COVID-19
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
The Partnership hosted a webisode to hear from experts at Bergmann about returning to work and the future of the workplace.
Read More6/11 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.
Read MoreManufacturing 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.
Read MoreManufacturing Council Hosts: Employer Liability Protection
The Manufacturing Council hosted a virtual meeting for all local employers, especially in the manufacturing sector, who are concerned about facility safety standards and employee safety in an ever changing business and regulatory climate.
Read More5/20 Webisode: NYS Reopening Guidelines: HR & Legal Implications
The Partnership hosted a webisode to review reopening guidelines and the safety business plan template.
NYS released industry specific guidelines for the reopening of businesses, which include a Business Safety Plan Template. Having a clear and available safety plan will be a critical part of the reopening process for businesses.
Read More5/1 Webisode: NYS Shared Work Program – Retain Employees During a Slowdown
The economic impacts of COVID-19 are affecting Buffalo Niagara businesses and their workforce. Fortunately, there are state programs to help – The NYS Shared Work Program helps employers avoid some of the problems caused by a layoff.
Read More5/7 Manufacturing Council Meeting: Inside COVID-19 – Operational Protocols
The Partnership hosted a special Manufacturing Council meeting on safe operating practices in the wake of COVID-19.
Safe facility and operational management are critical focal points for both the remainder of the New York State on PAUSE order and the wider reopening of the regional economy to come.
Read More5/6 Webisode: WNY Impact Survey Results
The Partnership hosted a webisode to review updates to the Paycheck Protection Program and explain the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act.
Read More4/10 Webisode: SBA Loan Facts – EIDL and the Paycheck Protection Program
Two federal loan programs are now open and available to employers to help stabilize businesses reeling from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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