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December 30, 2021 -- Please provide your holiday sales results via our 3 question survey
December 21, 2021 -- New Statewide Mask Advisory, Boston's New Vaccination Policy & OSHA Update on Vaccinations
December 17, 20021 -- Update on the Millionaire's Tax, Minimum Wage Increase, and Changes to RAMHIC
The Retail Review -- 4th Quarter 2021 edition
December 1. 2021 -- Webinar Covering Changes to RAMHIC, 2022 Retail Holiday Calendar and Annual Holiday Sales Survey for November
November 19, 2021 -- #Buyin MA Launch on Monday, OSHA Guidance for Employers and RAMHIC Savings
November 18, 2021 -- Annual Retail Award Winners Announced
November 10, 2021 -- Veterans Day, PFML Notification, OSHA Vaccine Mandate Update
November 5, 2021 -- COVID-19 Update on Vaccine and Testing Mandates
November 2, 2021 -- Holiday Sales Predictions, RAMHIC Update and Save Our Shipments Campaign
October 21, 2021 -- RAM Sector Survey and Annual Meeting Registration
October 19, 2021 -- Governor Baker to speak at Annual Meeting; A Call to Replenish the UI Trust Fund
October 14, 2021 -- Call to Action: Replenish Unemployment Trust Fund
September 30, 2021 -- COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave
September 21, 2021 -- Make your RAMAE nominations Now! Sign up for Fixed Rate Electricity
The Retail Review -- 3rd Quarter 2021 Edition
August 2, 2021 -- Employers alone can’t foot the $7 billion bill for unemployment insurance
July 15, 2021 -- Revised UI Tax Notices, Emergency Paid Sick Leave Reimbursement Guidance, RAM Opposes Employee Scheduling Bills
July 8, 2021 -- Retailer Comments Requested on Debit Card Rules / DOR Posts Sales Tax Holiday FAQ’s
June 24, 2021 - Gov. Baker Confirms August 14th & 15th Sales Tax Holiday & Introduces Proposal For Two Month Sales Tax Holiday
June 16, 2021 -- Gov. Baker Signs COVID-19 Policy Extensions Law and Alert for MA Lottery Sales Agents: Oppose Pending Cashless Lottery and Online Lottery Proposals
The Retail Review -- 2nd Quarter 2021 Edition
June 9, 2021 -- CALL TO ACTION: Support Extension of Important COVID-19 Measures Set to Expire on June 15th
June 3, 2021 -- Baker Signs COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Law
May 26, 2021 -- UI Tax Crisis Lingers as More Needs to be Done / Sample Signage for CDC Mask Guidance
May 24, 2021 -- iVision Announcement
May 17, 2021 -- MA to Fully Reopen on May 29th – All COVID Restrictions to be Lifted, Upcoming Action on Unemployment Insurance
May 7, 2021 -- State Revises Retail & Restaurant Protocols / DOR Updates Timeline for Relief of Certain Business Taxes
April 27, 2021 --Baker-Polito Administration Announces Plans for Continued Reopening, Face Coverings Update and Restaurant Revitalization Fund
April 15, 2021 -- State Issues Delay in Employers’ Q1 UI Payments After Outrage over Solvency Fund Assessment
April 14, 2021 -- REMINDER: TAKE ACTION NOW! Employers Experience Sizable Increases in Q1 UI Tax Bills
April 9, 2021 -- RAM Employers to Experience Sizable Increases in Q1 UI Tax Bills
April 2, 2021 -- MA Passes Unemployment Insurance Relief Law, Advanced Payment of Sales Tax Changes Effective TODAY - DOR Releases Final Guidance Sought by RAM & more
The Retail Review -- First Quarter 2021 Edition
March 18, 2021 -- Gov. Baker Announces Move to Step 1, Phase IV, Travel Order downgraded to Travel Advisory, Announces Vaccine Timeline for All Categories
March 9, 2021- Early Remittance of Sales Tax – Changes Coming in April. Tell your legislators, Gov. Baker and Lt. Gov. Polito it’s not too late to fix, delay, or at least simplify it!
March 3, 2021 -- Annual Health Insurance Survey
February 25, 2021 --State Relaxes Restrictions, Returns to 50% Capacity and Biden Administration Announces Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program
February 23, 2021 -- New Tax Credits for Establishing a Retirement Plan for your Business!
