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Jefferson County Economic Development is committed to helping businesses through this current situation we are all being affected by in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. If your business is experiencing issues, please do not hesitate to reach out directly:
Our main office number is 315 782 5865 but might be easiest to call CELL NUMBERS or EMAIL:
Donald Alexander CEO 315 783 2000 dcalexander@jcida.com
David Zembiec 315 286 3222 dzembiec@jcida.com
Marshall Weir 518 365 9128 mweir@jcida.com
Jay Matteson 315 783 2251 coordinator@comefarmwithus.com
Manufacturers: Governor Cuomo has issued
Executive Order No. 202.7 and New York on PAUSE Essential Businesses with details about the 100% in-person workforce reduction as of 3/21/2020. Essential businesses including food processing, are exempt from this requirement
. A waiver for businesses that request exemption form the reduction is available HERE.
Empire State Development has provided guidance on workplace reductions AND
ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES HERE. See
Frequently asked questions HERE.
Small Businesses: The small Business Administration
(guide to resources HERE) has approved a statewide disaster declaration for New York. This enables eligible small businesses
to apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans HERE. This program provides up to $2million in necessary working capital until normal operations resume
. Payroll Protection Program HERE . Applicants can also call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800 659 2955 or email
disastercustomerservice@sba.gov..