COVID-19 Business Resources
Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) is more committed than ever to
assisting businesses in Columbia County during these unprecedented times. We hope the resources listed
below are helpful to you as you navigate the challenges of getting back to business.
Questions? Please contact us at: info@columbiaedc.com
CEDC Revolving Loan Fund & SBA Microloan Program – CEDC makes SBA Microloans to small, medium, and even large businesses. Funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), all lending decisions are made locally. Microloans are available to for-profit businesses in both Columbia and Greene Counties. All Microloans come with free technical assistance from CEDC staff and consultants. Call 518.828.4718 for more information or visit our loan webpage.
CEDC Rapid Recovery Loans – CEDC has established a $300,000 CECC and SBA Microloan Program to support small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Click here for more information or to apply.
Small Business Resources
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- SBA disaster assistance
- Payment Protection Plan fact sheet
- SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program
- EIDL requirements
- SBA Subsidy Loan Program
- Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program
- SBA’s network of resource partners
- NYS Small Business Development Center Network assistance
- Coronavirus tax relief
- Federal low interest loans specific to New York State
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business resource guide
- PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
- PPP FAQs
- Checklist for PPP
- Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
- NYS PPP Report
New York State (NYS) Resources
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- NEW: NYS Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
- All Executive Orders from NYS
- NYS financial toolkit
- New York State on Pause
- NY Attorney General COVID-19 application for Suspension of Debt Collection Activity
- COVID-19 updates from New York State
- New York Reopening Dashboard
- Re-opening guidelines:
- New York Forward Loan Fund
- The Shared Work Program
- New York Declaration 16346
- Covid-19 Volunteer and Donation Program Assistance Program
- NYSERDA response to COVID-19
- Coronavirus resources for travelers
- Paid sick leave for COVID-19
- New York State paid family leave
- Small Enterprise Economic Development (SEED) Loan Program
- NYS Comptroller’s COVID-19 Financial Survival Toolkit
Empire State Development (ESD) Resources
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- NOW OPEN: 2021 Regional Economic Development Council Grants
- General business guidance
- ESD Guidance for essential businesses
- Submission form for COVID-19-related business questions
- Coronavirus FAQ for businesses
- ESD Presentation on SBA Disaster Loans
- Sourcing COVID-19 Products
- Form for businesses supplying PPE
- ESD Guidance for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
- New York Declaration 16346 fact sheet
- Legal Resource Guide for Small Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations
- ESD Guidance for the SBA Loan Program
- All businesses and counties are advised to reach out to their regional ESD office and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
New York State Department of Labor (DOL) Resources
New York State Department of Health (DOH) Resources
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- DOH Transportation Guidance
- Guidance for Designated Children and Family Treatment Support Service Providers
- COVID-19 FAQ
- Hospital Visitation Program
- Home and Community-Based Services Regarding COVID-19
- Guidance for Quarantine Restrictions on Travelers Arriving in New York State Following Out of State Travel
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Resources
Local Resources