On this page you will find helpful resources & information for your business/organization, as we adapt and work towards recovery from the impact of COVID-19. The Chamber is actively looking for additional resources to ease the pressure that businesses are facing, and will continue to advocate on behalf of legislation that would help alleviate the impact of COVID-19 on business. We will continue to post updates as they become available.
Latest Information
July 21: Ten Additional States Required to Quarantine
July 17: Detailed New York State Liquor Authority Guidance for Restaurants Effective Friday, July 17, 2020
July 16: New Regulations for Bars and Restaurants Announced
July 15: Enrollment for Uninsured Will Extend and Remain Open Through August 15, 2020
July 14: Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin Added to Travel Advisory
July 13: Data-Driven Guidance for Reopening Schools Announced
July 13: Travel Enforcement Operation at Airports Across The State
July 9: Reopening Guidance Now Available for Malls
July 7: Delaware, Kansas and Oklahoma Meet Metrics to Qualify for Travel Advisory
July 6: Casinos and Movie Theaters to Remain Closed as Government Reviews the Facts
June 24: NY, NJ, and CT Announce Joint Incoming Travel Advisory Quarantine for 14 Days
June 24: Social Gatherings of 50 People and Indoor Religious Gatherings at 33 Percent Capacity in Phase 4
June 23: Phase Four Industries and Guidance are Announced
June 23: Governor Cuomo Announces $65 million NY Forward Child Care Expansion Incentive
June 11: State Allows Localities to Open Public Pools and Playgrounds at Their Discretion
June 6: Commercial Buildings Allowed to Conduct Temperature Checks
June 5: President Signs Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act
June 3: Outdoor Dining at Restaurants Permitted in Phase Two & NYS Liquor Authority Guidance
June 2: New Executive Order Allows Outdoor, Low-risk Recreational Activities and Businesses
May 28: Businesses Authorized to Deny Entry to Those Not Wearing Face Coverings
May 22: Cuomo Launches New York Forward Loan Fund
May 15: SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application & Instructions
May 15: Arnot Health Announces COVID-19 Testing for Chemung & Steuben County Companies
May 7: Cuomo Extends Moratorium on COVID-Related Evictions Until August 20th
April 20: NYS DOL Launches Streamlined Application for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Reopening Guidance
New York Forward: Phases One, Two, Three, and Four
New York Forward Business Reopening Lookup Tool
New York Forward Statewide Guidance
Empire State Development (ESD) FAQ on New York Forward and Business Reopening
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus Resources
COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Guidance
Reopening Considerations for New York Employers
BCNYS Webinar Slides – Impact of Coronavirus on Employers – Reopening
Industry Specific Guidance
Manufacturing: COVID-19 Back To Work Playbook
National Restaurant Association Reopening Guidance
OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Pools and Recreational Aquatic Spray Grounds Interim Guidance
U.S. Chamber Reopening Business Digital Resource Center
U.S. Travel Association Guidelines for Reopening Travel Businesses
Travel Advisory
For a complete list of restricted states and more information on the COVID-19 Travel Advisory, please go to NYS Department of Health or see links below.
Interim Guidance on Travel Advisory
Interim Guidance for Professional Sports on Advisory
Interim Guidance for Medical Appointments/Treatment on Advisory
Locally-Sourced Critical Supplies
Business Council of NY Supplier List
Custom Reusable Masks – Rainbow Lettering
Custom Reusable Masks & PPE – Bobby K Entertainment
Face & Neck Shields – Email Scott Beecher or call 607-796-0149
Free Signage – Multi Media Services
Hand Sanitizer – Finger Lakes Distilling
Hand Sanitizer – Contact Enrique Viveros from Snap Fitness or call (607) 846-1759
PPE Items from NYS Certified Women Business Enterprise
Social Distancing Signs & Decals – JH Design
Thermal Imaging Cameras for Pandemic Response – Email Scott Beecher or call 607-796-0149
Financial Support For Businesses
NY Forward Loan Fund
CARES Act
SBA Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Loan Advance
Paycheck Protection Program– extended through August 8, 2020
List of Local 7(a) Lenders Who Can Help with PPP Applications
Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF)
Intuit Aid Assist Estimator for Tax Credit and Paycheck Protection Program
Learn More about the CARES Act
- BCNYS Summary
- Chemung Chamber SBA Webinar 4/7/20
- Chemung Chamber U.S. Chamber Webinar 4/14/20
