IMPORTANT UPCOMING EMPLOYER EVENTS:
Webinar: On the changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Application for Forgiveness. Networking encouraged during the program.
Host: Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Date: June 24 at 5PM
Sponsors: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Chase Bank and RBT CPAs
Register:HERE
Webinar: Do you know your breakeven point? Can you create cash flow projections? These tools help to control your short- and long-term business strategy, and marketing decisions. Learn to turn numbers into friends to make knowledge-based day-to-day decisions and increase your bottom line.
Host: Small Business Development Center
Date: June 25 at 10AM
Register: HERE
·RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY TEMPORAL THERMOMETER, FACE SHIELD AND OR FACE COVERINGS FOR YOUR PERSONAL CARE BUSINESS:
o Hair, Nail, Tanning or Wax Salon
o Barbershop
o Tattoo/Piercing facility
o Appearance Enhancement Practitioner
o Massage Therapy Facility
o Spa
o Cosmetologist
·To learn more and to register for these items, click HERE. Courtesy of the County of Dutchess and distributed by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
·As community-minded stewards of our destination, Dutchess Tourism is interested in learning the opinions of potential visitors and residents of Dutchess County. Please share your thoughts to help guide the organization as they plan for the economic recovery phase and re-opening of our community. Participate in the VisitororResidentSentiment Survey – each take less than 5 minutes – and you'll be entered to win an Adams Fairacre Farms gift card, worth $100! Surveys Close July 2!
·The postponed New York State sales tax filing deadline is coming up on Monday, June 22. This is the sales tax deadline that was initially rescheduled in March.
·In order to apply for funds through the Paycheck Protection Program, the bank must submit the loan application to the SBA no later than June 30th. If you wish to apply for this program, you must apply well in advance of this deadline. For a list of local lenders click HERE.
·The Mid-Hudson region is on track to enter phase 3 of reopening on next Tuesday, June 23. Phase 3 includes guidelines for food services and non-hair-related personal care businesses and services, including tattoo and piercing facilities, appearance enhancement practitioners, massage therapy, spas, cosmetology, nail specialty, UV and non-UV tanning, or waxing. Phase 3 also allows for gatherings of up to 25 people. Some additional sport and recreation can begin on July 6, following guidelines found HERE. If you are an employer included in phase 3, you must take the following steps:
1.Go to the NY Forward website HERE.
2.Click on “Phase Three Guidance.”
3.Select your industry by scrolling down on the left side navigation bar.
4.Click on and read “View Summary Guidelines” for your industry.
5.Click on and read “Read and Affirm the Detailed Guidelines” for your industry, and then click the link at the bottom of the page orHEREto complete the form and hit submit.
6.Click on “Print Business Safety Plan Template” for your industry, and then print and fill out the template, and keep on file at your place of business.
Implement the Safety Plan.