Orleans EDA lists resources to help businesses during pandemic crisis

Posted 19 March 2020 at 8:34 am

Press Release, Orleans Economic Development Agency

ALBION – The Orleans County Economic Development Agency is committed to assisting local business owners and new entrepreneurs impacted from restrictions imposed on our community due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The agency will release local, state and federal business assistance information as it becomes available and is vetted by our office. The OEDA is doing our utmost to work with state and federal agencies to support the implementation of new programs and will disseminate information via the press and the agency’s social media platforms – on Facebook /OrleansEDA and Twitter @OrleansEDA.

• Orleans County Updates

For local municipality updates and information on slowing the spread of COVID-19, click the red COVID-19 button at the top of the county’s website | www.orleansny.com

• OEDA Small Business Assistance ‘MAP’ Class

The Orleans Economic Development Agency’s spring MAP classes for small business assistance will now be video streamed. Tuesday evening classes begin April 14 and continue through June 23 (6-8:30 p.m.) to assist entrepreneurs with business plans, marketing and finance. To register contact Diane Blanchard (585) 589-7060 ext. 1 | dblanchard@orleansdevelopment.org

• Legal Guidance for Employers on Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

The law firm of Harter, Secrest & Emery LLP (HSE) is hosting complimentary webinars with legal updates and resources for employers during the COVID-19 crisis.

• HSE Webinar Registration | Session Two – March 19, 2020

Recent developments, new legislation and best practices

https://www.hselaw.com/guidance-for-employers-on-responding-to-covid-19

• HSE On Demand Webinar | Session One – March 12, 2020

Real-life scenarios employers are facing, practical guidance on responding to unpredictable situations that can arise

https://www.hselaw.com/on-demand-webinar

• New York’s Paid Sick Leave Legislation

On Tuesday Governor Cuomo announced a bill guaranteeing job protection and pay to New Yorkers quarantined as the result of the novel coronavirus. The bill includes the permanent paid sick leave legislation introduced in the 2021 budget. Governor Cuomo also announced the state will guarantee two full weeks of paid sick leave for all state workers who are subject to a mandatory or precautionary order of quarantine due to COVID-19. (Click here for more information.)

Employers or employees needing clarification on the implementation of this legislation and other employment programs can contact the Department of Labor  | ( 800) 833-3000  https://www.labor.ny.gov/home/

• SBA Disaster Relief Loan Program

On March 12th Governor Cuomo’s office submitted a request to the U.S. Small Business Association for New York businesses to be eligible for the recently announced SBA disaster relief program loan program.  NYS and the Governor’s office are in the process of receiving approval and information on the scope of the program.  In the interim, the OEDA is communicating with regional SBA and Empire State Development about how the program will be administered locally.  https://www.sba.gov/

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