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June 3, 2020

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Upcoming Webinars through the North Country Chamber of Commerce

1. Thursday, June 4th at 10:00am VIDEO-TOWN HALL with Deputy Consul General, Khawar Nasim To register, Click Here  2. Friday, June 5th at 11:00am The North Country Chamber of Commerce and SCORE will be hosting a call: Question and Answer Session with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Representatives To register, Click Here 3. Tuesday, June 9th at 12:00pm PHASE II: Legal Updates For Your Reopened Business The North Country Chamber of Commerce and presenter, Jaci Kelleher, Esq. of Stafford Owens Law Firm To register, Click Here

How to File for Unemployment Benefits New York State Department of Labor (DOL) created a step by step video for filing out an application for unemployment and pandemic benefits. To watch the video, click the button below.

NYSDOL YouTube Video

Health & Safety Practices at Mold-Rite Plastics   The North Country Chamber of Commerce was joined by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik in a visit to Mold-Rite Plastics in Plattsburgh on Monday.   According to the North Country Chamber of Commerce, MRP has remained operating throughout the pandemic as an Essential Manufacturer, due to produce 4.5 billion caps this year for plastic containers for medicine and health related products, among others.   They reviewed their successful safety measures which were highlighted during a tour.

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Required Business Safety Plan Template from NYS Each business or entity, including those that have been designated as essential under Empire State Development's Essential Business Guidance, must develop a written Safety Plan outlining how its workplace will prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Safety Plan Templates

Governor Cuomo issues a daily update on COVID-19 , including policy updates, resources, and ways you can help. Sign up here for the latest COVID-19 updates from New York State.