Legislation Protects NY Small Business from Pandemic Backlash
Assembly passes legislation that would allow workers to still collect unemployment insurance while working part time and control unemployment insurance costs.
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T-Shirts Help Southern Tier Charities & Businesses
“The Shop Local T-Shirt and Hoodie Project” is taking pre-orders for logo shirts to help the business or non-profit deal with the impact of the pandemic.
Pa. Business COVID Funds Available
Applications are currently being taken for the second and final round of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance funding.
Binghamton Takes CARES Act Grant Applications
The City of Binghamton is moving forward with sending assistance funds to businesses and nonprofits dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PPP Loan Process Help Available at B.U.
SBDC at Binghamton University is offering to help local small businesses navigate the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program loan process.
Donated Masks to Help Businesses Reopen
Masks are being distributed to small businesses and not-for-profits thanks to Rotary Charities, COVID-19 Community Response Fund and an anonymous donor.
NYS Retirement Fund Invests in Payroll Protection Plan
New York State is investing some of its retirement fund in the Paycheck Protection Program.
Southern Tier Mentions Lacking in Governor's Speech
Political watchers in the Southern Tier are finding a hard time finding local mentions in New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's latest State of the State speech.
Union Awards Small Business Grants
Four local businesses are being awarded $10,000 grants through the Town of Union “Grant Access Program” (GAP).
Tier Left Out of Business Roundtables
New York State Senator Fred Akshar scolds Senator Anna Kaplan for leaving the Southern Tier out of discussions around the state on small business issues.