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SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance
NEWS RELEASE PRESS OFFICE Release Date: January 8, 2021 Contact: press_office@sba.gov; 202-270-3876Release Number: 21-02 Follow us on: Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11
CARES Act Updates from Tom Reed's Office
Below is a summary from Tom Reed's Office on the updates regarding the CARES Act:Payroll Protection ProgramProgram extended through March 31.Clarifies that businesses expenses paid for with forgiven PPP funds remain deductible.Loan forgiveness process is simplified for borrowers with PPP loans of $150,000 or less. Forgivable expenses are expanded to include supplier costs and investments in facility modifications and personal protective equipment to operate safely.Enhances borrower flexibility by allowing
''Raise the Bar'' Recovery Funds for Eligible NYS Restaurants
For Immediate Release: January 5, 2021 Contact: Kristin Devoe | Kristin.devoe@esd.ny.gov | (518) 414-1087ESD Press Office | pressoffice@esd.ny.gov | (800) 260-7313 EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES “RAISING THE BAR” RESTAURANT RECOVERY FUND More Than $3 Million in Grant Funding Available through Financial Support Led by Diageo North America and Supported by Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits, and implemented by the National Development CouncilEligible Restaurants Can Receive up to $5,000 to
Covid Relief Deal for Upstate New York
SCHUMER DETAILS IMPACT OF JUST-PASSED COVID RELIEF DEAL TO UPSTATE NEW YORK; BIPARTISAN SPENDING PACKAGE DELIVERS MORE THAN $54+ BILLION TO NY WORKERS, FAMILIES, RENTERS & SMALL BUSINESSES; INCLUDES DIRECT FUNDING TO STATE GOVERNMENT & NY VACCINE FUNDS Comprehensive Deal Includes $13+ Billion Flowing DIRECTLY To New York State Governments, Including $5B For Education, $1.6B For COVID Fight & Vax Effort, & $1.3B For Historic Rent Relief $20B For Small Biz PPP Assistance, Including New Expanded Forgivable
Annual Business Meeting Presentation
Traditionally we would hold our Annual Business Meeting where we present our year in review and vote in next year's Board of Directors while we enjoy good food, drink and company. Unfortunately we were unable to do gather with all our members for this event, so we held a zoom session on Tuesday, November 24th.We encourage our members and potential members to view Chamber President, Jessica Bacher's, presentation on all the great things we accomplished in 2020, even though our business community was up
Be Local, Buy Local Gift Certificate Graphics for Members
Thank you for participating in our Gift Certificate Program. We are happy to share with you graphics to use on Social Media for your convenience. Click on the below options to download the graphics. Option 1 FacebookOption 2 Instagram FeedOption 3 Instagram story Option 4 Instagram storyOption 5 Instagram story
Covid-19 Resources for Your Business
Covid-19 Resources for Your Business Reopening Plans, Information & Testing SitesYates County and Local Resources:Finger Lakes Economic Development Center of Yates County COVID-19 Disaster ReliefYates County Public HealthOfficial Yates County Government Covid-19 UpdatesYates County Chamber of Commerce Be Local, Buy Local Gift Certificate and Bonus Bucks Program (contact us to list your business)New York State (NY Forward) Reopening Guidance & Tools:Phased Reopening GuidelinesCheck Any Updates on NYS or