The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on Friday, March 27, 2020, and allocates $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn.  More information is available in the online Guide located via the  CT Business Resource Center .  This document also includes Q&A Guides for initiatives such as the Small Business Debt Relief program; the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP); and Counseling and Training by resource partners.