Dear Chamber, Community Members, and Visitors:
Although the Chamber office is closed to the public due to health and safety concerns associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19), members of the staff are working from home and periodically in the office.
We continue to encourage the public to shop local for their goods and services. Please follow us on Facebook @RomeNYChamberOfCommerce and @ShopRomeNYFirst for updates on services available locally. Additional links to updates and important information are listed below.
Contact us by: Phone: 315-337-1700 Email: Info@RomeChamber.com
Rome is a vibrant city with a promising future. The officers, directors, and staff of our Chamber pledge to continue to advocate vigorously on behalf of our members and our community.
Additional Links:
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LOCAL
City of Rome, NY
Oneida County
Restart Oneida County
As we begin restarting our economy and entering phase one, we have created this resource page to help business owners navigate opening safely and responsibly.
Oneida County Best Practices Guidelines
Oneida County Business Reopening Toolkit
Re-opening Checklist
For questions pertaining to how to reopen your business using the Oneida County Toolkit email: RestartOC@ocgov.net
Department of Health
Food
Restaurants, Food & Beverages
Rome, NY Take Out & Delivery Options
Schools
Rome City School District
Media
Rome Sentinel
Utica Observer Dispatch
NEW YORK STATE
New York State
NYS Attorney General
NYS Economic Development
Businesses, organizations and individuals who want to express a desire to support New York State as it responds to the virus outbreak or are looking to volunteer or contribute to the State’s effort should contact the Governor’s Office at covid19assistance@exec.ny.gov
ESD has set up a web portal and FAQ page for individuals and businesses with business-related COVID-19 issues and questions on this website with all COVID-19 info: https://esd.ny.gov/esd-covid-19-related-resources
Business Council of New York
NYS Department of Labor/Employment/Unemployment
New York State Department of Labor
DOL Filing System and Extended Hours
DOL Shared Work Program
NYS Workers' Compensation Board
UNITED STATES
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
SMALL BUSINESS
Mohawk Valley SBDC
SBA Express Bridge Loan Expansion In response to the COVID-19 National Emergency, the SBA Express Bridge Loan (EBL) Pilot Program has been modified and the term extended. The EBL Pilot Program is designed to supplement the Agency’s direct disaster loan capabilities and authorizes SBA Express Lenders to provide expedited SBA-guaranteed bridge loan financing on an emergency basis in amounts up to $25,000 for disaster-related purposes. Click here for eligibility requirements.
US Small Business Administration
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Facebook For Business
HOUSEHOLD
Pets/Agriculture/Home & Garden/Environment
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Cornell Cooperative Extension
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