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Reopening Clarkstown: A Helpful Guide for Small Business

May 21, 20201

Program

• Introduction—Supervisor George Hoehmann

• Understanding New York State’s Reopening Policy & Social Distancing Best Practices—Leslie Kahn and Erik Asheim

• Small Business Administration Programs & Services—Thomas Morley

• Nanuet Chamber of Commerce—Susan Farese

• New City Chamber of Commerce—Roxanne Perrone

• Planning Process & Comprehensive Plan—Joe Simoes

• Participant Questions & Answers2

Introduction

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The state will monitor core factors to determine if/when a region can reopen and enter Phase I.

These criteria are designed to allow phased reopenings to begin in each region only if:

•The infection rate is sufficiently low;

•The health care system has the capacity to absorb a potential resurgence in new cases;

•Diagnostic testing capacity is sufficiently high to detect and isolate new cases; and

•Robust contact-tracing capacity is in place to help prevent the spread of the virus.

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Reopening Policy

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• Essential Businesses as outlined by the Empire State Development Corporation• Restaurants/Bars: Take-out/Curb-side pick-up only• Retail: Delivery for orders placed remotely (1 person at location fulfilling orders; 1 person

delivering)• Landscaping, gardening and horticulture

• Some Recreation/Entertainment• Drive-in movie theatres• Parks and other open public spaces, except playgrounds and other areas of congregation

where social distancing cannot be achieved• Outdoor, low-risk recreational activities

• Tennis• Golf• Pickle-Ball• Non-motorized boat use and rentals, such as rowboats, kayaks, canoes

What Can Be Open Today?

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Phase I• Construction• Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and

Hunting• Retail - (Only curbside & in-store pickup /

drop off)

• Manufacturing• Wholesale Trade

Phase II

• Professional Services• Retail• Administrative Support• Real Estate/Rental & Leasing

Phase III

• Restaurants/Food Services

Phase IV

• Arts/Entertainment/Recreation• Education

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• Construction• Retail• Fishing Services/For Hire Vessels• Manufacturing

You MUST review your industry’s guidelines and AFFIRM that you understand and will abide by them.

The Affirmation Statement is at the bottom of the guideline document.

Phase One Requirement:Guidance Review & Affirmation

Safety Plan is required for all businesses

• How you plan to prevent spread

• Does not need to be submitted, but must be on premises

• Must be made available upon request

• Subject to inspection

COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan

Phase One Requirement:Completion of Health & Safety Plan

Guidelines & Components of Health & Safety Plan

Mandatory & Recommended Best Practices

–Physical Distancing

–Protective Equipment

–Hygiene & Cleaning

–Communication

– Screening

Hygienic Barriers & Social Distancing Markers

Get Creative!• Reservations/Wait in Car• Post Menus on Website• Disposable Paper Menus/Placemat Menus• Non-communal condiments• Pay-At-Table Terminals• Add/Expand Curbside Pick-up and Delivery Options• “Drive-in” Parking Lot Dining – Permit Required*• Add/Expand Outdoor Seating – Permit Required*

*The Town Board will be considering a resolution to allow expanded outdoor seating

Building/Fire/Code Enforcement

• Town of Clarkstown will enforce all State and Local Executive Orders

• The Town’s Building Department and Code Enforcement officers will continue to follow up on all complaints received by the public

• Building/Fire Inspections will be prioritized, to help businesses open quickly, once permitted by Governor

• If inspection is needed, contact Building Department at: phone (845) 639-2100 or email building@clarkstown.org or Fire Inspectors at (845) 639-2091

Building/Fire/Code Enforcement

Event Permit applications will be processed in accordance to law for:

• Tent Events

• Expanded Outdoor Seating for Restaurants

• Drive-In Parking Lot Dining

https://town.clarkstown.ny.us/town_hall/building/downloadable_forms

Resources

NY State Guidance

• https://forward.ny.gov

• https://forward.ny.gov/industries-reopening-phase#top

• https://forward.ny.gov/metrics-guide-reopening-new-york

• https://forward.ny.gov/members-regional-control-rooms

• https://esd.ny.gov/nyforward-faq

• https://www.businessexpress.ny.gov/app/nyforward

NY SBDC & US SBA Programs & Services

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As It Stands Now NY’s Phases

Triggers, timing, metrics

https://forward.ny.gov/industries-reopening-phase

Business Precautions

Protections for employees, for customers

Workspace, processes, obligations

Recommended Practices

Distancing, PPE, scheduling, hygiene, reporting,OSHA 3990 (https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf)

Strategic Considerations

Covid has no expiration date, vaccine is far off

Acceptance of risk, direct impact on consumer behavior, B to B, B to C

Customer facing considerations

Re-engage with customers, re-define sales process

Business Facing

Plans, supply/distribution chains, re-capturing customers

Strategic Considerations

Frictionless Mobility

Minding Myself

Redefining Home

Privacy

Globalization

Environment

SBA Resources

• EIDL – not currently accepting applications

• PPP – currently open, plenty of availability

• Express Loans – currently open, limited bank participation

• SBA 504 – long term financing for real property, available

Resources

OSHA Publication: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19• https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to COVID-19, May 2020

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html

ESD Business Affirmation Submittal Form• https://forms.ny.gov/s3/ny-forward-affirmation

Essential Business Guidance – Updated May 16, 2020• https://esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026

Contact Information

Thomas Morleytmorley@sunyrockland.edu

845-356-6065

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Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce

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Covid-19 Resources and Support• Several Surveys sent to businesses• Highlighting Featured Businesses (both members or non-members)

• Home Page Logos w/ Links to their websites (asking for videos to share on FB)• Setup COVID-19 Resource Pages

• Page of Open Businesses w/links to their websites • COVID-19 Health Update Page – Resource page to Federal, State, Local updates as well as CDC and

WHO organizations• NY State Business & Individual updates of news and funding programs

• In conjunction with Nanuet and Beyond set up Donation pages and donations for “Thank You” Lawn Signs (over 440 sold) • Proceeds provides food (meals, bagels, sandwiches, ice cream (over 500 free ice creams to

hospitals); and food to EMS, Ambulance, Police, Sherriff Dept, Post Offices, UPS Hub, MOW & People to People staff, Town Hall staff, School volunteers, etc.

Email: info@nanuetchamber.com --- website: www.nanuetchamber.com

Support to Businesses During COVID-19

Contact Information

Susan Fareseinfo@nanuetchamber.com914-434-7349

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Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce Website:https://nanuetchamber.com/Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/NanuetChamberOfCommerce/

New City Chamber of Commerce

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Support to Businesses During COVID-19

• Promoting local businesses that remained open, especially local eateries

• Seeking input from businesses to gauge impact

• Providing information for loans, grants and other programs to local businesses

• Engaging the community with volunteer efforts

Business Survey• What impact are you currently experiencing?• Are you currently open?• Are you waiting on other businesses to open before you open yourself, ie suppliers,

competitors, etc?• Do you feel ready and prepared for upcoming months?• Do you fell like you have a strong source of information to stay informed during upcoming

month?• If you are self-employed, have you applied for PUA unemployment, and • If yes to above, have you received any payments?

Take the Survey!

Contact Information

Roxanne Perroneroxy.perronucci316@gmail.com914-403-1642

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New City Chamber of Commerce Website:http://www.newcitychamber.com/

Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/newcitychamber/

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Learn more and participate:

Compplan2020.clarkstown.org

TELECONFERENCE DATES & TIMES

› Thursday, June 4 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM

› Thursday, June 11 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM

› Monday, June 15 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM

› Monday, June 22 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Teleconference: 845-286-9068 or Facebook Live

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