the cornerstone of company culture. This not only maintains a healthy, vibrant workforce but it also has a positive impact on business development efforts. Clients and prime contractors increasingly expect a...
Upcoming NAEP Webinars
As a part of our partnership with NAEP, ACRA members are eligible to receive the member price for NAEP webinars. See below for information on an upcoming webinar on NEPA regulations, and access the discount code here. The National Association of Environmental...
Now On Demand: Safety & HR for CRM During COVID-19
Did you miss yesterday's webinar on safety and human resources issues during the current pandemic? If so, you can now view it on ACRA Webinars on Demand! Charity Touchette, Human Resources Director at Historical Research Associates, and Dan Cassedy, Principal...
Coalition Letter on Upcoming Relief Bill
ACRA and its partners at the Coalition for American Heritage have sent a letter to House and Senate leadership regarding investments in historic preservation in the upcoming CARES 2 bill. The bill is aimed at providing further relief and economic stimulation in...
Impact of Pandemic-Related State Shortfalls on Preservation
The following post was authored by Kimball Banks of Metcalf Archaeology. Kimball is the Chair of ACRA's Government Relations Committee. Yesterday we received an announcement here in Colorado about the shortfall to the state’s budget due to the pandemic and how the...