Business Resources

As we move through this challenging and uncertain time, we want to help and support all of our members by sharing important resources and information. MTAM is here as a resource and advocate for you and your business. Please contact us if you need any assistance at all. In addition, we would like to know about the impact this is having on your business so we can work to address these issues and assist as best as we can.

Latest News

• Employers may be eligible for a 70% refundable payroll tax credit against qualified wages using the Employee Retention Credit.  See additional information HERE.
• Governor Hogan’s RELIEF Act of 2021 is an emergency legislative package that proposes more than
  $1 billion in critically-needed relief to Marylanders and Maryland businesses still struggling due to
  the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. More Here.
• Governor Hogan announces Maryland Strong, Roadmap to Recovery
• Governor Hogan’s Executive Orders are HERE.
• FAQ’s for business planning HERE.
• Governor Announces new $250 million ‘Maryland Strong Economic Recovery Initiative’
• State of Maryland Financial Assistance Programs during Covid
• Update to Governor Hogan’s Executive Order 7/30/20
• 07.29.20 Recreational Boating Leadership Council Advocacy Update
• The Boat Business is Booming, New York Times Article 7/2/2020
• GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO EXECUTIVE ORDER FOR RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SPORTING EVENTS
  • Executive Order is HERE 
  • Guidelines for recreational, cultural and sporting events are HERE.
• GOVERNOR HOGAN ANNOUNCES SWIMMING POOLS AND TOUR BOATS OPEN IN MARYLAND
  • Executive Order is HERE.
  • Dept. of Health guidelines for pools is HERE.
  • Graphic for use at pools is HERE.
• GOVERNOR HOGAN ANNOUNCES BOATING IS OPEN IN MARYLAND.
  • Executive Order is HERE
  • DNR FAQ’s are HERE
• Governor Hogan announces Maryland Strong, Roadmap to Recovery
• State and Federal aid programs are now taking applications. Scroll down to State and Federal
• Resources below for more details. Maryland Coronavirus Information for Businesses
• Governor Hogan’s Executive Orders are HERE.
• FAQ’s for business planning HERE.

Federal Resources

• SBA Federal Paycheck Protection Program: APPLY HERE.
• For more information on the PPP: HERE
• More information on PPP for borrowers: HERE
  Small Business Administration & Emergency Loans: APPLY HERE
• Industry Insights into Federal Stimulus:
  • NMMA: Flowchart on Accessing Economic Relief through the CARES Act
  • MRAA: What does the federal CARES Act mean for my business?
  • MRAA: FAQs on the Federal Stimulus Packages and Businesses
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Guide Checklist

Industry Resources

• Back-To-Business FAQ’s for Employers
• OSHA’s New FAQ’s about face covereings.
• Best Practices for Marinas During Covid-19
• Safe Boating Poster 11 x 17 size
• Safe Boating Poster 8 1/2 x 11 size
• Social Distancing Poster 
• MRAA – COVID-19 Resources for Boat Dealers
• MRAA – Tips To Sell and Service Boats Safely
• MRAA – Communicate Safe Boating to Your Customers
• NMMA’s COVID-19 Action Center
• RBFF Coronavirus Resources & Best Practices
• OSHA – Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act – What U.S. Recreational Boating Employers Need to Know
• Association of Marina Industries FREE prerecorded Webinars

Online Training Opportunities

ABYC:

• ABYC Webinar Series – ABYC is offering a free webinar series every Thursday at noon. They are being recorded and posted to their YouTube page after.
• De-mystifying Basic Electrical Concepts and Standards – Webinar

MRAA: 

• MRAA Educational Courses – All standard MRAA educational courses found at MRAATraining.com will be available free of charge to any dealer who wants to use the content from now through May 31st.

AMI: 

• Marina specific webinar series from the Association of Marina Industries HERE.

Members helping Members

• Employee Retention Credit – MTAM Member Larry Elias and Heartland offer assistance navigating this process.
• Boating Law, Todd Lochner
• Beyond. Paycheck Protection Assistance. Contact Linda McBee
• Return to Work webinar from HUB/Henry Murray.
• RGS Distributors, sanitizing and sealant system.
• Post-Pandemic Back to Business FAQ’s for Workplace Safety from Fisher-Philips

Dreaming of Boating Campaign

How to Participate

We will continually be updating this site with more links and resources. Please feel free to share with us any resources and information that you find as well. Please email us at susan@mtam.org

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