February 17, 2021 -- MA DOR Draft Guidance on Upcoming Sales/Meals Tax Changes: Early Remittance for Many Coming Due April 25th and Update on Vaccination Roll Out
February 4, 2021 -- Business Capacity Limits Eased, Employer Options for Workforce Vaccine Cite, State's Tourism Website Info, RAM Health Insurance Webinar
January 29, 2021 -- MA Entering Phase 2 of Vaccine Rollout, RAM Health Insurance Cooperative Webinar, Small Business Administration PPP Webinar
January 21, 2021 -- Governor Baker Eliminates 9:30PM Business Restrictions, Extends 25% Capacity Two More Weeks
January 19, 2021 -- PPP Webinar, RAM Health Insurance Cooperative Webinar, Gov. Baker Signs $16.5B Transportation Bond Bill, Vetoes TNC Fee Increases
January 15, 2021 -- MGCC Deadline Extended Thru Monday; SBA PPP Webinar on 1/25; Holiday Premium Pay Fix Signed Into Law
January 14, 2021 -- Last Chance: MA Small Business Grant Application Period Closes Tomorrow at Midnight, Save the Date for SBA Webinar, RAM Health Insurance Cooperative
January 7, 2021 -- Governor Extends Restrictions, December Holiday Sales Survey and Small Business PPP Update Webinar and Program Guidance
January 4, 2021 -- MA Small Business Grant Application Period Is Open, Legislative Update, Wage and Labor Law Update, PPP Update and Holiday Sales Survey
December 23, 2020 -- Governor Announces More than $650 Million in Small Business Grants, Updated RAM Employee Handbook
December 22, 2020 -- Gov. Baker Announces Further Restrictions Effective Saturday Dec. 26th; Most Businesses, Retail, Restaurants Moving to 25% Occupancy Limit
December 15, 2020 -- Five Months Late, Baker Signs FY21 Budget into Law, Retailers Unhappy with Sales Tax Changes
December 8, 2020 -- Gov. Baker Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions, Rollback to Phase 3, Step 1
The Retail Review -- November/ December 2020 edition
December 2, 2020 -- RAM Launches Holiday #BUYINMA Radio & Digital Campaign
November 30, 2020 -- RAM Launches Weekly Holiday Sales Survey, State Issues Reminder to All Employers of Reporting, Contact Tracing Responsibilities as Cases Surge
November 19, 2020 -- Bob Phibbs, The Retail Doctor, presentation at RAM Annual Meeting
November 17, 2020 -- Prepayment of Sales Tax is Coming – Ask your Legislators to Make it Simple
November 6, 2020 -- Annual Meeting, Holiday Sales Prediction, PPP webinar
November 2, 2020 -- New COVID Advisory & Orders; RAM Annual Meeting Nov 19
October 27, 2020 -- Reminder for PFML Discussion Oct, 28 and PPP webinar November 10
October 22, 2020 -- Governor Announces Small Business Recovery Grants; Lower Sales, Higher Costs Endanger MA Main Streets
October 16, 2020 -- Gov. Baker Submits Revised FY21 State Budget Proposal, Continues Pursuit of Troubling Sales Tax Changes
October 6, 2020 -- Paid Family and Medical Leave: Two Online Opportunities to Prepare Your Business
September 29, 2020 -- Electricity Program Deadline, Changes in Reopening, Dressing Room & Food Court Restrictions Relaxed
September 24, 2020 -- RAM Electricity Programs, Retail & Restaurant Sector Guidance Updates, Boston Plastic Bag Ban, Survey Reminder
September 16, 2020 -- State Leaders Announce Further Extension of Administrative Tax Relief for Businesses
September 11, 2020 -- Updated order for outdoor dining, arcades
The Retail Review -- Summer 2020 edition
August 31, 2020 -- 2020 Sales Tax Holiday Impact Survey, My Local MA Campaign Launch
August 19, 2020 - Updated Guidance and Sales Tax Holiday Reminder
August 6, 2020 - COVID -19 July Survey on Sales and the Economy
July 31, 2020 -- MA Legislature Extends Formal Session, Updated Survey on Sales and the Economy
July 22, 2020 - State Authorizes Restaurant Sales of To-Go Cocktails, Gov. Baker Extends Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures
July 14, 2020 - Oppose Local & Regional Transportation Ballot Initiatives
July 11, 2020 -- RAM Commits to Addressing Systematic Racism and Discrimination, DPH to End Reusable Bag Ban, Allow Municipal Plastic Bag Bans to Resume Effect
July 5, 2020 - RAM's Multiple Employer 401k Plan allows you to keep your trusted financial advisor -- Learn how you can participate.