- Edward Jones: Tax-deferred Accounts Get (Temporary) Boost from CARES Act
- Empire State Development Summary & Guidance
- Greater Rochester Chamber Summary & FAQ
- Harris Beach Comparison of EIDL & PPP Loan Programs
- How to Calculate Maximum Loan Amounts (PPP)
- Independent Contractor’s Guide
- IRS Employee Retention Tax Credit
- IRS FAQ on Payroll Tax Deferral
- NFIB Guide
- NYSRA Loan Info for Restaurants
- SBA Sign up for SBA updates
- U.S. Chamber Guide to EIDL Loans
- U.S. Chamber Summary of Non-Profit Eligibility
- U.S. Chamber Video, Slides & Guide for Non-Profits
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce PPP guide & checklist
- U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business Guide
- U.S. Travel Full List of Business Tax Provisions
- U.S. Travel Full List of Business Tax Provisions
- U.S. Travel Summary
- U.S. Travel Summary of PPP
- U.S. Treasury FAQ on PPP
- U.S. Treasury Summary
Get Help with the CARES Act
- Request for Free Assistance
- SBA List of Upstate SBA PPP participating lenders
- SBA Loan Status: (800) 659-2955
- SBA Local Assistance
- Search for eligible PPP lenders
- Report Scammers in respect to PPP & EIDL Programs or call 800-767-0385
Grant Sources
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant Program
The Community Foundation – COVID-19 Mini-Grants for Nonprofits
COVID-19 Unity Response Fund – COVID-19 Grants for Nonprofit Human Services Agencies
The ARTS Council 2020 Emergency Arts Relief Grant Program – COVID-19 Grants for Artists
Federal Grants – General Homepage
Relief for Taxpayers
Paid Leave
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Employer Paid Leave Requirements
Learn More about the FFCRA
US Chamber Guide for Employers
US Chamber What Businesses Need to Know
Get Help with the FFCRA
DOL FAQ
DOL Resources
FFCRA Employee Rights Poster
NY COVID-19 Paid Leave Programs
NYS Paid Sick Leave Program Website
Learn More about NYS COVID-19 Paid Leave
Employee Notice on Paid Sick Leave
NYS FAQ page
Podcast from BCNYS
Government News
New York State
How Businesses & Professionals Can Help
More NYS News & Resources
ESD Intake Portal to Submit COVID-19 Related Questions & Concerns 1-888-364-3065 (NYS Coronavirus COVID-19 Hotline)
NYS Division of the Budget Announces State Budget Financial Plan
Preliminary Economic Impact Assessment
Get Help from NYS
ESD Intake Portal for Questions & Concerns
1-888-364-3065 (NYS Coronavirus COVID-19 Hotline)
Chemung County
Chemung County COVID-19 Hotline 1-607-873-1813
More Chemung County News
An interactive map of COVID-19 data
Infection Prevention Fact Sheet
What to Do if you Have a Fever
Get Help from Chemung County
1-607-873-1813 (Chemung County COVID-19 Hotline)
U.S. Government
More Federal News
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Across the Globe
Global Dashboard of COVID-19 Government Policies
Webinars
Chemung Chamber Recordings
“Small Business & Hospitality Round-table on Reopening & Managing Your Business” – 7/21/20
“Best Practices for Maintaining Customer Relationships” – 6/10/20
“Are You Ready for Re-Entry?” with Databranch – 5/27/20
“COVID-19 and the Road to Recovery” with Bond, Schoeneck & King Attorneys – 5/14/20
“Maintaining Mental Health During a Pandemic” with Clinical Associates – 5/5/20
“Communicating in a Time of Crisis” with Long Run Communications – 4/29/20
“Q&A for the Concerned Investor” with John G. Ullman & Associates, Inc. – 4/22/20
“The Federal Cares Act” with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – 4/14/20 >>> Download Slides
“SBA Loan Resources for Small Businesses” with the SBA – 4/7/20 >>> Download Slides
“COVID-19 and the Workplace” with Barclay Damon – 3/31/20 & 4/2/20 >>> Download Slides
Additional Webinar Resources
FuzeHub (Manufacturing)
NY Manufacturing Extension Partnership
New York State Restaurant Association
The National Federation of Independent Business
Chemung Chamber COVID-19 Advocacy
July
Chamber Urges Congress to Extend PPP and Include 501(c)(6)s
May
Chamber Joins Opposition to Proposed Occupational Disease Presumption
Chamber Supports the National Restaurant Association Blueprint for Recovery
Chamber Supports Rate Relief for Electric and Gas Customers
Chamber Joins Opposition to Proposed Legislative Changes to Workers’ Compensation Laws
Chamber Joins Opposition to Proposed Legislative Changes to Workers’ Compensation Laws
Chamber Sends Independent Venues Letter of Support
Chamber Supports Cultural Institution Provisions in CARES Act
April
ACRAC Supports Increased Funding of PPP and EIDL Programs
Chamber Supports Increased Funding of PPP and EIDL Programs
March
Chamber Signs Coalition Letter to Support Emergency Relief Legislation for All Nonprofits
