Hello Chamber Members and Partners,
Here are the latest updates and resources for businesses and employees during this uncertain time.
Send us any questions or updates you may have, we are here to help provide information, connect the dots and assure those in the North Country that we will get through this together.
Onward and Be Well!
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- Today at 1pm: RETAIL: COVID-19 Training & Navigating a New Business Environment - Register Here!
- Wednesday, May 27th at 1pm: Bringing Your Workforce Back: Employment Law and Practical Considerations - Register Here!
- Friday, May 29th at 1pm: Hair Salons & Barber Shops: COVID-19 Training & Navigating a New Business Environment - Register Here!
- Tuesday, June 2nd at 11am: TELE-TOWN HALL with NYS Comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli - Register Here!
- Thursday, June 4th at 10am: VIDEO-TOWN HALL featuring Khawar Nasim, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Canada of NY - Register Here!
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Campgrounds & RV Parks May Now Open
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Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that campgrounds and RV parks may open statewide as of Monday May 25th. Campground and RV park owners are reminded that state and county guidelines must be followed.
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ESSENTIAL BUSINESS UPDATES: Campgrounds & Veterinary Services
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Yesterday the Governor updated the Essential Business listings to including Campgrounds, RV Parks and Veterinary Services.
Updated Guidance Includes:
Essential health care operations now include:
- Veterinary and livestock medical services
Essential infrastructure now includes:
- Hotels, and other places of accommodation, including campgrounds
- Campgrounds must take precautions to ensure campers maintain appropriate social distancing and adhere to proper cleaning and disinfecting protocols, including but not limited to maintaining six feet of distance between campers, unless wearing an acceptable face covering, excluding persons from the same household who are camping together.
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Chamber Joins in Bi-National Statement and Launch of North American Rebound Initiative
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The North Country Chamber of Commerce has joined with 26 other partners in the U.S. and Canada in the release of a joint statement regarding the importance of the U.S.-Canadian economic relationship in safely addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and securing shared economic growth. The group also launched "NORTH AMERICAN REBOUND", featuring a website through which other organizations, governments and businesses can join in the message and effort
online
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The 27 organizations and governments embrace the principle that "maintaining an open and efficient supply chain through and beyond COVID-19 will save lives and help us in the fight against this pandemic", per the joint statement.
"The U.S. and Canada have a unique economic relationship that has moved beyond trade and is unlike any other. Together, we compete with greater effectiveness against the rest of the world," states Garry Douglas, President of the
North Country Chamber of Commerce
. "In the past, this special relationship has found itself automatically swept into responses to unfair trade or economic challenges involving other places. As we recover from this pandemic and reclaim economic leadership, it is crucial this not happen and that we instead move together."
Among active partners of the North Country Chamber in launching the statement and website are the Quebec Government, the Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Quebec (FCCQ), the Can/Am Border Trade Alliance and the Canadian American Business Council which coordinated the initiative. The North Country Chamber encourages other organizations, governments and businesses with a shared interest in the U.S.-Canada economic partnership to sign onto the statement via the website.
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NYS Small Business Loan Announced
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New York State announced Friday, a 'New York Forward Loan Program' of $100 million to provide affordable and flexible loans to small businesses that did not receive federal aid. The program will focus on women and minority owned businesses and be limited to businesses with 20 or fewer employees and with gross revenues of less than $3 million. You can beginning applying for this new loan starting today at noon.
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Politely Adirondack Signage
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Need signs for your business? Our partners at
ROOST
have developed a series of
downloadable signage
to politely encourage employees, customers and visitors to abide by new guidance.
The "Politely Adirondack" posters are available for download on
our website
.
We thank them for sharing such a valuable resource!
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To help the North Country reopen safely and meet the state and local mandates,
The North Country Chamber of Commerce
has created a comprehensive list of resources to navigate state and local requirements. Check out the home page for details. There is also a
series of webinars
available for businesses to help educate and provide answers to common questions.
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- Looking for Supplies: If your business is looking for hard to find protective products, we have created a list of businesses offering hand sanitizer, gloves, wipes, masks and other items.
- Now Hiring: Whether you are hiring or looking for work, we have a page dedicated to helping pair potential employees with employers.
- Webinars: Did you miss one of our webinars, you can find them all here.
- How to Help: If you are looking for a way to help the North Country, we have created an ever growing list of needs in our community. And if you are a non-profit, health care organization or a business helping those in need, email us with your needs, contact information and we will be happy to add you to our growing list.
- SCORE: Visit Scores Coronavirus page for webinars and useful articles for small businesses.
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Have Questions? We're here to help!
North Country Chamber of Commerce
518.563.1000
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