REPLAY: Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Overview With Thomas J. Morley, Small Business Development Center

PCBC leadership seriesWATCH the replay of our special webinar on the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
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Guest Speaker: Thomas J. Morley, Director Rockland Regional Center of the New York State Small Business Development Center
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Topics covered
  • Review of Expenses Eligible/Not Eligible for Forgiveness
  • Loan Forgiveness
  • Requesting Loan Forgiveness
  • Loan Conversion
  • Helpful Tips
  • Audits
  • Interim Final Rules
  • Resources
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New York Forward Business Reopening Lookup Tool

Access the New York Forward Business Reopening Lookup Tool to determine whether or not your business is eligible to reopen, and the public health and safety standards with which your business must comply.
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Phase I businesses, please access the New York Forward Industries Reopening by Phase page and do the following:
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  1. VIEW Summary Guidelines for your Industry (Construction, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, Retail [Limited to curbside or in-store pickup or drop off], Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade)
  2. READ, Affirm Detailed Guidelines, and Submit Online
  3. PRINT Business Safety Plan Template
Access the Lookup Tool Here

IMPORTANT UPDATES

Gov. Cuomo says businesses will be allowed to deny entry to people not wearing a face covering
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Governor Cuomo announced an executive order Thursday to authorize businesses to deny entry to people who are not wearing masks or face coverings.
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Key Points
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  • “That store owner has a right to protect themselves. That store owner has a right to protect the other patrons in that store,”
  • The governor first ordered New York residents to wear face coverings while in public on April 15 during the height of the epidemic.
  • The original announcement did not clearly state whether private businesses are allowed to deny entry based on face coverings. A spokesperson for the governor wasn’t available for immediate comment on this clarification.
Read the full article HERE
During the Wednesday, March 27 press conference Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke to reporters about his meeting with President Trump earlier today. Governor Cuomo emphasized that he discussed the need for additional funding for states to ensure there are not cuts to state funding for essential workers.
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The governor also reiterated the need for SALT deductions to be brought back to lessen the tax liability of New Yorkers, and his call for a major infrastructure program.
Other News
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Empires State Development has released an updated Essential Business Guidance. It can be found HERE.
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Campgrounds and RV parks are now allowed to reopen statewide.
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Guidance has been posted by the state regarding religious and funeral services and can be found HERE.
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New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF)
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See below for details about applying for the New York Forward Loan Fund, targeted toward small businesses, nonprofits and small landlords,
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Click HERE to see more information and how to apply for:
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New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF). The New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF) is a NEW economic recovery loan program aimed at supporting New York State small businesses, nonprofits and small landlords as they reopen after the COVID-19 outbreak and NYS on PAUSE.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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OSHA has released guidance on how construction workers can remain safe as the construction industry begins to reopen. This guidance can be used by both construction workers and the administrative staff of the company. It can be found HERE.
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OSHA has also announced they will be providing training grants for safety and health training. The press release can be found HERE.