SUNY Canton SBDC
Quarterly Newsletter
Happy New Year from Canton SBDC!
2020 was a year for the books and challenged us all in many ways! Our center, alongside small business owners across the region, had to quickly pivot, reinvent, and rethink all that we have been doing to serve our communities. In 2020, North Country businesses obtained over $22 million in loans and equity with assistance from the SUNY Canton SBDC which helped to create or save 1,600 jobs. As we look forward to 2021, we are energized and ready to roll-up our sleeves to help our region secure its share of the 2nd round of stimulus funding. We wish you all a prosperous New Year and abundant health.
2nd COVID Relief Bill

On December 27th, the President signed a new $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package that includes a new round of PPP forgivable loan assistance and a number of other relief provisions including:


*NOTE: Federal agency guidance is still being prepared. SBDC Advisors across the State are getting updated as quickly as possible on the various programs being created to assist you. We encourage you to call or e-mail us to discuss options that may assist you through this extremely difficult time. It is our goal to help you to sustain your enterprise.

In addition to the stimulus package, there are "local" loan programs available.


If you have questions, please reach out to our SBDC staff for help.
SBDC Client Highlights!
Pete Cummins Has Been Working with the SBDC for 28 Years:

St. Lawrence County Businesses Now Selling Online:

Flying Lotus Opens in Canton & Overcomes Pandemic Challenges:

New Business In Saranac Lake Finds Joy in the Act of Making:

If you could use some small business advice to create your own success story, please do not hesitate to book an appointment with our talented SBDC Advisors and Disaster Relief Counselors. Make an appointment! or Call:(315) 386-7312
Canton SBDC Hires HR Specialist to Help North Country Businesses During the Pandemic!
2021 brings important HR changes, including the new paid leave law and training requirements. These programs are often complex and confusing for small business owners to implement.

To help navigate these challenging management issues, the SUNY Canton SBDC hired Andrea Waters as our new HR Disaster Relief Advisor. Welcome to the team Andrea! If you need HR specific advise, we have you covered. Contact
Andrea suggests that as a New Year's Resolution all business owners consider reviewing these Human Resource Tips for 2021:
NYSRA and Canton SBDC Join Forces to Help Hard Hit Restaurant Industry!
Our new partnership with NYSRA helps reach more restauranteurs and foodservice providers to help them secure their share of the 2nd round of stimulus funding. The SUNY Canton SBDC is pleased to have been the catalyst to launching this new initiative with NYSRA across the NYSBDC network. Read More
"Buy Local" Campaign A Great Success!
The SUNY Canton SBDC and partners reached over 20,000 people with the regional "Buy Local" campaign reminding community members to #shoplocal and #clicklocal this holiday season and throughout the year!

If you're still looking for a worthwhile New Year's Resolution? Pledge to SHOP LOCAL FIRST! Click here for tips on how YOU can ensure that small businesses in your community are still here next year!
Looking Forward...2021
The SUNY Canton SBDC team would like to wish you prosperity and good health this year, and thank you for trusting us to be part of your small business team!

We are here to help, answer questions, and provide support. We are always in your corner, so in 2021 make the resolution to connect with one of our talented SBDC Advisors to see how we can help you succeed. Happy New Year!
Make an appointment! or Call:(315) 386-7312
SBDC services are confidential and free of charge.
Make an appointment for counseling or call (315) 386-7312