VOICE Your Business Needs! REGISTER for the Reopening Putnam Phase 3 TOWN HALL on Monday, June 22 at 2:00 PM

The Putnam County Business Council Reopen Putnam County Safely Task Force was appointed to assist in the development of evolving NYS COVID-19 reemergence plans, including specific recovery measures and recommendations keyed to assisting Putnam’s diverse business and not-for-profit sectors.
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As we continue to engage with the business community and communicate its needs to the State and County prior to Phase 3 and 4. We encourage businesses who wish to be heard regarding reopening issues, challenges, and needs to attend the PCBC Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, June 22nd at 2pm. 
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You will be joined by members of the PCBC Reopen Putnam County Safely Task Force, made up of leaders from key economic sectors, including Real Estate, Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Arts & Entertainment, Professional Services, Recreation, Gyms, Not-for-Profit, and Government.
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Town Hall attendees representing the Putnam County Business Community will be offered a 90-second time slot to communicate their industry-specific priorities’ wish list. Please indicate YES or NO when registering if you would like to offer a statement. Your name will be called to speak in a specific order at the Town Hall. Registration is required for this virtual event. Those who register and check yes will go first. If we have time, we will get to those who did not register.
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We look forward to hearing from you and sharing our ideas as we continue on this important task.
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DATE: Monday, June 22nd
TIME: 2PM
We encourage businesses who wish to be heard regarding reopening issues, challenges, and needs to attend the PCBC Town Hall
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Please click below to register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the virtual event.
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You may also connect with the Business Council via email, info@putnamcountybusinesscouncil.com, and by participating in other virtual events, which are posted to our website, as well as emailed to subscribers.

SPOTLIGHT: Freight House Cafe – Phase 3 Readiness

Phase 3 Readiness — This is How You Do It!
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Donna Massaro, owner of The Freight House Café (pictured right) tells the PCBC how they’ve been prepping for Phase 3 next week.
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“We are taking all precautions needed to ensure the health and safety of patrons,” says the Mahopac native. “To be very honest, it’s not that much different than what we’ve been doing over the past 10 years. Every table and everything on it is completely sanitized after each customer leaves. The bathroom door knobs, light switches, soap dispensers, sink handles, toilet bowl flusher and everything in between is sanitized all day long”.
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My mom set up a beautiful outdoor dining area with tables at least 10 feet apart and inside we’ve removed half of our seating to ensure social distancing. All of us are wearing masks while we prep and execute customers’ food and drinks.”
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“You can trust that each one of us has your best interests at heart. We love this county. We love you, appreciate you, and respect your health.”

SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 today.
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SBA’s EIDL program offers long-term, low interest assistance for a small business or non-profit. These loans can provide vital economic support to help alleviate temporary loss of revenue. EIDL assistance can be used to cover payroll and inventory, pay debt or fund other expenses. Additionally, the EIDL Advance will provide up to $10,000 ($1,000 per employee) of emergency economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties, and these emergency grants do not have to be repaid.
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For additional information, please visit the SBA disaster assistance website at SBA.gov/Disaster.

RACIAL DIVERSITY & EQUALITY IN BUSINESS (Webinar)

zoom webinars with pAn Open Conversation: Racial Inclusion, Diversity and Equality in Business.
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We invite you to join us for a webinar to discuss and address equality issues in the business world.
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“An Open Conversation: Racial Inclusion, Diversity and Equality in Business” is an important and necessary forum on racial equality within business. A panel with diverse experiences and viewpoints will lend expert analysis and advice on the struggles of black business owners as well as examine how all business leaders can diversify their workplace at all levels, and ensure that employees maintain an inclusive business environment that respects all employees, customers and clients”.
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DATE: Thursday, June 25
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
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It is FREE and open to all businesses.
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Panelists include:
  • Dr. Hazel Dukes | President, NAACP New York State Conference
  • Garry Johnson | Economic Development Chair, NAACP New York State Conference
  • Helen Brooks | Senior State and Local Government Affairs Representative, FedEx Corporation
  • Michael J. Garner | President, One Hundred Black Men of New York
  • Michelle McCleary | Immediate Past President, National Black MBA Association – New York Chapter
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COVID News & Updates

Bars, businesses that violate reopening rules face immediate shutdowns
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Businesses who don’t observe the state’s reopening guidelines will face stiffer penalties, including immediate shutdowns, after Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo issued executive orders Thursday.
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Governor Cuomo issued an Executive Order strengthening state enforcement during phased reopening and ensuring business compliance. Violations of reopening rules and guidelines could result in immediate loss of liquor license and shut down order for businesses.
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Cuomo also said that Thursday’s executive orders will mean that other businesses that are not complying with reopening rules could face immediate shutdowns.
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Read the full article HERE
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Governor Cuomo signed legislation prohibiting health care employers from penalizing employees for making complaints of employer violations,