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President Signs Executive Order Ordering Agencies to Cut Regulations
President Trump signed an Executive Order on Tuesday that instructs federal agencies to consideration deregulatory actions that could potentially spur economic growth. From The Hill: The order directs agency heads to “identify regulatory standards that may inhibit...
Next Members-Only Happy Hour May 26
Join us for another FREE members-only virtual happy hour on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00 pm EDT. All employees of ACRA member firms, from field technicians to owners, are welcome to grab a drink of their choice and join ACRA President Nathan Boyless and Executive Director...
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Now Available
The application for forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program loans is now available. Many ACRA member firms have taken advantage of this program during the current pandemic, and the SBA and Treasury have been continually putting out guidance to help businesses...
ACHP Approves FEMA Section 106 Emergency Procedures for COVID-19 Emergency/Disaster Response Undertakings
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation approved Emergency Situation Procedures the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will use to comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response undertakings....
Feedback Needed: 2020 ACRA Conference
Organizations around the world are evaluating the long-term effects of the Coronavirus on conferences and other in-person activities. ACRA’s annual conference is our premier yearly event, and an incredible amount of resources go into organizing and hosting conference...
Your Congress in Action: Vol. 4
Your Congress in Action is a new series that highlights the Capitol Hill news that affects CRM firms the most. This information is sourced from the Coalition for American Heritage, news articles, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the ACRAsphere to ensure you don't...
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...