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As most are aware, On March 19, 2020 New York State was approved as an Economic Injury Disaster State so our small business can start the application process now.  The website  is https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Also, on March 20th we were advised that the SBA had officially included Cattaraugus County in the Disaster Loan Eligibility.  For information  on small business loans check the website at: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-cofid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources

Effective March 22, 2020 @8PM Under Executive Order 202.6 directed that all businesses and not-for-profit entities in New York State, shall reduce the in-person workforce at each business/work location by 100% from pre state of emergency declaration employment levels.  With respect to business or entities that operate or provide both essential and non-essential services, supplies or support, only those lines and/or business operations that are necessary to support the essential services, supplies, or support are exempt from the restrictions.

Read the full release "Business Loans and Workforce Changes COVID-19"


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