Workforce Development & COVID-19 – Today’s Update

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April 20, 2020

US Chamber Offers $5,000 Small Business Grant The US Chamber of Commerce 'Save Small Business Fund' is a grant making initiative offering short-term relief for small employers in the United States and its territories.    Apply HERE

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) NYS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR LAUNCHES NEW STREAMLINED APPLICATION FOR NEW YORKERS TO APPLY FOR PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE WITHOUT HAVING TO FIRST APPLY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

Read the fact sheet here

Tele-Town Hall: HON. KATHY HOCHUL LT. GOVERNOR, STATE OF NEW YORK The  North Country Chamber of Commerce  is hosting a conversation with Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul on April 22nd at 2:00pm. Hear an update and answers to questions regarding the state's response to COVID-19 and plans for economic recovery.   DATE: Wednesday, April 22 TIME: 2:00pm   Register and ask your questions today REGISTER HERE

Week of Caring Starting Monday, April 20 to Saturday, April 25, 2020 Click here  to see the flyer

**Unemployment Insurance**

Filing for Unemployment Insurance Extended telephone filing hours as follows: Monday through Thursday, 8am to 7:30pm. Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. Saturday, 7:30am to 8:00pm. Click HERE for the link to our website Click on Covid-19 Workforce Resources Unemployment Insurance Information

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.