APPLY FOR BENEFITS

As a public organization, we work hard to assist in the economic development of Broome County. We have two separate entities designed to accomplish this purpose, the IDA and the LDC.

To apply for financial assistance, you must first complete an application to be considered by our staff and board of directors.

Select an application by clicking on the appropriate button below. This will download a PDF document with step-by-step instructions and the application.

#THRIVENOW

Back to All Articles

Posted on Mar 16th, 2020

Highlight/Resources for Businesses affected by Covid-19

Binghamton Business News

There are a number of local, State and Federal resources to help guide businesses during the current economic slowdown brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic.  We will update these resources as more information and additional programs become available.

The Small Business Administration has created a guidance page for businesses, it is available at https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19.

Other resources include the following links:

Local

https://theagency-ny.com/ 

http://www.gobroomecounty.com/

https://greaterbinghamtonchamber.com/

https://www.binghamton-ny.gov/government/boards-and-commissions/binghamton-local-development-corporation-bldc

https://www.townofunion.com/departments/economic-development.html

State

Get Involved:How Can you Help

Essential Businesses 

Empire State Development Resource Guide to COVID-19 SBA Disaster Loans

NYS Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Page

The Business Council’s ‘Business to Business’ Page

https://www.labor.ny.gov/home/

Federal

The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus

Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers

CDC Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities

CDC Large Event Planning Interim Guidance

Other Resources

Johns Hopkins – Coronavirus Disease 2019 vs. the Flu
Johns Hopkins – Real-time COVID-19 Global Tracking & Interactive Dashboard
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Information Page
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workplace Tips for Employees
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Guidance for Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus
OSHA Guidance: Getting the Workplace Ready for COVID-19
EEOC Guidance: Pandemic Preparedness and the ADA

For more information, please contact The Agency Broome County IDA/LDC directly by calling 607.584.9000 or emailing info@theagency-ny.com

SHARE
ASSISTANCE