Reopening Putnam Safely

zoom webinars with pWATCH Replay: “Business Talkback” — Reopening Putnam Safely with County Executive Odell, Senator Serino & Assemblyman Byrne

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Governor Andrew Cuomo held his daily New York coronavirus press conference on April 26. Gov. Cuomo outlined “Phase 1” of reopening New York, and plans to start with upstate New York. Read the Full transcript here.

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Click Below to see the Briefing.
Update from the Small Business Administration
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The Small Business Administration will resume accepting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications on Monday, April 27 at 10:30AM EDT from approved lenders on behalf of any eligible borrower. This will ensure that SBA has properly coded the system to account for changes made by the legislation.
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“We encourage all approved lenders to process loan applications previously submitted by eligible borrowers and disburse funds expeditiously. All eligible borrowers who need these funds should work with an approved lender to apply. Borrowers should carefully review PPP regulations and guidance and the certifications required to obtain a loan.”
For more information on the Paycheck Protection Program, visit
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IF YOU NEED HELP completing your SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan and/or Paycheck Protection Program applications, go to http://volunteernewyork.org/vvc
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A Guide to COVID-19 Disaster Funding – How to Navigate the Funding Process

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CLICK HERE to see the latest Guidebook from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

EIDL/EIDL-A Status

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) & Advances: The SBA is unable to accept new applications at this time for the EIDL -COVID-19 related assistance program, including EIDL Advances, based on available appropriations funding. Applicants who have already submitted their applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Previous EIDL & Advances Status: If you submitted an application, received correspondence from SBA, and have a loan number that begins with a “3”, you are in the queue and your patience is appreciated.  If you would like to further inquire about the process and understand what to expect next you should contact the Office of Disaster Assistance 24/7 Customer Service line at 800-659-2955.

PPP Lending Operations Update – Sunday, April 26, 2020

Due to the unprecedented demand for Paycheck Protection Program loans by the nation’s small businesses and to ensure equitable access and system integrity, SBA and Treasury are taking prudent and reasonable steps to protect SBA’s loan systems for the next phase of PPP loan processing.

SBA and Treasury are implementing the following measures:

  • Pacing the number of loans processed in the E-Tran system for participating lenders when processing resumes on Monday, April 27, 2020 at 10:30 am EDT;
  • Instituting a maximum dollar amount at 10% of PPP funding authority that any lending institution will be able to originate, exclusive of the additional $60 billion preserved for lenders with assets under $50 billion (i.e. $60 billion cap);
  • Implementing operational standards to ensure that lenders access PPP funds based on their asset size;
  • Ensuring the Paycheck Protection Program continues to operate on a first-come, first-serve basis so that every small business has access to PPP loans to sustain their business and retain their employees; and
  • Issuing the following Guidance for lenders who have received a significant amount of loan applications.
  • SBA and Treasury value all lenders and their small business customers and will continue to provide updates to the PPP lending community as loan processing resumes this week.

New! Facebook Grant Program
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Through the Boost with Facebook Program, Facebook is offering $100 million in cash grants and advertising credits to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. To be eligible, for-profit small businesses must have between 2-50 employees and been in business for over a year, with eligible expenses including payment for employees, rent costs and other operating costs. The deadline is May 5th, 2020.
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Upcoming Virtual Events

Paycheck Protection Program and SBA’s Covid-19 relief efforts for small business

The SBA Upstate NY District Office has scheduled a webinar for 1 pm on Tuesday, 4/28 to cover updates to the Paycheck Protection Program and SBA’s Covid-19 relief efforts for small businesses.

DATE:  April 28th

TIME: 1PM

TOPIC: Paycheck Protection Program and SBA’s Covid-19 relief efforts for small businesses.

Please note, this event can only be viewed online via the link below, and voice questions will not be available. Please submit questions in advance to Syracuse.DistrictOffice@sba.gov. Live questions via the event chat will also be available.

JOIN MEETING HERE

Join The Business Council of Westchester and New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul

The Business Council of Westchester’s Political Leadership Series is proud to present Conversation with New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul as she discusses the work she and Governor Cuomo have been and will continue to do to help New York State navigate through the Coronavirus crisis.

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Date: Wednesday, April 29
Time: 2:00pm
Apply for PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
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The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) has launched a new way to apply for traditional Unemployment Insurance or the new COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. New Yorkers seeking to file an unemployment insurance claim should visit labor.ny.gov or call the Telephone Claim Center at (888) 209-8124.
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Please see this Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Fact Sheet for more information.
Small Business Help with eCommerce
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Here is a link to a recording of the recent WEDC eCommerce webinar which covered how to add gift cards/gift certificates to your existing website, and other eCommerce functions.
The Office of Economic Development has hired an eCommerce expert to provide guidance to small businesses in Westchester County who need help with this. Contact us here and put eCommerce in the subject line if you are interested in a free consultation.