CEO Letter to the Community: Coronavirus Impacts to Peerspace Operations

Hi Eric, I know many hosts, like myself depend on our venues, studios and locations for a significant portion of our incomes. The Coronavirus has forced I suspect the majority to close indefinitely and I’m worried the new stimulus package won’t include us. Let’s get a dialogue going about steps we can take to ensure that we’re not left behind when the relief money gets sent out. As I understand it, small businesses and sole proprietors will only be receiving offers of low interest rate loans. I don’t think the expanded unemployment insurance part of the package will apply to us, but I’m not sure. I think it’s important that we advocate for ourselves and your leadership in that effort would serve us both, because otherwise many of us simply won’t be able to re-open when the ban is lifted. Please let me know your thoughts and thank for you all you’ve done so far. Let’s be proactive, Peerspace community so we can save our investments and livelihoods. Stay safe and thanks! -Peter Michelena, Melrose Lightspace

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