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Office of Economic Development

COVID-19 Support Tool

Federal Resources for Small Businesses
 
You can get one-click access to federal resources for small businesses by visiting covid-sb.org; created by America's SBDC and the Association of Women's Business Centers, and funded by the CARES Act and the Small Business Administration this is an easy-to-navigate site for small businesses to access an array of vital resources.
Visit covid-sb.org

Lease Assistance Partnership

Governor Cuomo Announces NY Forward Small Business Lease Assistance Partnership
 
On December 10, Governor Cuomo announced the launch of the NY Forward Small Business Lease Assistance Partnership. This program will provide small businesses and their landlords with informational resources and pro bono assistance to help both parties reach mutually-beneficial lease workout agreements. For more information, click below!
Small Business Lease Assistance Partnership

SBDC's Top 10

The Top 10 Things You Can Do For Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic
 

More Information

Upcoming Training & Webinars

QuickBooks Desktop Training

 
The Mohawk Valley SBDC has partnered with StreamSkill.com (part of the Simon Sez IT family) to provide QuickBooks Desktop training. This hybrid program includes training videos from StreamSkill.com along with three virtual classroom sessions with QuickBooks experts from the Mohawk Valley SBDC.

This 3-part course will be offered Jan 19, Jan 26, and Feb 2 from 10-11am.
Details/Register

Small Farm Courses

 
Cornell Small Farms Program will be presenting courses in the new year for small farms, including woodland mushroom cultivation, introduction to beekeeping, writing a business plan, and holistic financial planning for farmers.
Learn More & Register

Introduction to Bookkeeping

 
TOMORROW (1/12/21 @ 10am)
Justin Miller of Universal Bookkeeper will present this free webinar to help you learn why bookkeeping for your small business is critical. 
Details / Register

Restaurant Survival Strategies

 
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 @ 9am
The SUNY Canton SBDC, the North Country Chamber of Commerce, and the Hoffman Eells Group CPAs are teaming up to help restauranteurs and foodservice providers.

The virtual event will take an in-depth look at how to run a successful restaurant during the pandemic. Click below for more information and to register.
Details / Register

Coronavirus Relief Guide

Omnibus Appropriations and Coronavirus Relief Package Signed Into Law

 
This new package includes several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and creates a "Second Draw" PPP for some small businesses who have exhausted their initial loan. Other changes impact eligibility for the PPP, the loan forgiveness process, and tax treatments.

The US Chamber of Commerce has published a guide to the legislation, which explains what is known about how the law will affect small businesses.
US Chamber Guide

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Package

A Summary of Important Information

 
Click below for a summary of the small business information regarding Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues.
Summary Sheet

Restaurant Recovery Fund Information

"Raising the Bar"

 
Click below for information about a grant opportunity targeted just to restaurants.
Raising the Bar

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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