Phase 1 - Re-Opening Information
Phase One: Construction
Building Equipment Contractors
Building Finishing Contractors
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Highway, Street and Bridge Construction
Land Subdivision
Nonresidential Building Construction
Residential Building Construction
Utility System Construction
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Phase One: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production
Other Animal Production
Other Crop...
2020 Northwest Jazz Festival Cancelled
The 2020 Northwest Jazz Festival has been cancelled - will resume in 2021
Lewiston, NY - The Northwest Jazz Festival of Historic Lewiston, NY announced today that this year’s Festival has been cancelled. The Board of Director Chairman George Osborne stated “It is with much regret...
Phase 1 - Preparing to Re-Open
We have received important links from NYS regarding Re-Opening information. At this time we only have details on PHASE 1. Please see below:
While the WNY region has not yet been cleared for re-opening, our businesses should begin to consult the resources on https://forward.ny.gov/ and use them to...
Niagara Falls USA Fishing Forecast 5/13/20
Niagara Falls USA Fishing Forecast for May 13, 2020 from Destination Niagara USA
On May 6, Morgan Fonzi of Gasport reeled in a big white bass from the lower Niagara River that weighed 3 pounds, 8 ounces while fishing with his dad, Capt. Joe Fonzi of...
When can Niagara County Open?
When can Niagara County OPEN?
NYS has a Regional Monitoring Dashboard with metrics to determine opening (in Phases). Click HERE.
Description of Metrics:
These metrics have been established based on guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, the U.S. Department of State, and other public...
EIDL Now Open to Agricultural Businesses ONLY
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Now Open to Agricultural Businesses Only
The SBA is now accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance applications on a limited basis only, in order to provide unprecedented relief to U.S. agricultural businesses.
The application is available at: www.SBA.gov/Disaster.
The...
Resilience in a Box
Resilience in a Box is based on best practices and designed to educate business leaders on disaster preparedness and business resilience. Amid #COVID19 this information is especially pertinent.
The US Chamber has put together these resources to guide companies toward addressing preparedness issues while building in...
Artpark - Call for Artists!
Artpark is looking for Artists to submit a proposal for an exciting collaboration project with the Artpark Bridges program involving a large scale mural on the big parking lot at the 4th street entrance. Check out the details in the link below!
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-for-artists--Seeking-proposals-for-Parking-Lot-Mural-Project.html?soid=1124816407571&aid=wV19NqjUj-8
SBA cautions business on increase of lending SCAMS
SBA cautions business on increase of lending SCAMS Reports of scammers are on the rise with respect to the PPP and EIDL programs. You are encouraged to report fraud directly via the information below. https://www.sba.gov/document/report--sba-programs-scams-fraud-alerts A couple of things that we’ve seen directly: Emails impersonating SBA to a borrower...
Face Masks for Essential Workers
Governor issued as part of Executive Order 202.16 this:
For all essential businesses or entities, any employees who are present in the workplace shall be provided and shall wear face coverings when in direct contact with customers or members of the public. Businesses must provide, at...