(September 10, 2020) – Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy announces that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $8 million… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Regional News
Ashby Proposes $5,000 Small Business Tax Credit
Assemblyman Jake Ashby (R,C,I,Ref-Castleton) recently introduced legislation (A.10543) to create a $5,000 small business tax credit to reimburse businesses which make facility upgrades, adjustments or… Read more »
Majority of Upstate CEOs Say Return to Pre-Virus Economy Will Take Longer than 6 Months
Only 31 percent of CEOs expect the New York State economy to return to pre-virus levels of revenue and employment within the next six months… Read more »
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Fund with Vistaprint to Support Small Business Recovery in Economically Vulnerable Communities
Small businesses are the foundation of our communities and our economy. Employing nearly half the American workforce, they keep our neighborhoods running and make them… Read more »
U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham on Operational Updates
(March 18, 2020) Less than one week ago, the 2020 Census fully kicked off, and invitations continue to arrive in mailboxes across the nation. As… Read more »
Governor Cuomo Announces Three-Way Agreement with Legislature on Paid-Sick Leave Bill to Provide Immediate Assistance for New Yorkers Impacted by COVID-19
(March 17, 2020) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a three-way agreement with the Legislature on a bill guaranteeing job protection and pay for New… Read more »
Amid Lack of Federal Direction, Governor Cuomo, Governor Murphy and Governor Lamont Announce Regional Approach to Combatting COVID-19
(March 16, 2020) Amid a lack of federal direction and nationwide standards, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut… Read more »
Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response Fund Created to Provide Support for Affected Communities
Co-led by the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region and the United Way of the Greater Capital Region, The Capital Region Community COVID-19 Response… Read more »
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources
Updated: March 17, 2020 The Capital Region Chamber is dedicated to providing leadership and resources for our members and region. While we may be in… Read more »
SBA To Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement on Friday, March 13, 2020 in response to the President’s address to the nation: “The President took… Read more »
