The Chamber of Commerce is advocating for our businesses and the community they serve. We want to direct our businesses to the best up-to-date resources available.

If you have any questions or need further direction, please contact our office at 756-2814 or email info@cortlandareachamber.com

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As of May 15, 2020 the central region has been granted authority to start opening businesses in phases.

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Employer COVID Best Practices

   Links to COVID-19 resources as well as for business and their employees (including unemployment filing)

Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 

Employee steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 

   A multitude of resources from the CDC.

     Keep up to date with information provided by our Governor's office.

NY FORWARD Loan Fund information

 Disaster Loan Assistance

Printable .pdf document in regards to the CARES Act. 

   Childcare for ESSENTIAL TIER 1 employees may be available.

Information including  local school and business closings/resources and local government office information.