| Governor Signs Executive Order Limiting In-Person Work Hours to 50 Percent |
| Governor Cuomo today has signed into law an executive order that requires all businesses and not-for-profit entities to reduce the in-person workforce at any work location by 75 percent no later than March 21 at 8 p.m. This follows an order yesterday that had required a 50 percent reduction. Exceptions to this rule remain the same. Exception are: • Essential health care operations including research and laboratory services • Essential infrastructure including utilities, telecommunication, airports and transportation infrastructure • Essential manufacturing, including food processing and pharmaceuticals • Essential retail including grocery stores and pharmacies • Essential services including trash collection, mail, and shipping services • News media • Banks and related financial institutions • Providers of basic necessities to economically disadvantaged populations • Construction • Vendors of essential services necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation and essential operations of residences or other essential businesses • Vendors that provide essential services or products, including logistics and technology support, child care and services needed to ensure the continuing operation of government agencies and provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the public Be Safe, Stay Well. Jennifer Maher Chairwoman Putnam County Business Council |
| For more information about the Coronavirus, please visit http://www.Coronavirus.gov. |
PCBC partner and premiere member Tompkins Mahopac Bank has implemented a temporary loan assistance program for existing commercial and consumer accounts to help stem their unexpected financial burdens associated with the coronavirus crisis.
Tompkins new Loan Assistance Program offers two-month loan payment deferment for various loan types, including consumer and commercial loans and mortgages.
“Our commitment to our customers and community continues to be the driving force for all we do,” said Gerald J. Klein, Jr., president and CEO. “As a community bank, it is our duty to assist our customers when facing unexpected hardship. We’re grateful to be able to support our customers in any way we can.”
Customers who would like to participate in the program will need to contact their banker via phone or email immediately, or reach out to Tompkins Customer Care Center at 1-866-462-2658 to review options that may be available to them. Please visit their website, www.mahopacbank.com, for more information.
What you need to know about the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
WEBINAR STARTS TODAY at 4:00 pm
Putnam businesses are facing unprecedented challenges as we work together to address the impacts of COVID-19 on all sectors of our economy. Hosted by PCBC Chairwoman Jennifer Maher and Man-Li Lin, economic development specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration, the live presentation will provide an introduction to the disaster loan program available to our local businesses who have been severely impacted.
Note: Space for the live webinar is limited, but the recording will be available to all registrants.
Please register below for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Webinar for Putnam County Small Businesses. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the webinar.
Be Safe, Stay Well.
Jennifer Maher
Chairwoman Putnam County Business Council
For more information about the Coronavirus, please visit – http://www.Coronavirus.gov