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1.14.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: Indoor Dining Can Resume

By growthzone | Jan 14, 2021 | Comments Off on 1.14.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: Indoor Dining Can Resume

Today, the State Legislature is passing a short-term budget extender, indicating a continued lack of consensus on a budget deal. The extender allows the state government to continue operations while buying time for the Governor and Legislature to reach an agreement on a number of outstanding issues. As we

1/12 Webisode: Relief Package 2.0 & Employee Vaccinations

By growthzone | Jan 12, 2021 | Comments Off on 1/12 Webisode: Relief Package 2.0 & Employee Vaccinations

The new year brings new information employers need to know regarding COVID-19. Experts from Phillips Lytle LLP discuss how employers can better navigate two critical issues:

Details of the new COVID-19 Relief Package including:

1.11.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: NYS State of the State

By growthzone | Jan 11, 2021 | Comments Off on 1.11.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: NYS State of the State

Today, the State Legislature is passing a short-term budget extender, indicating a continued lack of consensus on a budget deal. The extender allows the state government to continue operations while buying time for the Governor and Legislature to reach an agreement on a number of outstanding issues. As we

11/17 Webisode: New Guidelines for Out-of-State Travelers

By growthzone | Nov 12, 2020 | Comments Off on 11/17 Webisode: New Guidelines for Out-of-State Travelers

NYS has changed protocols for people traveling to New York including state residents.

The new mandate was issued as part of an executive order by Governor Cuomo and allows people to test-out of quarantine.

8/26 Webisode: School’s Back (Mostly) What Employers Need to Know About Paid Leave

By growthzone | Aug 27, 2020 | Comments Off on 8/26 Webisode: School’s Back (Mostly) What Employers Need to Know About Paid Leave

The U.S. Department of Labor published guidance concerning eligibility for paid leave and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance related to the reopening of schools.
The new mandate was issued as part of an executive order by Governor Cuomo and allows people to test-out of quarantine.

8/20 Webisode: Borrower Beware: Defending PPP Loans from After-the-Fact Gov’t Scrutiny

By growthzone | Aug 20, 2020 | Comments Off on 8/20 Webisode: Borrower Beware: Defending PPP Loans from After-the-Fact Gov’t Scrutiny

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was a lifeline to many companies faced with the existential threat of an unknown pandemic.  But the prospect of “free money” by loan forgiveness comes with ever-evolving strings – including the possibility of an audit and scrutiny by federal agencies with the jurisdiction and political will to investigate borrowers’ eligibility and use of funds.

The new mandate was issued as part of an executive order by Governor Cuomo and allows people to test-out of quarantine.

7/23 Webisode: Contact Tracing – What Employers Need to Know

By growthzone | Jul 27, 2020 | Comments Off on 7/23 Webisode: Contact Tracing – What Employers Need to Know

Employers know they play a critical role in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keeping Buffalo Niagara’s economy moving forward.
The new mandate was issued as part of an executive order by Governor Cuomo and allows people to test-out of quarantine.

6/25 Webisode: A Reentry Plan for Today; A Strategy for the Office of Tomorrow

By growthzone | Jun 29, 2020 | Comments Off on 6/25 Webisode: A Reentry Plan for Today; A Strategy for the Office of Tomorrow

The Partnership hosted a webisode to hear from experts at Bergmann about returning to work and the future of the workplace.

6/11 Webisode: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act: Updates to the PPP

By growthzone | Jun 11, 2020 | Comments Off on 6/11 Webisode: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act: Updates to the PPP

The Partnership hosted a webisode to review updates to the Paycheck Protection Program and explain the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act.

Manufacturing Council Hosts: Navigating lending, tax law changes and the future of PPP

By growthzone | Jun 4, 2020 | Comments Off on Manufacturing Council Hosts: Navigating lending, tax law changes and the future of PPP

The Manufacturing Council hosted a virtual meeting to discuss the future of COVID-19 related governmental financial assistance and lending opportunities for local businesses.

The federal government is supplementing the original Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and new United States Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) guidance is released on a continuous basis.