Implementing New CDC Guidance
- Industry Specific Guidance
- Overview
- Active Guidance - These New York Forward reopening industry guidelines are still in effect.
- Archived Guidance - Archived New York Forward industry reopening guidance documents are no longer mandatory. These documents are being made available as a public reference and resource only.
- For questions, please contact Empire State Development (ESD) at 716-846-8200 or use their online form
- File a Complaint Here
Report a Positive COVID-19 Case at Your Business/School
- Complete and Submit the Form to Report an Employee/Student/Volunteer who Tests Positive for COVID-19
- See Isolation, Quarantine, Return to Work Documents and Information
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Businesses
- PPE Vendor List for Businesses and Application to be Added to PPE List
- Community Organization PPE Request Form: This form is to be used by community groups, youth programs, block clubs, community centers and faith institutions/places of worship to request personal protective equipment (PPE). See form for additional details.
Financial Support
- NY State Emergency Rental Assistance Program - provides assistance with up to 12 months of past-due rent, three months of prospective rental assistance and 12 months of utility arrears payments to eligible New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status.
- Erie County Business Task Force: Immediate Targeted Assistance for Local Businesses Struggling with the Effects of COVID-19
- Empire State Development (ESD): Economic Recovery and COVID-19 Loans and Assistance
- Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA): ECIDA COVID-19 Disaster Relief Business Programs or call 716-856-6525
- Buffalo Niagara Partnership (BNP): Online informational and connection platform for businesses impacted by COVID-19
- Small Business Administration (SBA) Coronavirus Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources or call 716-551-4301 or 1-800-659-2955
- US Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide & Checklist
- Unemployment/Employment, Employee Paid Leave Rights, CARES Act
- NY Business Express Incentive Wizard - Learn what NY State business incentives you may be able to take advantage of
Additional Information and Resources
- Support your local businesses! Shop 716 eGift Card!
- Essential Business List
- Travel
- Erie County Emergency Orders and NY State Executive Orders
- Business Reopening Lookup Tool
- Small Business Administration (SBA) Buffalo District Office or call 716-551-4301 or 1-800-659-2955
- OSHA Guidance
- Childcare Resource Network (CCRN): clearinghouse for childcare openings
- CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility (CDC)
- NYSDOH COVID-19 Hotline: 1-888-364-3065
- ECDOH COVID-19 Information: (716) 858-2929
- Community Resources - a variety of resources available to help you deal with the COVID-19 situation