SBA Economic Aid Act update
Paycheck Protection Program
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- New COVID Relief Program Report has been posted with top-line data as of 3/4/21.
Covering top-line data from PPP, Forgiveness, EIDL and the completed 2020 EIDL Advance
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- New “Get help with your PPP loan page” (Spanish version), including info about PPP webinar series
- Updated First Draw (SP), Second Draw (SP), and Lenders (Spanish version) pages to reflect new rules/docs below:
- New PPP IFR
- Revised First Draw and Second Draw forms (fillable versions coming tomorrow, translations after that).
- New First Draw and Second Draw forms for Schedule C filers (fillable versions coming tomorrow, translations after that).
- Revised PPP FAQs (translations coming).
- Revised PPP First and Second Draw lender form.
- Updated PPP loan-level data as of 3-3-21
Shuttered Venue Operator Grants
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- The FAQs are updated (asterisks denote new items)
- The SBA has made available a Preliminary Application Checklist for potential applicants.
- There’s also a chart of SVOG Eligibility Requirements that has been added to the page.
- Tweak to “earned revenue” for third priority group
- Webpage now has links added to video tutorials
Note: the SVOG application release date is still TBD and the Agency hopes to have some more finite details soon.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans
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Translations of COVID-19 EIDL FAQs are now posted in the language library. As a reminder, the English version at the top matches the translated versions below to help you find a specific document. We also have a document landing page for Spanish and the other 16 versions.
OIG/Scams & Fraud prevention
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Revised translations of the fraud/scams notice are in the language library as well
Women’s Business Forum The Impact, Influence and Leadership of Women on Corporate Boards
Women’s Business Forum
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As the business community begins to understand and embrace the growing value, impact and influence of women on corporate boards, learn how you can leverage your leadership skills and experience to achieve the status of board member. Our panel of women business leaders has a long history of serving on many corporate boards and will explain the steps taken to bring about their success and discuss how you can leverage yourself in securing an influential leadership role.
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DATE: Tuesday, March 30TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Other Upcoming Business Council Virtual Events
Labor/HR Webinar: Leave Management
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New York State/New York City paid sick leave, state and federal COVID leave programs, PFL/ADA/FMLA/Workers’ Compensation/NYS Short-term Disability – managing an employee’s leave status while out sick, injured or caring for a family member is a challenge for businesses of all sizes. This program will provide examples and guidance based questions received through The Business Council’s HR Hotline.
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DATE: Thursday, March 18TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Labor/HR Webinar: Legalized Cannabis
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Legalized recreational marijuana in New York State will have a significant impact on employers, their drug-free workplace policies and their drug testing practices. We will discuss best practices and strategies for complying with the law and ensuring a safe and productive workplace.
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DATE: Thursday, April 15TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
NYSEG Making Upgrades In Carmel To Improve Reliability
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New York State Electric & Gas announced a pair of projects – one on the north side of town along Horsepound Road and one in the southern part of Carmel, along Stebbings Road.
According to NYSEG, the projects – part of the company’s “Resiliency Program” – will upgrade approximately three miles of power lines and bring enhanced reliability to approximately 4,107 residential and business customers.
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Read the Full article HERE