The purpose of this web page is to consolidate all of the resources WEDI has come across that are available for you and your business. WEDI's Relationship Managers are available to assist you in accessing these resources. Please contact us if you need assistance.

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During the next three (3) months it is very important that you and your business reduce as much money leaving as possible. Contact your lenders and creditors - they will offer deferred payments and other special programs to help. This includes your commercial and residential landlord too. Message from WEDI to all new clients. |  Message from WEDI to all existing clients. 

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New York Economy Re-Opening – Safely Re-Open Your Business
We encourage all businesses to complete the Safety Plan Template which should be made available to the Health Department if your business must be inspected. As New York State enters Phase II of re-opening it is important that you review the following best practices document.

 

FUNDING FOR YOUR BUSINESS:

If your business has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic then you may qualify for these products offered.

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Erie Couty Back to Business Grant Program

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• ​Apply for a grant

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ECIDA COVID-19 Disaster Relief 

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• Apply for a grant for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your business 

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Small Business Administration

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• Review the different options (the SBA is currently offering four [4] different disaster aid products for businesses)

• Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Aid (Instructions, with download forms and links)

• Apply for Paycheck Protection Program (Instructions, with download forms and links)

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The Neighborly Fund 

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• Apply for an emergency loan/grant for your business

 

New York Forward Loan Fund

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• Apply for a loan

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The Red Backpack Fund for Female Entrepreneurs

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• Apply for a grant

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HoneyComb Crowdfunded Small Business Relief Loan

 

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• Apply/More information

 

Kiva Financial Assistance

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• Apply for a loan

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LISC's Small Business Relief

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• Apply for a loan

 

 

PERSONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

 

New York State Unemployment

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• Apply for income - if you are unsure if you qualify under current circumstances, click here.

• Guide for Self-Employed Individuals

 

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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• Protecting your (personal) finances during Coronavirus pandemic

 

More coming... As of May 6: Across New York State is a government suspension of all evictions and foreclosures until August 20.

 

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OFFICIAL RESOURCE PAGES:

 

United States Chamber of Commerce

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• Coronavirus Small Business Guide

 

Small Business Development Centers

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• Coronavirus Small Business Resources

 

We will continue to update this page as we learn of more resources that are available for you and your business.