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1. Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber website provides resource links for businesses for financial assistance and state and federal programs.

2. Cayuga Economic Development Agency Microloan Program

The Cayuga Economic Development Agency (CEDA) is offering an Emergency Microloan for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

3. Empire State Development

Information for businesses regarding state regulations and general guidance related to the coronavirus.

4. Essential Businesses

Essential Business Guidance from Empire State Development for determining whether a business is subject to a workforce reduction under recent executive orders

5. Facebook Group

Community Facebook group Auburn support local businesses shares tips and resources

6. Grocery Store Information

Article about grocery stores hours, senior hours, and buying limits

Instacart - Groceries delivered to your door from local grocery stores, stores currently participating with Instacart: Wegmans, Tops, BJ’s, Aldi

Maxwell’s Food Store in Auburn also delivers 315-253-5621; call in before 10 am

Shop Walmart’s food selection online; free same-day pickup when you order before 1 pm

7. Loan Programs

Governor Cuomo has issued the proper declaration to allow businesses to apply for disaster loans from the US Small Business Administration (SBA). Loans will be available to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in designated areas. Call the SBA at 1-800-659-2955 or email.

8. Restaurant Delivery & Take-Out

A list of eateries that offer delivery and/or tak-oout

9. Sell products to NYS

NYS is in need of masks gloves and gowns

10. Shared Work Program

The Department of Labor is also reminding businesses of its Shared Work Program that can provide an alternative to laying off employees during business downturns by allowing workers to work a reduced work schedule and collect partial unemployment insurance benefits for up to 26 weeks. Instead of cutting staff, a business is able to reduce the number of hours of all employees or just a certain group.