Chamber Supports “Small Business Emergency Recovery Act Of 2020” + Second Letter
Chamber Signs US Travel Coalition Letter Supporting CARES Act Provisions
ACRAC Supports COVID-19 Relief Legislation Outlined by U.S. Chamber
Chamber Supports COVID-19 Relief Legislation Outlined by U.S. Chamber
Personalized Assistance
211 Helpline
211 Helpline Comprehensive Information Service: Call 2-1-1 or 1-800-346-2211
Business Mentor NY
Empire State Development Slides
Chemung County Child Care Council
Referral Service for Employee Child Care Options
Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben (CSS) Workforce
Employment Services for Individuals & Businesses
Entrepreneurial Assistance Center
Local Contact: Donna Scrivens (607) 249-6193 or dkscrivens@yahoo.com
Health Support
Arnot Health Toll-Free Helpline: 1-800-952-2662 (only if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms)
Legal Assistance
NYS Department of Labor
Local Contact: Lisa Doland (607) 733-7131 x2137 or lisa.doland@labor.ny.gov
Remote Worker Support
For Temporary Remote Workforce Free Consultation for Chamber Members – Contact Amanda
Staples Temporarily Ships to Residential Addresses with No Mins or Fees – Contact Rachael
Small Business Development Center
Guidelines & Advice
Best Practices for PPE Sanitation Poster
Business Council of New York State (BCNYS) Resources
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Databranch Cyber Security Tips
NYS Executive Order/Labor Law Violations Hotline or call (212) 416-8700
NYS Unemployment Guidance for Self-Employed Individuals
NYS Unemployment Information & Filing
New York Human Resources Library (30% off code: nyem30)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Small Business Guide
U.S. Chamber Path Forward Program
US Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources
Visions Hotels Home Office Accommodations, Contact Deirdre or call (716) 860-6190
Industry-Specific Resources
Restaurants
Federal CARES Act Summary for Restaurants
National Restaurant Association Reopening Guidance
New York State Liquor Authority Guidance
New York State Restaurant Association
OSHA Safety Alert for Restaurants & Beverage Vendors Offering Takeout or Curbside Pickup
ServSafe Free Online Trainings
Tourism
NYS Tourism Association COVID-19 Toolkit
The Road(s) to Recovery Webinar
U.S. Travel Association COVID-19 Tools & Resources
U.S. Travel COVID-19 Resources for Destinations
U.S. Travel Navigating the CARES Act Webinar
Non-Profits
Resources for 501(c)(6) nonprofits
The Community Foundation Weekly Check-in
Manufacturing
National Association of Manufacturers COVID-19 Page
NY Manufacturing Extension Partnership
The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM)
Agriculture
Cornell Small Farms Resiliency Resources
COVID-19 Resources for Farmers
Employment & Agricultural Workforce Questions
Financial & Mental Health Resources for Farmers
Food Production, Processing & Safety Questions
NYS Guidance for Agricultural Industry
Tom Reed Resources for Agriculture
Artists & Art/Culture Organizations
Southern Finger Lakes Arts Preparedness Network
Education
Federal Resources for Early Childhood Education
Local Initiatives
Bobby K Entertainment Small Business Trivia Night
CCLD Is Making Face Shields for Local Hospitals
Corning’s Gaffer District “Buy Now, Shop Later” Program
Elmira Downtown “Buy Now, Shop Later” Program
Finger Lakes Wine Country #MyFLXFamily
FLXcalendar Features Online Events
Food Bank of the Southern Tier Updates & Volunteer Portal
Local Restaurant Offerings – Chemung County • Add a Menu
MarkTwainCountry.com Events & Listings
Spectrum Reach FREE 30-Second Video for Any Business in Need
United Way of the Southern Tier Helps the Community
United Way of the Southern Tier Volunteer Opportunities
Wineries on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail Keep the Wine Flowing
WSKG Launches Business Unusual, Free Online Directory for Local Businesses
‘Quarantine 4 a Cause’ Campaign Supports Food Bank
Other Resource Pages
Association of Chamber Executives (ACCE) Resources
Binghamton Small Business Development Center
Chamber Alliance of New York State
Chamber Responses Across the U.S.
Corning Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Watkins Glen Chamber
Health & Recreation
Essential Plan offered through NY State of Health
Health Coverage Options For Individuals Who Have Lost Coverage During COVID-19
New Yorkers Without Health Insurance Can Apply Through May 15, 2020
NYS & Headspace Partner to Provide Meditation & Mindfulness Resources
NYS Parks & Trails for Outdoor Recreation
Cleaning Resources
A Deep Clean Queen: (607) 259-3652
Maysie May Cleaning and Lawn Care:(607) 873-4046
SERVPRO of Elmira/Chemung & Watkins Glen/Schuyler Counties: (607) 722-2262
