Washington County LDC is committed to providing you with information regarding resources available while COVID-19 is affecting our daily lives.
County business that remain open may be found at www.WashingtonCounty.fun and will be updated frequently. Please Contact Economic Development Director Laura Oswald loswald@washingtoncountyny.gov if you are a business and would like to be added to this directory. Information about other resources that may be able to assist your business during these challenging times may be found below.
Although the County Municipal Center is currently closed, we will make every effort to assist. Please contact me by email at dderway2@washingtoncountyny.gov
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| State Resources |
| Empire State Development - Guidance for NYS Businesses related to COVID-19 |
| As New York State continually monitors and responds to developments related to COVID-19, Empire State Development (ESD) is providing up-to-date guidance for the agency’s partners and other stakeholders impacted by the virus. This is a rapidly changing situation and ESD will be updating the resources below to reflect the latest information available. ESD has created this detailed FAQ to answer immediate questions businesses may have regarding State regulations and general guidance related to the coronavirus. Submit your COVID-19 related business questions here. |
| New York State Department of Labor - Guidance for NYS Businesses related to COVID-19 |
The New York State Department of Labor website offers business services for employers related to job postings, unemployment insurance and more.
New 3/30 * NYSDOL Shared Work Program WEBSITE FAQ
Contact Kimberly Haviland, Business Service Representative or call (518) 743-0925 x8887UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE UPDATE
NYS is waiving the 7-Day waiting period for Unemployment Insurance benefits for people who are out of work due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) closures or quarantines. If you are filing a new unemployment insurance claim, the day you should file is based on the first letter of your last name. If your last name starts with A – F, file your claim on Monday. For last names starting with G – N, file your claim Tuesday. For last names starting with O – Z, file your claim on Wednesday. If you missed your filing day, file your claim on Thursday or Friday. Filing later in the week will not delay your payments or affect the date of your claim, since all claims are effective on the Monday of the week in which they are filed. Here is a step by step process to file a claim online. |
New York Attorney General
COVID-19 Application for the Suspension of Debt Collection Activity |
| This application is for persons or businesses that owe (non-medical and non-student*) debts to the State of New York that have been referred to the Office of the Attorney General for collection and litigation. Any such person or business, or their dependents, that have been financially impacted by COVID-19, or the international, national, and state responses designed to prevent its spread, may complete and submit this application to be considered for certain forms of relief, including relief from collection activity, interest accrual, and the assessment of collection fees. Click here for details. |
| New York Small Business Development Center |
| On-Line Request for Assistance |
Federal Resources
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| U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Resources for Businesses Impacted By COVID-19 |
The U.S. Small Business Administration is working directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus.
For More information on the different SBA Coronavirus Relief Options (Click HERE)
* Low interest Loan Resources HERE - (Program information and links below)~ Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) & FAQ Sheet: The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. Click HERE for application. ~ Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information and Application: The SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. Please click HERE for the most up to date information on the Paycheck Protection Program from the US Treasury. SBA Loan Program Comparison Chart (Click HERE to Download - 4 Pages) To Link to Resource Partners for Local Help Click HERE |
U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Business Resources
The US Chamber of Commerce - Save Small Business Fund Grant - This program offers relief grants of $5,000 for small employers (between 3 and 20 employees only) in the United States. The program application will go live 4/20/2020 at noon. |
Workforce Resources
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| New York State Department of Labor (NSDOL) |
| NYSDOL is waiving the 7-Day waiting period for Unemployment Insurance benefits for people who are out of work due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) closures or quarantines. |
| U.S. Department of Labor |
| Public Health Emergencies and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers |
