Resources for Business Owners & Non-Profits
(Updated: 5/21/2020)

REOPENING GUIDANCE
​VISIT THE LINKS BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON NYS UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AND NYS PAID FAMILY LEAVE​​
VISIT THE LINKS BELOW FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE RECENT FEDERAL RELIEF ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO SMALL BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS
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U.S. Government     World Health Organization
    Center for Disease Control     New York State   
Nassau County     Town of Oyster Bay

​Click here for our Community Resources page
​We wish all safety and health during this challenging and changing time.
As a Chamber, we are working very hard to maintain current and pertinent information on this page and to keep you apprised of things as they unfold.
  Our County is working very hard to assess the financial impact and loss and develop options for assistance.
​As we have additional information, we will send it out to you.

Be diligent, smart, and safe.  Our very best to all.

CDC - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

          800-659-2955
  • Other resources that may assist-
Sbdc@farmingdale.edu
934-420-2765 Frontdesksbdc@stonybrook.edu
631-632-9070
  • Many banks at which businesses have their accounts may also be able to assist with these newly available loans​

POTENTIAL FINANCIAL RELIEF

  • Consider contacting your various financial institutions for purposes of determining any short or long term relief from financial obligations.  Many are beginning to consider deferred payment terms, waived penalties for early CD withdrawals, etc.
  • Mortgages
  • Lines of Credit- including increasing loan limits
  • Debit/Credit Cards- including increasing card limits
  • Car Loans
  • School Loan​

GUIDANCE FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IS SUBJECT TO A WORKFORCE REDUCTION UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 202.6

US DEPTS. OF TREASURY AND LABOR INFORMATION ON PAID LEAVE AND SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

NYS PAUSE- A 10 POINT POLICY TO ASSURE UNIFORM SAFETY FOR EVERYONE

ADD YOUR BUSINESS TO OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCES PAGE

In an effort to support our local businesses and the community during these uncertain times we created a ​COMMUNITY RESOURCES page to share information regarding resources available. This page is being promoted throughout the community by all involved organizations, and is also promoted on social media and in paid print ads.
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​Please email Rob Brusca to have your information added. 

Information should be provided in this format:
-  NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE, E-MAIL, WEBSITE
-  WHAT ARE YOUR CURRENT BUSINESS PRACTICES- E.G. CURBSIDE PICKUP, DELIVERY, ETC.
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ADD YOUR BUSINESS TO THE BELOW SITE TO FURTHER ADVISE OTHERS THAT YOU'RE OPEN FOR BUSINESS 

ADD YOUR BUSINESS TO THE BELOW SITE TO SELL GIFT CERTIFICATES ONLINE OR VISIT THE SITE TO PURCHASE GIFT CERTIFICATES

​New York State on PAUSE
Governor Cuomo announced the "New York State on PAUSE" executive order, a 10-point policy to assure uniform safety for everyone.
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The 10-point NYS on PAUSE plan is as follows: 
  • Effective at 8PM on Sunday, March 22, all non-essential businesses statewide will be closed;
  • Non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason (e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events) are canceled or postponed at this time;
  • Any concentration of individuals outside their home must be limited to workers providing essential services and social distancing should be practiced;
  • When in public individuals must practice social distancing of at least six feet from others;
  • Businesses and entities that provide other essential services must implement rules that help facilitate social distancing of at least six feet;
  • Individuals should limit outdoor recreational activities to non-contact and avoid activities where they come in close contact with other people;
  • Individuals should limit use of public transportation to when absolutely necessary and should limit potential exposure by spacing out at least six feet from other riders;
  • Sick individuals should not leave their home unless to receive medical care and only after a telehealth visit to determine if leaving the home is in the best interest of their health;
  • Young people should also practice social distancing and avoid contact with vulnerable populations; and
  • Use precautionary sanitizer practices such as using isopropyl alcohol wipes