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

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Aug 30, 2021

Expanded Eligibility for NYS COVID-19 Grant Program

Governor Kathy Hochul announced changes to the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program that increases the pool of...

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Jun 10, 2021

Accepting Applications: $800 Million Small Business Recovery Grant Program

The small business recovery grant program makes up to $800 million in funding available for small businesses to help them recover from...

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May 17, 2021

Effective May 19, New York Adopts CDC's Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated Individuals

Additional details on the State's New York Forward reopening guidance updates will be available here. Read the full announcement press...

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May 3, 2021

Easing of COVID-19 restrictions on businesses, gatherings and venues announced

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont today announced easing of COVID-19 pandemic...

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Apr 13, 2021

City of Albany Announces Upcoming Extended Patio & Outdoor Café Program Season

The City of Albany is kicking-off another season of the highly-anticipated Extended Patio & Outdoor Café program designed to assist local...

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Mar 12, 2021

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Announces Launch of 'Restart Albany'

In response to President Biden’s signing of the American Rescue Plan and the continued expansion of COVID vaccine availability, Mayor...

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Mar 4, 2021

SBDC: Updated PPP Sole Proprietor, Independent Contractor, Self-Employed Loan Calculation Guidance

The SBA has released updated guidance for the new PPP Loan Calculations for Sole Proprietors, Independent Contractors and Self-Employed...

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Feb 3, 2021

Applications Due March 3: Discover Albany Hospitality Great Program

The Michele L. Vennard Hospitality Grant Program of the Albany County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Fund is a fund of the Community...

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Jan 27, 2021

Applications Open For Downtown Resiliency Forgivable Loan Program

As small businesses have experienced major economic impacts related to COVID-19, state-mandated restrictions, and winter weather, the...

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Jan 8, 2021

Next Round Of PPP Is Starting January 11: Local Resources And Information

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection...

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Jan 4, 2021

Applications Are Available: Albany County COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program

The program will be administered by the Advanced Albany County Alliance LDC through a partnership with the Community Loan Fund, which...

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Dec 30, 2020

$500,000 In Grants To Be Made Available For Small Businesses In Albany County

On Wednesday, Albany County Executive Dan McCoy was joined by Albany County Legislature Chairman Andrew Joyce and Community Loan Fund of...

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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 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

Central Avenue BID Rebuild Marketing Grants

A Rebuild-Business Marketing Fund has been established for Central Avenue Business Improvement District businesses. These funds will be...

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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 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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