Stay Informed

We are asking businesses and private nonprofits of any size or sector to take a ten minute survey to assess the impact of the coronavirus on their operations, finances, and employees. Your answers will help assess the impact of COVID-19 on our local economy. Responses are requested by April 1, 2020. The survey, list of council members, and list of resources can be found at the Nassau County Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council webpage.

Tips for businesses affected by COVID-19:

• Take the Nassau County Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council Survey by April 1, 2020.
• SBA disaster assistance program is working to offer loans to affected businesses.  We encourage all businesses to register and apply. You can also email [email protected] and call 1-800-659-2955.
• Let Nassau County know if you are applying for assistance at [email protected] so the county can track which businesses are being affected.
• Track your expenses and losses during this period and keep all receipts.
  
• Contact your bank for a business loan. If you are approved for a loan at 3.75% or comparable rate, the SBA will not offer you something better.
• Contact your vendors and negotiate better payment terms.
• Make good faith payments to vendors and employees to stay as current as possible. 

Show Small Businesses Your Support
Consider purchasing a gift card from a local small business to use in the future.

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

Local
Text COVID19NC to 888777
Nassau County Coronavirus Hotline: (516) 227-9570
https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/4946/Coronavirus-COVID-19

State
New York State Coronavirus Hotline (888) 364-3065
NYS Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Page

Federal
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
CDC Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities
CDC Large Event Planning Interim Guidance