Hello Chamber Members and Partners,
Here are the latest updates and resources for businesses and employees during this uncertain time.
Send us any questions or updates you may have, we are here to help provide information, connect the dots and assure those in the North Country that we will get through this together.
Onward and Be Well!
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REMINDER: TAX DAY IS NOW JULY 15TH
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Just a reminder that traditionally today, April 15th, is your last day to file income
taxes
. However, the government has extended the filing deadline to July 15th due to the current pandemic.
If you have questions about taxes and filing please check out
our website
for a complete list of member CPAs and accounting firms.
So don't panic - you have time!
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SBA WEBINAR FRIDAY: FEDERAL SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
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Information and your questions on the EIDL and PPP answered!
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program
- EIDL Cash Advance
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Date:
Friday, April 17th
Time:
10:30am
Staff from the
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
will be on the call to provide the most up-to-date information available on the programs to our business community and chamber members, as well as, answer your questions.
Questions will be accepted ahead of time, using the "
REGISTER TODAY
" button below. Due to time constraints, questions will not be accepted during the webinar itself.
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CBSA REDUCING HOURS AT THREE LOCAL OUT-PORTS
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HEMMINGFORD (Mooers)
LACOLLE ROUTE 221 (Overton Corners)
LACOLLE ROUTE 223 (Rouses Point)
The Canadian ports of entry at these three locations will now be open daily 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The main Canadian border crossing at Lacolle on I-87 will remain fully operational 24/7, similar to Champlain.
Recently,
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
reduced hours of operation on the U.S. side of these out-ports (Mooers, Overton Corners and Rouses Point) to 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. The reductions at the smaller ports are due to a more than 90% reduction in car activity, and the hours are different as a reflection in part of continued commuter activity and when it occurs in each direction.
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GUIDANCE ON REQUIRING FACE COVERINGS FOR EMPLOYEES DURING THIS OUTBREAK
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For all essential businesses or entities, any employees who are present in the workplace shall be provided and shall wear face coverings when in direct contact with customers or members of the public. Businesses must provide, at their expense, such face coverings for their employees. This provision may be enforced by local governments or local law enforcement as if it were an order pursuant to section 12 or 12-b of the Public Health Law.
This requirement shall be effective Wednesday, April 15 at 8 p.m.
Guidance: Essential businesses, as well as state and local government agencies and authorities, must procure, fashion, or otherwise obtain face coverings and provide such coverings to employees who directly interact with the public during the course of their work at no-cost to the employee.
- Businesses are deemed essential by the Empire State Development Corporation (ESD), pursuant to the authority provided in Executive Order 202.6. Please visit the ESD website for specific information on essential businesses. For the purpose of this guidance, essential businesses shall also provide face coverings to contractors, including independent contractors.
- Face coverings include, but are not limited to, cloth (e.g. homemade sewn, quick cut, bandana), surgical masks, N-95 respirators, and face shields.
Please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)” website
for information on cloth face covers and other types of personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as instructions on use and cleaning.
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LOOKING FOR SUPPLIES? SELLING SUPPLIES? LET US KNOW!
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If your business is looking for hard to find protective products, we are
creating a list
of businesses offering hand sanitizer, gloves, wipes, masks and other items.
Below are
some local members
,
including two who are now producing hand sanitizer locally.
Please
LET US KNOW
if your business is offering/selling any of these products and we will add you to our website and growing list. If you are looking for items,
LET US KNOW AS WELL
and we will try to help make a connection.
Belcam Inc.
Rouses Point, NY
800.328.3006
Available:
Four Maples Vineyard & Winery
Champlain, NY
Erwin Kalmar
514.823.7085
Available:
Haun Welding Supply Inc.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Mike Dupee
518.563.1240
Available:
- Face Shields
- Respirators
- Masks- call for availability
- Gloves
- Pressure Cleaner
- Steam Cleaner
Reynolds & Sons
Kristin Darrah
802.505.9193
800,639.2901
- Hand Sanitizer
- Disinfecting Wipes
- Spray Bottles
- Face Masks
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A MESSAGE FROM CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
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A message from University President, Tony Collins
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JCEO OPENS NEW FOOD PANTRY IN SARANAC LAKE
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JCEO announced that they have opened a new food pantry in Saranac Lake.
They have had this projects in the works for several months in partnership with the School District and they were able to expedite it given the increased needs during this time It is located at Saranac Lake High School through Door #17.
At this time, it is open by appointment by calling 518.897.1446 to schedule their time.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: CARRIAGE HOUSE COOKING SCHOOL
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We love seeing our members getting creative and creating community during this unprecedented time.
Chef Curtiss will share his expertise, humor and authentic cooking style with you, your family and friends to help you navigate your pantry. Please join him for a live online cooking class on Thursday.
Chef Curtiss will be making Bucatini All’Amatriciana, a classic Italian pasta dish that is the definition of elegant simplicity. It is also a dish in which you will most likely already have the ingredients for in your pantry.
DATE: Thursday, April 16th
TIME: 5:30pm
Give him a like on
Facebook
– We will see you live, Thursday night!
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DONATE NOW: FEED OUR FRONTLINE
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Hospital staff is working around the clock and risking their own health to care for our North Country residents. Restaurants are struggling to stay open, and people want to know how they can help others get through this challenging time.
All funds raised will be used to buy meals for our frontline at area hospitals.
If you would like to help support the health care community and local restaurants,
DONATE TODAY.
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The home page of the Chamber's website is now your go to resource for all things Coronavirus related. From information to help your business, health insurance, employee guidelines, restaurant offerings and CDC resources,
northcountrychamber.com
will hopefully make things a bit easier for you during this challenging time.
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- Now Hiring: Whether you are hiring or looking for work, we have a page dedicated to helping pair potential employees with employers.
- Webinars: Did you miss one of our webinars, you can find them all here.
- How to Help: If you are looking for a way to help the North Country, we have created an ever growing list of needs in our community. And if you are a non-profit, health care organization or a business helping those in need, email us with your needs, contact information and we will be happy to add you to our growing list.
- SCORE: Visit Scores Coronavirus page for webinars and useful articles for small businesses.
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Have Questions? We're here to help!
North Country Chamber of Commerce
518.563.1000
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