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The Restaurant Revitalization Fund portal will start accepting applications on Monday, May 3rd at 12 p.m. EDT. Register for an account in advance at restaurants.sba.gov. Program details: sba.gov/restaurants Application portal: restaurants.sba.gov... Review the sample application, updated program guide, and cross-program eligibility chart at sba.gov/restaurants. Help to determine your grant eligibility? Complete our client intake form to set up a no-cost business advising session at bit.ly/NYSBDCAdvisingForm

Covid-sb.org is the official federal resource website for small businesses affected by COVID-19. It is powered by the U.S. Small Business Administration and connects small businesses to a vast network of resources and people, including New York SBDC Business Advisors. Learn more at https://covid-sb.org/

It's the most wonderful time of the year Small Business Month! Tag us in a picture of your small business (or your favorite local small business) for a repost all month!

SBDCs help Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs start, grow, and recover. Wherever you are on your business journey, our Business Advisors are prepared to assist. NYS Residents can locate a NY SBDC at http://bit.ly/NYSBDClocations

See how Watertown SBDC supports a new program called Daycare Bootcamp to address child care shortages by helping #bizowners start their own in-home daycare. "We'll literally walk through with each of them how to set up a tax ID, how to get liability insurance, what sort of legal questions you may have, how to do accounting," said Elizabeth Lonergan, regional director, Watertown SBDC. https://www.wwnytv.com//daycare-bootcamp-promotes-in-home/

"Richard Travers and his partner, Cheryl, have always had a soft spot for Ellenville. Long-time Accord residents, the pair found themselves passing through the ...Ulster County village often. The Hudson Valley is chock-full of historic estates and beautiful buildings from bygone eras. One of them in particular, the 1929 Ellenville Telephone Building, caught Travers’ eye immediately." Certified business counselor, Jean Morris, has been working with Richard and his partner to make his business dreams become a reality. Hudson Valley Magazine highlights his endeavor in this article. Take a look . You can also find them on Instagram @theinn81north https://hvmag.com/things-to-do/81-north-inn-ellenville/ If you are ready to make your dreams come true, contact our office by making an appointment on our website www.nysbdc.org

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ICYMI: Watertown SBDC live with the Greater Watertown North Country Chamber of Commerce discussing the latest stimulus package. Thank you for sharing!

The Paycheck Protection Program has re-opened for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. Connect with a Business Advisor at your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for updates and help. For NYS Residents to set up a free advising session https://bit.ly/NYSBDCAdvising

Small Business Owners: You may be eligible for new COVID-19 disaster funding with the Paycheck Protection Program re-opening this week. Connect with your local SBDC for updates, help to see if you are eligible and to determine next steps. For New York State Residents to set up a free advising session http://bit.ly/NYSBDCAdvisingForm

The Paycheck Protection Program will re-open this week. Connect with a Business Advisor at your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for updates and help. For New York State Residents http://bit.ly/NYSBDCAdvising

Small Business Owners: The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open next week. Connect with a Business Advisor at your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for updates and help. For New York State Residents http://bit.ly/NYSBDCAdvising

$300 billion in aid for small businesses will be available soon. The Paycheck Protection Program will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. Connect with a Business Advisor at your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for updates and help. For New York State Residents http://bit.ly/NYSBDCAdvising

Join our email list for updates on upcoming webinars & resources for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs https://bit.ly/NYSBDCNewsletter

Business Owners: In addition to virtual business advising, New York SBDCs provide online training to startups, entrepreneurs, and small business owners across NYS. Training topics range from business plan writing, disaster recovery, digital marketing, and more. View all upcoming training at https://www.nyssbdc.org/training/listtraining.aspx

Subscribe to our business newsletter for upcoming webinars & resources for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs https://bit.ly/NYSBDCNewsletter

On the onset of COVID-19, Mike Mowins, President of Vetted Tech Inc., realized several local first responders were short of critically needed personal protective equipment (PPE). He quickly began utilizing his 3D printing devices to supply much-needed face shields. Using fiber-reinforced polymers, Vetted Tech Inc. created face shields for Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps, Manlius Fire Department, and partnered with an additional additive manufacturer to supply face shields to Up...state Medical University. A high point for Vetted Tech was the ability to provide shields to the non-profit Clear Path for Veterans in Chittenango, NY. The opportunity to provide PPE to first responders is part of Mike's business philosophy of giving back. As a Veteran Owned Business that hires only veterans as employees, he realizes that being part of a business community has its obligations and one of the most important is collaboration. Prior to establishing Vetted Tech Inc. (Vetted Veteran Enabled Transition Technology Enabled Design) in Central New York in 2019, Mike met with the Onondaga SBDC for start-up assistance with financial planning, connecting to local economic development leaders, and market research. "SBDC helped me greatly by providing encouragement, connections, and solid business advice for my start-up venture. Additionally, they were able to assist in the finalization of our financing package to enable us to open the business. I knew that SBDC provided quality business assistance and that's why I selected them in the first place." Mike Mowins, President of Vetted Tech Inc. Small businesses in every region of New York State are navigating a new path. For COVID-19 Reopening and Recovery Resources, visit https://www.nyssbdc.org/Recovery.html

Empire State Digital: New York State has partnered with leading global e-commerce partnersShopify, Square, Clearbanc, and Etsyto accelerate New York State-based small businesses' ability to grow their online presence. Learn more at https://esd.ny.gov/empire-state-digital Empire State Digital's participating partners are offering specialized solutions such as education, free resources, marketing support, and discounted pricing that are unique to the needs of New York's small businesses. The aim is to give small business access to toolkits and resources to digitize, find new markets, and adapt to the new economy due to the changes from COVID-19.

Did you know that the majority of data breaches are caused by human error? Take advantage of free federal resources to learn about the most common types of cyberattacks and how you can stop them. Visit https://bit.ly/32Q3VHh.

Today is your last chance to respond to the #2020Census. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape your community’s future for the next 10 years. Respond now at 2020CENSUS.GOV.

#TipTuesday: As a small business owner, you may have heard about the New York SHIELD Act, which requires businesses to secure private information and updates breach notification requirements. The act contains a provision for small businesses, which states that security measures should be ‘appropriate for the size and complexity of the small business, the nature and scope of the small business’s activities, and the sensitivity of the personal information.’ While this provisio...n suggests that small businesses may not be held to the same standard as larger organizations, it is still advised that small businesses review and update their security measures to ensure compliance with the SHIELD Act and to protect the safety of their customers’ and employees’ private information. Roxanne Mutchler / Zach Steffen, Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at MVCC's Thincubator Want to connect with a NY SBDC Business Advisor locally? Find a center near you http://nysbdc.org/locations.html

COVID-19 has an impact on everything, including your cybersecurity! Learn about immediate steps you can take to assess your risks and protect your assets and equipment. Visit https://bit.ly/32Q3VHh.

Small and medium business owners, NYS Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC) Business Advisors are here to help as you begin your reopening journey. We offer confidential, no-cost technical assistance to help create a strategy specific to your business needs. Learn more at www.nyssbdc.org/Recovery.html

Breaking News! SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less! Lear More Here: https://www.sba.gov//sba-treasury-announce-simpler-ppp-for