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Office of Economic Development

NY Forward!

Phase 3 Continues...
 
As you are likely aware, Phase 3 of the NY Forward plan began in the North Country on June 12, 2020. What does this mean for you?

New Loan Opportunity

Town of Canton COVID-19 Recovery Loan Program
 
The Town of Canton has announced the launch of its COVID-19 Recovery Loan Program. The Program was designed to provide businesses located in the Town of Canton with short-term relief and access to working capital in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This program will utilize USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant funds, and will remain available at the discretion of the Town.

Eligibility:
Small businesses and non-profits with twenty-five or fewer full-time equivalent employees (FTE) that have been in business for at least six months are eligible to apply.

Details:
The Program may provide loans for the greater of $10,000, or $1,000 per FTE with a maximum of $25,000, and can finance working capital, and expenses (supplies, equipment, etc.) related to adherence to precautionary guidelines to protect against the spread of COVID-19.

Terms:
Loans are for a term of five years at an interest rate of zero percent (0.0%) with no payments for the first six months.

For more information or to obtain an application, contact Leigh Rodriguez, Director of Economic Development, at lrodriguez@cantonny.gov.

More Funding Resources

  • PPP - the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act was signed into Law on June 5, 2020. Click here for information on what this does for borrowers.
  • EIDL - the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is accepting another round of applications. You can click here to get more information and complete the application.

More Information

Upcoming Webinars

Census Reminder

Other Resources

Small Business Advising


Contact the SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for an appointment - 315.386.7312 or online here.
 

COVID-19 Online Resources


Canton Business Owners

We want to hear from you!
 
Email Jeni Reed, Economic Development Assistant, to share your thoughts, concerns, and stories.  We will respond with content and information that is tailored to your interests and needs for this time of uncertainty. 
 
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