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NY State's COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted Across Commercial Settings

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Nov 2, 2020

SBDC Announces Getting Started With E-Commerce Webinar Series

The Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany is pleased to announce its Getting Started with E-Commerce Webinar...

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Oct 9, 2020

SBA Releases New Guidelines And New Forgiveness Process for PPP Loans Under $50,000

Click here to view the simplified loan forgiveness application. Click here to view the instructions for completing the simplified loan...

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Sep 24, 2020

Empire State Development Expands NY Forward Loan Fund To Include PPP Recipients

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) recipients are now eligible to receive low-interest...

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Sep 10, 2020

New Locally Administered Low-Interest, Low-Leverage Loan Fund to aid Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

The Capital Region Advancement Fund can provide low-interest working capital loans to help stabilize local business operations and retain...

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Aug 21, 2020

Survey To Support CREDC 2020 Economic Recovery Strategy

The Capital Region Economic Development Council is preparing a 2020 COVID-19 Economic Recovery Strategy for the Region. Completing the...

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Aug 18, 2020

Application Now Available: COVID-19 Small Business Adaptation Program

City of Albany small businesses impacted by the ongoing pandemic that need assistance in covering costs related to operating in...

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Aug 17, 2020

Gyms And Fitness Centers Can Reopen Starting Aug. 24

Updated at 3:30 p.m., Governor.NY.Gov news. Governor Cuomo today announced that gyms and fitness centers can reopen in New York starting...

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Aug 13, 2020

Bowling alleys throughout New York will be allowed to reopen Monday

Governor Cuomo announced that bowling alleys will be able to operate at a 50 percent maximum occupancy limit; face coverings and social...

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Aug 10, 2020

Apply: COVID-19 Small Business Adaptation Program

City of Albany small businesses impacted by the ongoing pandemic that need assistance in covering costs related to operating in...

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Jul 31, 2020

August 3 Is Round 5 Deadline For LISC Small Business Relief Grant

Companies including Sam's Club and Verizon are participating in a COVID-19 small business relief fund being administered by the Local...

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Jul 23, 2020

Discover Albany Digital Guide

Due to the pandemic-driven shifting hours and operational changes of many local businesses and attractions - Discover Albany is making a...

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Jul 16, 2020

New Regulations For Bars And Restaurants Announced By Governor Cuomo

UPDATE 7/23/20: The New York State Liquore Authority has posted a Q&A on the Food Requirement with Alcoholic Beverage Purchase Guidance:...

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Jul 15, 2020

Albany Curbside Pickup, Outdoor Cafe Programs Extended

Mayor Kathy Sheehan has announced the extension of two programs designed to assist local eateries by providing safe and socially...

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Jul 2, 2020

House Passes PPP Extension, Heads to President's Desk

The House followed the U.S. Senate's lead and passed an extension to the Paycheck Protection Program, voting by unanimous consent to move...

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Jul 1, 2020

Potential Extension of PPP on Tap

Hours before the Paycheck Protection Program was set to expire yesterday, the U.S. Senate unexpectedly passed a measure to extend the...

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Jun 30, 2020

NY Forward Phase IV: What Business Owners Need To know

Governor Cuomo released the NY Forward reopening plan including a detailed list of industries and types of businesses that will be able...

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Jun 30, 2020

Update On Outdoor Dining Street Closures

The City of Albany has offered additional details and clarifications on a series of street and parking lane closures announced earlier...

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Jun 30, 2020

Today Is the Deadline for PPP Applications

Today is the deadline for small businesses to apply for forgivable federal Paycheck Protection Program loans. Even for those businesses...

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Jun 30, 2020

To-Go, Delivery Alcohol Sales Can Continue Through July 18

Gov. Andrew Cuomo over the weekend signed an executive order extending the ability of businesses that engage in the sale of alcoholic...

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Jun 23, 2020

$350,000 In Small Business Grants Announced To Support Central Avenue and Downtown Albany Businesses

The Downtown Albany and Central Avenue Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) announced $350,000 in grants are now available to businesses...

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