July 2, 2020 -- MA Enters Phase Three of Reopening Plan on Monday, July 6th
June 30, 2020 --Ask the Legislature to Honor their Commitment, Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Aug.29-30
June 19, 2020 -- Gov. Gives Green Light to Resume Indoor Dining on Monday & Allows Use of Fitting Rooms (by appointment), Extension of Sales & Meals Tax Relief
June 10, 2020 - New Member Survey, SBA Webinar, MassInc Survey
June 5, 2020 -- Gov. Baker Will Announce Phase 2 Reopen Date on Saturday, Joint RAM Pioneer Institute Survey, Congress Approves Changes to Paycheck Protection Program
June 1, 2002 -- Gov. Baker Issues New Executive Order in Advance of Phase 2, Releases Rules, Checklist & Guidance for Retail Reopening
May 29, 2020 -- Governor Talks Phase II of Re-opening, Releases Guidance for Restaurants & Lodging, Retail Guidance Expected Early Next Week
May 27, 2020 -- Phase One: Retail Curbside Pickup & Remote Fulfillment Rules...But what’s next?
May 22, 2020 -- RAM Members Eagerly Await Rare Weekend Changes to Essential Services FAQs: Curbside Pickup & Remote Fulfillment Rules Expected
May 21, 2020 -- All Essential Businesses are Required to Self-certify by May 25th to Remain Open, Paycheck Protection Program Relief
May 18, 2020 -- RAM Disappointed by Reopening Plan
May 15, 2020 -- Reopening Plan Due Monday / Q&A with RAM President / PPP, PFML and EBT Updates
May 8, 2020 --Please Participate In This Important RAM Survey On Reopening the Economy, COVID-19 Essential Services FAQs - Updated
May 4, 2020 -- Gov. Baker Updates “Essential Services” Guidance, Allow for Remote Fulfillment in Closed Stores and Warehouses
May 1, 2020 E-news -- RAM First to Appear before Gov. Baker’s Economic Reopening Advisory Board, Statewide Face Covering Order, NRF Guidance for Retailers
April 24, 2020 e-news
NRF Foundation Now Offering Free Online Skills Training During Health Crisis
Member Benefit Program Update
AG Healey Launches Resource Site for First Responders & Relief Programs Aimed at Small Business
RAM Facebook Page for MA Retail Relief
Essential vs. Non-essential Services
Federal Paid Sick Time & Leave Requirements
President's Letter -- April/May 2020
The Retail Review - March/ April 2020 edition
April 7 E-news -- Gov. Baker Issues New Grocery Store Customer Limits, Preempts Local Boards of Health; Updated Essential Services FAQs; Meals for Heros Restaurant List
April 3 E-news -- Governor Signs Law Allowing for Immediate Restaurant Beer/Wine Sales with Takeout Meals
April 1: E-News update on SBA's Paycheck Protection Program
March 31 E-news update -- Gov. Baker Extends Order Limiting Operations to COVID-19 Essential Services, Provides Updated Guidance and FAQs on What/Who is Essential
March 27 E-news update -- MA AG Issues Employee Rights and Employer Obligations, SBA Express Bridge Loan Program, CARES ACT Update
March 25 E-News: State Issues FAQs, Further Guidance on Defining Who/What is “Essential”
March 24 E-news: Updates, Emergency Orders and Guidance
March 23 - Non Essential Businesses to Cease in Person Operations
March 19 E-news -- Sales, Meals and Room Occupancy Tax Remittance Delay
March 18 E-news --COVID-19 Update
March 15 E-news -- An Important Message to RAM members, COVID-19 Survey and Resources
NRF/ Coronavirus Resources for Retailers
Massachusetts STEM Summit 2020
The RAM Health Insurance Cooperative is NOW thriving – and growing – in 2020!
