SBA Director to Small Biz: Start Disaster Loan Application Now

March 23, 2020

“If you think you’re going to need it, I would apply. You should apply for more than you think you’re going to need,” said the head of the SBA office that covers Albany. Bernard Paprocki, director of the U.S. Small Business Administration office that covers Albany, said the volume of calls they are getting is unprecedented as businesses shut down due to the coronavirus.

SBA NY-Statewide Disaster Declaration

March 19, 2020

SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza has approved a statewide disaster declaration for NY. Eligible small businesses may now apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) online at

CEDC Announces Office Changes Due to COVID-19

March 13, 2020

Due to the Coronavirus, Columbia Economic Development (CEDC) is implementing a number of interim steps designed to keep its staff, clients and members of the public safe.

CEDC Executive Committee – VIA CONFERENCE CALL

Arpil 16, 2020 - 8:30AM

Due to public health concerns related to COVID-19, the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Executive Committee will not be meeting in-person. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 202.1, the Thursday, April 16, 2020 Executive Committee meeting will be held at 8:30AM via conference call, (CALL IN NUMBER: 1.800.245.9874; ACCESS NUMBER: 3180900) and will be recorded…

CEDC Loan Committee – CANCELLED

April 15, 2020 - 9:30AM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Loan Committee held on April 15, 2020 at 9:30AM, for the purpose of discussing any matters that may be presented to the Committee for consideration. Due to COVID-19, this meeting will be held via Conference Call.  Call in information: 800.245.9874;…

CEDC Audit & Finance Committee – CANCELLED

April 15, 2020 - 8;30AM

Please take notice that there will be a meeting of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Audit & Finance Committee held on April 15, 2020, at 8:30AM, for the purpose of discussing any matters that may be presented to the Committee for consideration. Due to COVID-19, this meeting will be held via Conference Call.  Call in…