As we continue to experience the global impact of COVID-19, the health and safety of our employees, their families and our clients are our highest priority. We hope that you, your loved ones and colleagues are remaining healthy and safe during this difficult time.

Like all businesses, the team at Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co. continues to actively monitor developments, and we are implementing best practices to mitigate impacts by working from home, while maintaining continuous operations in support of our clients. We continue to analyze and address the ways the Coronavirus pandemic is disrupting the activities of our client companies and their employees, as well as their customers, and their ability to make plans in the midst of uncertainty. We also are consulting with Economic Development Organizations across the nation on ways to ameliorate the virus-related business disruptions.

Specifically, we are working with relevant state and local economic development agencies on multiple fronts. Most immediately, we are pursuing contractual relief from obligations under incentives agreements impacted by this situation. We also are closely monitoring emerging national and state stimulus packages, and contributing our expertise to program development. We will continue to focus on new and revised incentive legislation, and adapted compliance regulations that affect companies across a range of industries.

We will remain in close touch with our clients and allies and continue, as always, to work diligently to advance and protect our clients’ interests. While we will follow up as developments warrant, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at jbiggins@blsstrategies.com or 609-924-9775 with questions as they arise. With virtual offices across the U.S., BLS is well-equipped with technology, experience and networks of relationships to conduct business efficiently while working remotely. We are also prepared to adapt as the COVID-19 situation evolves, and we will be ready to navigate whatever project challenges may arise.