{"id":78815,"date":"2020-05-01T18:00:40","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T22:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=78815"},"modified":"2020-12-07T19:14:14","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T00:14:14","slug":"state-readies-ppe-marketplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2020\/05\/01\/state-readies-ppe-marketplace\/","title":{"rendered":"State readies PPE Marketplace"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Indiana Economic Development Corporation news release:<\/p>\n

State Readies PPE Marketplace to Support Hoosier Small Businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n

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INDIANAPOLIS (May 1, 2020) \u2013 Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced a new marketplace for personal protective equipment (PPE) that will serve as an added resource for Indiana small businesses returning to work in the coming weeks. The Indiana Small Business PPE Marketplace, which is expected to launch next week, will ensure reliable access to PPE for small businesses and nonprofits lacking the resources needed to comply with safe workplace guidance during the reopening. <\/p>\n

\u201cAs we look toward a safe and responsible reopening across the state, we\u2019re working to remove barriers for entrepreneurs and small business owners that could limit or delay progress,\u201d Gov. Holcomb said. \u201cThe Indiana Small Business PPE Marketplace is another tool that will help support small businesses during this unprecedented time, ensuring they are able to continue operating while providing needed safety measures to protect workers and customers alike.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Marketplace, developed by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) in partnership with the Indiana Small Business Development Center and the Indiana Office of Technology, will leverage PPE that is being manufactured and sourced by Indiana businesses across the state to help support supplies. <\/p>\n

In order to be eligible to utilize the Marketplace, an organization must: <\/p>\n