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Update on Federal Coronavirus Relief Packages
Congress is continuing to negotiate additional coronavirus relief packages, with both Senate Republicans and House Democrats unveiling their plans in the past few days. House Democrats revealed their 1,400 page bill on Monday night, and Politico has outlined the main...
Virtual Happy Hour – Members Only!
Join us for a FREE members-only virtual happy hour on Monday, March 23 at 4:30 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...
CRM Day on the Hill Cancelled
In light of the recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, ACRA has made the decision to cancel our upcoming CRM Day on the Hill, originally scheduled for May 5, 2020. Please continued to stay tuned to the ACRAsphere for news and resources that can help member...
COVID-19 Legislation: What You Need to Know – Small Businesses
The requirements laid out in the coronavirus relief packages stand to directly affected ACRA member firms - particularly those that are small businesses. The office of Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) has shared a helpful summary of key information for small businesses...
Senate Passes Coronavirus Relief Package
On Wednesday afternoon, the Senate passed a multibillion-dollar aid package aimed at helping those impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis. President Trump is expected to sign the bill, which provides paid sick leave for some workers in addition to other forms of aid...
Businesses Resources During COVID-19 – Federal Government
As the situation surrounding COVID-19 continues to evolve, ACRA is committed to supporting its member firms through our programs and information distribution. Please continue to visit the ACRAsphere and ACRA on Facebook and LinkedIn for the latest on the industry and...
Your Congress in Action: A New Series
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...
Conference Session Deadline Extended
We recognize that many of you may have been busy preparing your firm for coming uncertainty, and we want to ensure you have ample time to send us your ideas for conference sessions. We have extended the deadline for 2020 conference session proposals by one week -...
Congress Update: Small Business Implications of House Coronavirus Relief Package
Congress is currently working on relief package to combat the economic and public health effects of COVID-19. This is likely to be the first package of many, and a large portion of the discussions have been devoted to protecting American workers in the event of having...
Discussion Post: COVID-19: Preparing for Effects to Your Business
Are you worried about how COVID-19 may impact your CRM firm and its operation? You aren't alone - firms across the nation are facing new challenges as they plan for this continued public health issue. Please use the comments section at the bottom of this post to...