Coronavirus Special Topic Conference Call Series

Please join the U.S. Department of Commerce in partnership with the Connecticut District Export Council for our special topic conference call series. This series of conference calls will run throughout the Spring 2020.Registration for this series is FREE. Please register using the link below, you only have to register once as the conference call details will be identical for every topic. Please check this web page frequently for update.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020 (1pm-2pm Eastern)

Force Majeure both for Contracts/Suppliers, Cancellation of Trade ShowsRobinson& Cole LLP partners Jeff White and Taylor Shea will discuss the impact that coronavirus is having or may have on commercial transactions, including  in the supply chain.  They will discuss some of the basics surrounding “force majeure” clauses and how companies can plan for and react to the current health emergency.

Thursday, March 19, 2020 (1pm-2pm Eastern)

ThomasNet Survey and How Business are CopingThomas, North America’s leading industrial sourcing and marketing platform, surveyed over 1,000 manufacturing companies to understandcoronavirus’ immediate impacts on North American manufacturing. Listen to their results and discussion.Speaker: Tony Uphoff, CEO, ThomasNet

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 (1pm-2pm Eastern)

SBA Disaster LoanThe SBA will be providing to small businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans. Wendell Davis, Regional Administrator, SBA will be explaining the loan programs and how companies can qualify. Wednesday , March 25, 2020 (11am – 12pm Eastern)Aerospace/Defense Supply Chain Firms—Evolving Business Practices and Business Development Strategies Amidst COVID-19Hear from the Midlands Aerospace Alliance and Netherlands Industries for Defense & Security about how COVID-19 has affected theirmember firms, strategies European firms have employed to keep business moving forward, and an idea exchange for how transatlantic business relationships can be maintained amidst the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation.Speakers:Dr. Andrew Mair, Chief Executive, Midlands Aerospace AllianceMr. Peter Huis in ’t Veld, Business Development Manager, Netherlands Industries for Defense & Security (NIDV)Wednesday , March 25, 2020 (1pm -2pm Eastern)Cyber Security Concerns While TeleworkingEmployees that normally work from their work PC are now using personal equipment and residential internet access.  What are the risks and best way to mitigate.Speakers:Andy Sauer, Director of Cybersecurity, Steel RootShahryar Shaghaghi, Principal, CohnReznick AdvisoryThursday , March 26, 2020 (1pm -2pm Eastern)Employment Issues Related to TeleworkingMatthew T. Miklave, Partner, Robinson & Cole LLP will discuss HR issues presented by coronavirus and off sire working along with federal, state and local policies.