Important Information For Businesses Being Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
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INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR RESTAURANTS TO SELL GROCERY ITEMS
NYS Department of Ag & Markets has released interim guidance for restaurants and other food service operations allowing them, for a two-week period beginning March 20, 2020, to sell foods considered to be grocery items while the COVID19 restrictions are in place.
The guidance requirements for selling packaged food items such as raw pasta, flour or sugar, refrigerated (heat and eat) meals, and ready-to-eat items intended for off-site use or consumption can be found HERE.
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DETAILS FOR DETERMINING "ESSENTIAL" WORKFORCES
Under Executive Order 202.6 issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo, effective 8PM Sunday New York State has ordered 100 percent of non-essential workers to stay home, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Details regarding which businesses have been deemed "essential" and how the Order impacts employers of all types and sizes can be found HERE.
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COMMUNITY SURVEY
To help the Business Development Center and our local, state and federal officials continue to understand the magnitude of the impact of Coronavirus on our local business community, we've launched a COVID-19 Business Impact Survey. If you are a business being impacted by COVID-19, please fill out this simple five question survey.
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NYS ESD Information Portal
As New York State monitors and responds to developments related to COVID-19, Empire State Development is providing up-to-date guidance for businesses impacted by the virus.
COVID-19 has created a rapidly changing environment for businesses in our community. News about assistance programs and other relief efforts continues to come in quickly. Check back regularly for more updates.
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ACCESSING U.S. SBA ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS
New York State businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) now may be eligible to receive targeted, low-interest loans through the U.S. SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program.
The program provides small businesses and targeted non-profits with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue many businesses are currently experiencing.
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