The Mohawk Valley SBDC is ready to assist your small business during this challenging time. Schedule an appointment with one of our business advisors or call us at (315) 731-5887.
COVID ASSISTANCE
Closure Of Restaurant Revitalization Fund (New)
July 14

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is announcing the closure of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

Due to overwhelming demand, the SBA was unable to fund all qualified applications with the original appropriation provided in the American Rescue Plan Act. 

Applicants who have not received funding will have their applications held within the application platform to allow for processing in the order received if additional funds are provided by Congress.

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund application platform will remain open until July 14, 2021 to allow applicants to check their status, address payment corrections, or ask questions.
Small Business Administration and Public Private Strategies Institute Webinar
July 22; 2:00 PM (New)

The U.S. Small Business Administration and Public Private Strategies Institute will host a webinar to help you get your business back on track.

  • Hear about what steps you can take now to learn and take advantage of new and existing programs that are available at the SBA
  • Have your questions answered by SBA Leadership and small business experts
  • Learn how you can become a vaccine leader in your community
  • Discover tools and resources you can use to take your business digital
NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
Applications Now Open
Empire State Development is happy to announce the New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program, which was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations in the State of New York who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is NOW OPEN.

Grant awards will be calculated based on a business’ annual gross receipts for 2019:

  • Annual gross receipts = $25,000-$49,999: $5,000/business;
  • Annual gross receipts = $50,000-$99,999: $10,000/business; and
  • Annual gross receipts = $100,000-$500,000: 10% of gross receipts (max grant is $50,000).

For eligibility requirements and more information regarding the New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Program, please click the link below.

The program is administered by ESD and powered by Lendistry.
RESOURCE PARTNER NEWS
Chamber Alliance Virtual Forum
July 13; 12:00 PM

The Chamber Alliance of the Mohawk Valley will host a Virtual Forum with the Mohawk Valley Health System.

On the Agenda:

  • The Wynn Hospital Construction Update, by Bob Scholefield

  • An overview of the Clinical Campus Program, which continues to positively impact our region's healthcare and economy, by Dr. Eric Yoss and Sherine Lazarow, Ed.D.
Chamber Cookout
July 20; 5:00 PM-8:00 PM (New)

The 3rd Annual Bank of Utica Chamber Cookout hosted by Catalyst includes fun for everyone! Enjoy a traditional cookout menu of hot dogs, hamburgers and the fixings, root beer floats, and a cash bar. Bring your family, your work family, or your entire office - we'll have lawn games and entertainment for a laid back fun time!
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New York SBDC is a Partnership Program with the SBA, administered by the State University of New York. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
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