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HYANNIS (CBS) – Business is back and strong for Alberto’s Ristorante in Hyannis. But owner Felis Barreiro worries he won’t have enough staff to meet the demand. He needs wait staff and line cooks, as many as 15 more employees or he may have to alter the menu and his hours. “We may have to figure out if we close for lunch or stay open,” Barreiro said. “If we don’t have enough staff I’ll probably have to alter the hours we’ll be open.” READ MORE: Couple Hit In Medford 3 Years Ago Reunited With Paramedic Who Helped Save Their Lives Next door at Mrs. Mitchell’s gift shop it’s all in the family. Owner Lynn Mitchell’s only employees right now are her children and they’re working double shifts. “I’m not sure why kids aren’t coming in to apply but we haven’t had one person,” said Mitchell. There’s plenty of stock to unpack at the store which opened one month early because so many visitors are returning to the Cape with pent up demand to get out and travel. READ MORE: 'It Should … [Read more...] about Cape Cod Businesses Struggling To Find Workers To Meet Surge In Demand

BOSTON (CBS) – All restrictions on Massachusetts businesses may be lifted sooner than originally planned, as long as vaccinations in the state stay at the current pace. “If people want to get more normal faster, go get vaccinated,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “That is the fastest way to get us from here to there.” The comments came at a news conference Thursday after New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his city will reopen 100% on July 1. “This is going to be an amazing summer,” said de Blasio. READ MORE: Couple Hit In Medford 3 Years Ago Reunited With Paramedic Who Helped Save Their Lives Boston’s Acting Mayor Kim Janey set her sights on a later date for reopening, August 22, three weeks behind the rest of Massachusetts. “August is a long way away. Every week is a long week,” says Jack Gurnon, who owns Charles Street Supply Company Hardware in Beacon Hill. He was surprised to hear New York City is reopening more than a month ahead of Boston. READ MORE: Zoom … [Read more...] about ‘It Should Be The Other Way Around’: Businesses Surprised NYC Reopening Month Before Boston

Business owners Wednesday joined Alfredo Ortiz, president and CEO of the Job Creators Network, and Steve Moore, co-founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, to talk about how President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office represents a “war on small business.” Nicole Wolter, president and CEO of HM Manufacturing Company, and John Motta, Chairman of the Coalition of Franchisee Associations and owner of Dunkin Donuts stores in New Hampshire and Virginia, spoke out about Biden’s record so far when it comes to helping small businesses, which are responsible for two-thirds of new job creation in the United States. Wolter praised the tax cuts put in place under President Donald Trump’s administration, which she said not only helped her company but the community where it is located. “I spent $750,000 worth of capital equipment investment, which was huge, that created jobs with all of that I was able to provide bonuses and raises incentive programs,” Wolter said. “So if your … [Read more...] about Stakeholders: Biden Declares War on Small Businesses in First 100 Days: Success Tax, Worker Shortage

SAN FERNANDO (CBSLA) — Gov. Gavin Newsom Thursday met with San Fernando business owners who have been hit hard through the COVID-19 pandemic before signing legislation that will provide $6.2 bill in tax cuts for small businesses over the next six years. Newsom visited multiple small businesses before ending up at a sushi restaurant in the city of San Fernando where he spoke about the tax relief plan. READ MORE: Shots Fired At Deputy On Patrol In Compton Under the legislation, AB 80, forgiven Paycheck Protection Program loans received by businesses from the federal government will not be considered taxable income. Businesses will also be able to deduct the expenses the loans were used for. “Help is on the way in the form of a $6.2 billion tax cut, which will provide support, not to large publicly traded companies, but to the mom-and-pop businesses — the beauty salons, restaurants and dental offices — which have been resilient during this difficult time,” Newsom said. “This … [Read more...] about Newsom Meets With San Fernando Small Business Owners, Signs $6.2B Tax Relief Measure

CAPE MAY, N.J. (CBS) – The countdown is on. Memorial Day weekend is now about a month away. After a brutal summer last year for businesses down the shore, many are now gearing up for the summer rush. This year, the shore crowds have arrived early. READ MORE: Philadelphia Eagles Pick Alabama Center Landon Dickerson, Louisiana Tech Defensive Tackle Milton Williams In NFL Draft Day 2 From the lively Washington Street Mall in Cape May to the busy boardwalk in Atlantic City, crowds of people are excited to get down to the Jersey Shore even before the summer. “I’m just glad to get out. Get out and do something instead of sitting at home,” Theresa Henry, who is visiting Atlantic City, said. Now with Memorial Day weekend so critical to business’ revenue, many are hustling hard to prepare — and are using lessons learned from the pandemic. That includes Peace Pie, an ice cream sandwich shop in Cape May. “It’s the best ice cream sandwich you’re ever gonna have,” Peace Pie owner … [Read more...] about Jersey Shore Businesses Using Lessons Learned During Pandemic As They Gear Up For Summer Rush