Did you miss today's webinar?
If you missed today's webinar, you can watch a recording of the webinar and access the PowerPoint slides at the link below.
Webinar: The New Relief Package, PPP Loans, and More!
Host: Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce 
Date: January 15, 2021, at 9 AM
Sponsor: RBT CPAs and KeyBank
View a recording of the webinar: HERE
Update for Friday, January 15, 2021
  • A "Return To Work Waiver" has been created for businesses to use for both employees who have tested positive, and those who have come into close contact with someone who has tested positive. It is encouraged that employers have employees who fall into either of these categories fill out this form prior to their return to work. The form can be found HERE.

  • A new Small Business Administration Procedural Notice has been released for all SBA employees or PPP lenders. This notice particularly deals with increasing first draw PPP loans after the enactment of the new economic aid bill. A copy of the notice can be found HERE.

  • The IRS and Treasury Department have issued guidance that allows "deductions for the payments of eligible expenses when such payments would result (or be expected to result) in the forgiveness of a loan (covered loan) under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)." A full copy of the guidance can be found HERE.
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If you have any questions regarding the information in this notification or any other business related concerns and suggestions, please email [email protected]. Please do NOT contact elected officials regarding information in this email as they are currently inundated with handling the government response to this crisis. This network was created to help coordinate responses and share the burden, and we ask that you please contact us with any questions or concerns so our elected officials can focus on their task at hand. Thank you for your continued support through this time.
Resources With Links
United States Small Business Administration
Federal Representatives
Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney: (845) 561-1259
Congressman Antonio Delgado: (845) 443-2930
Centers For Disease Control

Novel Coronavirus Hotline (24/7): 1-888-364-3065
New York State Government


NY Forward Reopening Information: https://forward.ny.gov/
State Representatives
Senator Pete Harckham: (914) 241-4600
Senator Sue Serino: (845) 229-0106
Assembly Member Didi Barrett: (845) 454-1703
Assembly Member Kevin Cahill: (845) 338-9610
Assembly Member Jonathan Jacobson: (845) 562-0888
Assembly Member Kieran Lalor: (845) 221-2202
New York State Department of Labor
Dutchess County Government


Dutchess County Mental Health Hotline (24/7): (877) 485-9700
Dutchess Tourism
For updates on major attractions, lodging, and restaurants (including a list of restaurants and farms open for takeout, curbside & delivery) click here, for important information and updates (including a resource guide for County tourism-related businesses) click here.
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Business News Portal: https://www.dcrcoc.org/news
Think Dutchess Alliance For Business
Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board
Dutchess Business Notification Network
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