Below is a list of resources to keep our community up to date about the latest news on COVID-19. You will also find links to Ulster County, Hudson Valley, New York State and United States Federal organizations that are supporting business and individuals through the current Corona Virus (Covid-19) outbreak. 

US Department of Labor
COVID-19 and the Workplace Information 

Small Business / HR Quick Reference Guide
​as of: 3/23/2020

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For specific Corona Virus (COVID-19) HR / Employee Related Questions please contact: 

​Janet Giannetta, SPHR, SHRM-SCP | Partner
11 Racquet Road | Newburgh, NY 12550
tel (845) 567-3978 | mobile (845) 549-0062 | fax (845) 567-9228
jgiannetta@VisionsHR.com | Ext. 212

New Paltz Virtual Town Square

​This Facebook Group was started to be a place where the New Paltz Community could come to stay in touch, learn new skills and share information. 

This will become a Virtual Main Street to help our community stay connected and support each other through scheduled virtual meetups, informational posts and nurturing business connections. 

Ulster County Government

Ulster County Covid-19
​Resources and Information
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Disaster Loan Assistance​

Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters​

Centers for Disease Control

Latest information from the Centers for Disease Control regarding the Covid-19 Virus Outbreak

​SBA Coronavirus Economic Injury Disaster Loan

SBA is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to (a) small businesses or (b) private nonprofit organizations that are suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus.

Project Resilience​

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​Project Resilience is a countywide partnership to organize fundraising, meal delivery, and other support to those in need throughout the county following the outbreak of COVID-19. 
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New York State
​Department of Labor

Latest news regarding changes in benefits due to the COVID-19 virus - including sick leave, paid family leave, and disability benefits etc. ​

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US Chamber of Commerce

Coronavirus Tax Relief

Empire State Development
​Coronavirus Emergency Loans: Small Business Guide and Checklist
The IRS has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus. This page will be updated as new information is available. ​
​As New York State continually monitors and responds to developments related to COVID-19, ESD is providing up-to-date guidance and business-related resources.

openforbusiness.org

Small businesses are the lifeblood of many economies around the world. The recent COVID-19 outbreak is having a disproportionate impact on these businesses, who lack the resources of larger organizations to stay open.​
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The Open for Business Hub lists technology companies that are helping small businesses by enabling remote work throughout this period.