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January 27, 2021 |
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Proudly Supporting the Attractions Industry Since 1913 |
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Hi Adam,
Here is your weekly email of news you can use from around the industry...
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Do you have an idea for a Member Meeting Topic? Contact Ed Hodgdon at secretary@neaapa.com. |
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State Legislation Alert Maine and Massachusetts to tax PPP loans/grants
Even though the IRS will not be taxing PPP funding that is forgiven, the Governors of Maine and Massachusetts are not planning to do the same.
We urge you to contact your elected representatives and Governor and tell them to not tax PPP funding and to conform state tax policy with regard to this and other pandemic-related funding with the Federal Tax Code.
In Massachusetts, an economic development bill signed into law this month originally included language that would prohibit the Commonwealth from taxing PPP funding, but it was removed from the final legislation. To date, no bills have been submitted to address this problem.
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What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws |
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As we start to turn our attention to the 2021 Summer Season, one question coming into the NEAAPA Office lately has been if a business can mandate that employees get the COVID-19 vaccine. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission answers many questions on this issue.
This is a long page. If you are looking specifically for information on vaccinations, it is near the bottom starting in Section K. |
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News from around NEAAPA |
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Don't forget to email your press releases to secretary@neaapa.com so that they can be included in the NEAAPA Weekly News. |
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NEAAPA Congratulates Tree-Mendous Aerial Adventures, recognized as a 2021 Top Impact Company |
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Real Leaders is thrilled to announce the newly selected winners of its 2021 “Top Impact Companies” from around the world. “These top impact companies prove that businesses can thrive by being a force for good,” said Mark Van Ness, Founder of Real Leaders. “They are the Real Leaders of the New Economy,” added Van Ness.
Real Leaders is the world’s first business and sustainable leadership magazine and serves a community of visionaries, collaborating to regenerate our world. Its mission is to inspire better leaders for a better world. Real Leaders is a Certified B-Corp and signatory in the United Nations Global Compact (an advocate for achieving the global goals for sustainable development). Real Leaders positions leaders to thrive in the new economy and to inspire the future.
Visit www.real-leaders.com for more information. |
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Six Flags donates $20,000 in food to Springfield Rescue Mission
Six Flags New England is helping their neighbors this winter. Through the Six Flags Friends Initiative, the park is donating over $20,000 in food to the Springfield Rescue Mission by providing warm meals for those in need. The donation includes thousands of pounds of french fries, chicken patties and fingers, and prime-rib. The rescue mission will create healthy warm meals to disperse to hundreds of homeless people within Springfield.
"The need is greater than ever before and talking to our friends at the Springfield Rescue Mission during COVID, a time of crisis, for folks living on the street, it's tougher than ever before," said Jennifer McGrath with Six Flags New England.
Six Flags has been partnering with the Springfield Rescue Mission for over a decade and said they are honored to support the local community during these unprecedented times. |
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Check out this month's issue of Amusement Today by clicking on the image below. |
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In the latest issue of Amusement Today, NEAAPA Members Deno "D.J." Vourderis from Deno's Wonder Wheel shares his reflection as a new year is upon us, Phil Wilson of Extreme Engineering does a 2 Minute Drill, Sara Seay of Premier Rides is featured in "Women Of Influence", plus there are other great articles featuring NEAAPA Members. |
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Welcome to our Newest Members |
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Legislation & Advocacy Track your State's current legislation |
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Support NEAAPA's New York State Lobbying Efforts |
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NEAAPA has engaged the firm Davidoff, Hutcher and Citron LLP to help our industry reopen in New York State. The firm will represent the attractions industry’s interests before the State Executive and Administrative branches of government by providing the following services:
The firm will also work closely with the Empire State Development and the Department of Health and the Administration to ensure they are aware of the economic impact of the attractions industry and ensure that all decision-makers work with the attractions industry to reopen safely in compliance with State, local and CDC guidelines as quickly as possible.
To be part of the coalition and make a financial contribution to the efforts, click on the button below. |
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