Why sales tax revenues are soaring (CommonWealth Op -Ed, 1-22-2020)
DFML Small Employer Advisory Group
Hurst and Hudson Appointed By Governor Baker to Merged Market Advisory Council
The Retail Review -- January/ February 2020 Edition
Governor Baker Files $44.6B State Budget: Proposes "Real Time" Sales Tax Collections & Lottery Sales on Debit Cards
Legal Update: MA Adopts Distracted Driving Law
2020 MA Wage& Hour Posting from AG's office.
Paid Family and Medical Leave Contributions Due January 31, 2020
2019 RAMAE Winners
December is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month
The Retail Review -- November/ December 2019 edition
MassHires
Operation Able
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Rule
Attorney General Certifies 12 Initiative Petitions to Continue on Path to 2020 Ballot
President's Letter for September/ October
The Retail Review -- September/ October 2019 edition
Out-of-state Remote Sellers & Marketplaces Begin Collecting MA Sales Tax on October 1st
Gov. Baker Declares Public Health Emergency: Immediate Sales Ban On All Vaping Products & Devices
Media coverage of 2019 Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
Upcoming Events for Department of Family and Medical Leave
Ballot Questions Filed for Consideration in 2020, 2022
DTA Issues Reminder to Retailers on EBT Laws and Prohibitions
The Connected Payroll Model: Celebrating Small Businesses And Helping Them Thrive
Effort to Exclude “Meals” from Sales Tax Holiday Gains Support of Governor Baker
State Announces Emergency Loan Funds and Tax Filing Deadline Relief for Cape Cod Businesses Impacted by Recent Tornados
The Retail Review - July/ August 2019 edition
Sales Tax Holiday: August 17 & 18, 2019
A Letter from the President: Baker Administration Obtains Small Biz ACA Health Insurance Flexibility
Legislature Approves $43B budget, Includes RAM Supported “Marketplace” Sales Tax Provisions
LP 101: Shoplifting
Sign up to take advantage of the $5 billion class action settlement against Visa and Mastercard.
An Explanation of RAM's 401k Benefit
Business Community Opposes Reinstatement of Retail Premium Pay
MA Legislature Designates August 17th/18th as Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
Gov. Baker Signs Law Granting Three Month Delay of Paid Family & Medical Leave Program: Implementation Now Set to Start October 1, 2019
Legal Alert: SJC Decision Changes Overtime Requirements for 100% Commission Sales Employees
The Retail Review - May June 2019 Edition
Guest Article: Eversource launches Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Program
RAM Awards of Excellence: Make your nominations today!
Guest article: Supreme Confusion: Massachusetts High Court Outlaws 100% Commission Pay by Joshua D. Nadreau, Fisher Phillips
RAMHIC Expands BCBSMA Plan Offerings
MA FY20 State Budget: Marketplace Sales Tax., Preliminary Sales Tax Remittance Changes, EMAC
PFML: Contributions, Notifications and Exemptions - updated May 28, 2019
2019 Small Business Day on Beacon Hill
Paid Family and Medical Leave: Deadline Extensions and Public Hearings
COVE RISK SAFETY TRAINING ~ JUNE 11. SIGN UP NOW.
Economic Development Engagement Sessions Announced
ECONOMIC BLUEPRINT UPDATE DUE BY END OF 2019, SHN, May 13, 2019
NRF Advocacy Bootcamp - July 9-10 in Washington DC
Small Business Day on Beacon Hill -- May 9, 2019
The Retail Review -- March/ April 2019 Edition
2019 Health Insurance Premium Survey Results
Employer and Employee Toolkits available on Paid Family and Medical Leave
Grocery store compensation survey results.
Employer Shared Responsibility Notices Now Available Upon Request
Small Business Energy Exemption Deadline Approaching
2019 Food Show
Small businesses are taking the rap on health care costs, by Jon Hurst, Boston Globe, 2/26/2019
The Retail Review - January/ February 2019 edition
A letter from President Jon Hurst "Small Business Premiums: The Third Rail of MA Healthcare Policy"
ACTION ALERT: The Baker Administration Wants to Change the Sales & Meals Tax Remittance Process & Deadline. Contact your Legislators TODAY & Tell Them it’s a BAD IDEA!
Governor Baker Files FY20 Budget Proposal
Paid Family and Medical Leave Regulatory Listening Sessions Announced
The Retail Review - November/ December 2018 Edition
RAM Announces Holiday Sales Prediction for 2018
REMINDER: New HIRD Form Filing DUE by November 30, 2018
Changes to Massachusetts Wage and Hour Law Effective January 1, 2019
Grand Bargain Briefing Schedule
The Retail Review - September/ October 2018 Edition
MBTA Retail Space Opportunities Available.
Is Your Business Ready for Premium Pay Repeal?
