NEW Updates For Tuesday, April 27, 2021 |
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NEW: Assistance program to help small businesses in Dutchess County:
Title: Small Business Micro-Marketing Program Information Session
What: Dutchess County Government, Think Dutchess, Dutchess Tourism and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to launch a “Micro Marketing” COVID recovery program. This program will provide support for small, independent businesses in Dutchess County to learn marketing best practices and funding to promote their business on digital platforms to increase visibility and expand their customer base. The webinar will provide details about the program and explain how businesses can participate in it.
Eligibility: Businesses operating exclusively in Dutchess County with 20 or less employees affected by the pandemic — either forced closed or with limited operations based on state Covid restrictions.
When: May 4, 2021, at 8 A.M. ET
For Additional Information: For the full press release click HERE.
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NEW Business Updates:
Please see today’s announcement below this email about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
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SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT and open applications on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon EDT for the $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
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The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted. To apply, click HERE.
Key Updates from NYS
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Low-Risk Indoor & Outdoor Guidance effective Monday, April 26, 2021: Responsible Parties must ensure that the workforce and patron/visitor presence is limited to no more than 50% of the maximum occupancy for a particular area as set by the certificate of occupancy at any given time, inclusive of patrons/visitors, who must only be permitted entry into the institution if they wear an acceptable face covering, provided that the patron/visitor is over the age of two and able to medically tolerate such covering. Click here for Low-Risk Indoor & Outdoor Entertainment Master Guidance.
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Large-Scale Outdoor Event Venues can increase spectator capacity from 20% to 33% beginning May 19. These venues include professional and collegiate sports and live performing arts and entertainment.
- Offices can increase capacity from 50% to 75% beginning May 15.
- Social distancing, masks, health screenings and all other state health/safety protocols remain in effect.
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Statewide positivity rate is 2.39%; 7-day average positivity is 2.13%, lowest since November 8. Numbers is Dutchess also continue to decrease with 665 active cases in Dutchess and 44 hospitalizations on 4/25 according to the Dutchess County COVID-19 Dashboard.
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COVID resources for your organization |
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Business Resources:
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NYS Small Business Development Center has published a list of micro-grant and micro-loan programs for pandemic relief. View it HERE.
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The U.S. Small Business Association has created a streamlined webpage of federal resources which you can find HERE. It includes:
- Funding options
- Tax credits and tax filing help
- Contracting assistance
- And more!
- 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
- NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2020 NYS Community Development Block Grant Program competitive application for Public Infrastructure, Public Facility and Community Planning projects and open round application for Economic Development and Microenterprise activities.
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CDBG Economic Development, Small Business & Microenterprise Application materials are available now. Applications for Open Round Economic Development and Microenterprise applications will be accepted throughout 2021 with rolling awards.
- $17 Million in Funding Available for New York Communities' Climate Goals
- NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Communities Program Can Help You Reach Your Community’s Climate Goals
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Learn more about how the program works or connect with your Clean Energy Community Coordinator to get started
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Find a Coordinator here
Funding Assistance:
Technical Assistance for Businesses:
Resources for Employers/Employees:
Resources for Individuals:
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New Tool to Help New Yorkers Access Critical Social Service Benefits Here
- For Job Seekers:
- NYS Department of Labor’s Jobs Express website
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SUNY Online Training Center – Free skill-building, college prep, and employment certification programs with one-on-one career coaching
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Free Online Platform for New Yorkers to Learn New Job Skills, Earn Certificates & Advance Their Careers: Create a free account with Coursera HERE
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Dutchess One Stop Career Center - Free employment-related services for employers and job seekers including job postings, job fairs, resume help, interview skills, and online trainings with Coursera. For individuals that meet the eligibility requirements, funding assistance for training and on-the-job training opportunities are also available. Transportation assistance (defensive driving courses, DMV registration, auto insurance assistance and more) is offered for qualified individuals
Hudson Valley list of local PPE suppliers: CLICK HERE
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County Representatives:
Fax: 486-2021
Carolyn Morris, Clerk
Fax: 486-2113
Fax: 486-2138
Fax: 486-2055
State Representatives:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (D)
State Capitol
Albany, NY 12224
518-474-8390
State Senators:
Pete Harckham (D, WF) - 40th District
Albany Office
188 State Street, Legislative Office Bldg
Albany, NY 12247
518-455-2340
Susan Serino (R) - 41st District
Albany Office
617 Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12247
518-455-2945
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State Assembly Assemblymembers:
Kevin A. Cahill (D) - District 103
716 Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4436
District Office:
1 Albany Ave., Governor Clinton Bldg., Suite G-4,
Kingston, NY 12401
845-338-9610
Jonathan G. Jacobson (D) - District 104
435 Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5762
District Office:
154 North Plank Road, Suite 2
Newburgh, NY 12550
845-562-0888
Kieran Michael Lalor (R) - District 105
531 Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5725
District Office:
1075 Rt. 82, North Hopewell Plaza, Suite #1
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
845-221-2202
Didi Barrett (D) - District 106
553 Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5177
District Office:
12 Raymond Avenue, Suite 105
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
845-454-1703
Federal Representatives:
President Joseph Biden (D)
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
Federal Senate Representatives:
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D)
478 Russell
Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: 202-224-4451
Fax: 202-228-0282
Charles E. Schumer (D)
322 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: 202-224-6542
Fax: 202-228-3027
Federal Congressional Representatives:
Sean Patrick Maloney (D) - 18th District
2331 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-225-5441
Fax: 202-225-3289
District Office
123 Grand Street, 2nd Floor
Newburgh, NY 12550
Phone: 845-561-1259
Fax: 845-561-2890
Antonio Delgado (D) - 19th District
1007 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
202-225-5614
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