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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JUNE 2nd - 11AM
Hear an update, as well as answers to questions regarding the impact of COVID-19 on state and local finances and the role of the Comptroller's office in assistance and recovery.
- Date: Monday, June 1st
- Time: 11am
Register
and submit your questions today by clicking the button below!
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SBA Releases Additional Guidance for Borrowers and Lenders on PPP Loan Forgiveness
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The first interim final rule, which can be accessed
here
, addresses the borrower requirements for loan forgiveness.
The second interim final rule, which can be accessed
here
, addresses loan review procedures for lenders and borrowers.
Please note, loan forgiveness is not automatic. To apply, borrowers will need to submit the loan forgiveness application - with any required supporting documentation - to the lender who is servicing their PPP loan.
If you have received a PPP loan and will be completing the forgiveness application,
the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
has released a
Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness
. This guide can help you calculate your potential loan forgiveness amount, explains what happens to the portion of the loan that is not forgiven, and covers what supporting documentation you will need to submit.
- For more information on the Paycheck Protection Program, click here.
- To download the PPP loan forgiveness application form, with instructions, click here.
- To find an SBA approved local lender, click here.
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CBP Extends Temporary Closure of Trusted Traveler Enrollment Centers Until July 6
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U.S. Customs & Border Protection has extended the closure of Trusted Traveler Program enrollment centers until at least July 6, 2020. This involves all Trusted Traveler programs including NEXUS and FAST. CBP has closed the centers, where personal interviews are conducted, as a precautionary measure to minimize exposure of the public and of CBP and CBSA personnel to COVID-19. The temporary closure applies to all public access enrollment centers including the one at the Champlain port of entry.
Conditionally approved applicants who need an interview at an enrollment center will need to reschedule their
appointment online
after July 6. These applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail and TTP accounts for further information.
In response to COVID-19, CBP has extended the period of time that Trusted Traveler Program applications remain active. Each applicant now has 485 days from the date that CBP conditionally approves their application to complete the enrollment process. In addition, CBP will extend for up to 18 months the Trusted Traveler Program benefits of existing members who apply for renewal before their current membership expires.
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Trudeau Institute Studies COVID-19 While Helping Local Hospital
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The Trudeau Institute was built upon studying infectious diseases of the lungs, and its longtime hometown is known for fostering innovation in the field of public health. But earlier this year as researchers around the world started studying coronaviruses — which have been known since the 1960s, this current iteration being the seventh coronavirus, according to Trudeau Institute President Atsuo Kuki — it wasn’t clear what role, if any, Trudeau Institute would play in the fight against COVID-19.
That changed quickly...
Two teams at Trudeau are now working on COVID-19 in one way or another. One group is focusing on both influenza and COVID-19. Another group, which initially focused on influenza and Zika, shifted about 90% of its operations to focus on a vaccine for COVID-19.
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Missed a Webinar? We've Got You Covered!
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The
North Country Chamber of Commerce
is working hard to provide valuable webinars to help you and your employees return to work safely as well as compile with state and local mandates.
If you missed one of these webinars or need to refer back we have them all on
our website
and available to you.
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To help the North Country reopen safely and meet the state and local mandates, T
he North Country Chamber of Commerce
has created a comprehensive list of resources to navigate state and local requirements. Check out the home page for details. There is also a
series of webinars
available for businesses to help educate and provide answers to common questions.
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- Looking for Supplies: If your business is looking for hard to find protective products, we have created a list of businesses offering hand sanitizer, gloves, wipes, masks and other items.
- 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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