Recap of the 12th Annual New England Loss Prevention Expo
Boston Plastic Bag Ban & Mandatory $0.05 Fee
RAM Board take position on 2018 Ballot Initiatives
Free Health Care Seminar -- November 2
EMAC Supplement Hardship Waiver
Safety Seminar for RAM members in Comp Group
Legislature Wraps Up Formal Sessions for 2017/2018
The Retail Review -- July/ August 2018
Sales Tax Holiday FAQ's
Concession Opportunities Coming Available within MBTA Transit System.
Comparison Charts: 2018 Proposed Ballot Initiatives versus Grand Bargain
RAM Board Member Running for State Senate
Senate Votes to Include 2018 Sales Tax Holiday in Economic Development Bill
RAM Applauds as MA House of Representatives Endorses 2018 Sales Tax Holiday
The Retail Review -May/June 2018 Issue
MMFC Sales Tax BHI Study Release. Click link to access BHI Sales Tax Study
The Retail Review -- March/ April 2018 Edition
Retailers don't want to be Baker's $1B "guinea pig," group says BBJ March 21, 2018
Attorney General Announces Guidance for Employers Regarding Equal Pay Law
2018 Marks 100 Years of Serving Retail Sector & Unmatched Level of Challenges For Our Members
New Employer Health Care Tax Now in Effect
Boston Bans Plastic Bags
Final Regulations & FAQ’s Released on New Employer Health Care Tax
The Retail Review -- January/ February 2018 Edition
Senate Task Force on the Future of Retail
Long Time Loss Prevention Board Chairman, Kevin Plante, Steps Down
Legislature Poised to Weaken Criminal Laws Used to Combat Retail Theft
Retailers Applaud MA DOR Finding that “Real Time” Sales Tax Collection Not a Cost Effective Solution
Draft Regulations & FAQ’s Released on New Employer Health Care Tax
Massachusetts Main Street Fairness Coalition Collects 95,123 Certified Signatures In Support of Sales Tax Reduction Ballot Initiative
EMAC Comments by Jon Hurst to Department of Unemployment Assistance
RAM Predicts 3.1% Increase in Holiday Sales
The Retail Review - September/October 2017 Edition
RAM member exclusive -- Electricity Offer
The Retail Review -- July/ August 2017 Edition
MA Adopts Legislation to Protect Pregnant Workers
MA DOR Resubmits Regulation to Require Online Sales Tax Collection
Legislation Coming in September - $15.00 Minimum Wage, Online Lottery & More
A Letter from RAM President Jon Hurst ~ Can't Wait for Beacon Hill Anymore
RAM Initiative Petition Release
Employer Health Care Tax, No Sales Tax Holiday
Memo from RAM on FY18 Budget Conference Items
Massachusetts Child Labor Law Reminder
MA Legislature Looks to Give Governor Options on State Budget Issues: Employer Health Care Tax, "Real Time" Sales Tax Remittance, Sales Tax Prepayment
A Letter from RAM President Jon Hurst -- May/June
Small Business Listening Session -- Boston, May 31, 2017
Boston Herald Editorial - 5/24/17 Oh, give 'em a break!
Bay State Forum with Barbara Anthony: What Should Massachusetts be Doing in Healthcare?
Globe Editorial -- April 22, 2017
The Retail Review -- March/April 2017 edition
National Retail Federation Federal Update
A Letter from RAM President Jon Hurst
A Dual Between Tax Plan, Boston Globe, 4/6/17
The Retail Review -- January/February 2017 edition
Q1 2017 Consumer Confidence
RAM President Jon Hurst Testified Before Congress on Association Health Plans
Member Alert: Gov. Baker Proposes New $300 Million Employer Health Care Tax
The Retail Review -- November/December 2016 edition
Retail Alert -- Holiday Schedules
Minimum Wage Increases Again January 1, 2017
Federal Overtime Regulations Put on Hold
2016 RAMAE Winners Announced
RAM Announces Holiday Sales Prediction
Retailers May Open Monday, December 26th
DOT Introduces New Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards
RETAIL CHALLENGED BY TECHNOLOGY AND AMAZON
Beacon Hill must help local retailers
Articles about DARKSTOREFRONTSMA.COM Campaign
1) Boston Magazine, September 28, 2016
2) Boston Herald, September 28, 2016
3) WGBH, October 13, 2016
Q4 2016 Consumer Confidence
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