FDA Releases Guidance for Sprout Operations
FDA Releases Guidance for Sprout Operations Under Produce Safety Rule, States FSMA 204 Inspections Will Begin 2027 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced two updates for [...]
The New $600 Reporting Rule Has Been Delayed
Taxpayers who use apps and online marketplaces such as Venmo, PayPal, eBay, Etsy, or Cash App to accept payments for selling goods or providing services don’t have to worry [...]
Now open: 2023 Small Business Credit Survey
The Federal Reserve Banks invite you to take our annual 10- to 12-minute survey of small business owners and the self-employed. You're receiving this email because you or someone at [...]
ESD Capital Grants – Round 13 CFA Open
The new Round of CFA funding is now open and could be a great program for LIFC members. Below is the 2023 CFA Resources PDFPlease note: ESD Capital Grants, SPFS, [...]
NY State Liquor Authority Event
We are excited to announce the 2023 New York Liquor Authority event. Last year's event was a big success. If your business deals with the manufacture, distribution, or sale [...]
NY State New Capital costs Tax Credit Program
Did your small business have extra expenses as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic? If you can answer YES to the following question, you may qualify for tax credits [...]
CFA Applications for Capital Grant Funding
The ESD (Empire State Development) Capital Grant Funding is available until funds are exhausted. ESD is accepting CFA applications on a rolling basis. For more information on applicant eligibility, [...]
Empire State Development Capital Grant Funding Available
ESD Capital Grant Funding is still available through the Consolidated Funding Application. The next batch of applications will be reviewed on October 1, 2021. For more information please join [...]
Nassau County Shared Mobility Management Plan Survey
From the office of Catherine Fee, Chief Marketing Officer Director of Business Development Nassau County is committed to improving transportation options for residents, workers, students, and visitors. Over the [...]
International Engagement on Long Island Survey
From the office of Elisabeth Meuhlemann: Betty Feng, one of our workgroup members, is conducting research to better understand international engagement for the LI area. This survey is a [...]
LIA Upcoming Events
The Long Island Association is hosting three events (including one this afternoon) that may be of particular interest to you as a Chamber of Commerce and to your small [...]
Nassau County Restaurant Recovery Grant Program Announces New Eligibility
BY DIANE GIORDANO Nassau County has expanded the restaurant grant program it announced in November, to include banquet halls and meeting halls run by veterans and other charitable or [...]
Upcoming Global NY Supported Events
Considerations for Leveraging the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement “USMCA” May 11 and 18, 2021, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Virtual platform via Microsoft TEAMS Registration: Email Tammi Parsons, SBA at tammi.bennett@sba.gov [...]
UPCOMING STEP GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Empire State Development’s Global NY Division works in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to increase both the number of small businesses exporting and value of exports [...]
Webinar: Ritual ONE and Empire State Development
Thursday, February 18, 2 p.m. In partnership with Ritual and PayPal, Empire State Development is offering food and beverage retailers commission-free digital ordering for websites, social and in-store experiences [...]
Raising the Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund
The Empire State Development announces the “Raising The Bar” Restaurant Recovery Fund with more than $3 Million in Grant Funding available through Financial Support Led by Diageo North America [...]
NY Forward Loan Program – New Support for Small Business
Join us on August 13th for a Virtual Educational Event on the New York Forward Loan Fund. The Senior Director of Business and Economic Development from ESD, Ms. Huey-Min [...]
Explore Global NY’s Export Assistance Programs
With representatives around the world and programs offering export funding and assistance, Global NY helps New York businesses enter or expand their presence in the global marketplace. Global NY [...]
Nourish New York
"Nourish New York" is making sure food doesn't go to waste and instead goes to people who are in need. The new initiative helps to address two problems at once: [...]
First Step to Restarting New York – Executive Order 202.31
On May 14, 2020 Governor Andrew Cuomo issued his thirty-second Executive Order during this state of emergency. As with all previous Executive Orders, Executive Order 202.31 modifies or suspends [...]
Coronavirus Webinar – March 22, 2020
Post Event Slides & Recording SBA Loans & Tax Ramifications RECORDING SLIDES
Coronavirus Preparedness and Prevention Program
To our members and partners, please consider supporting our Long Island neighbors and families in this ongoing crisis by donating to Island Harvest. To easily make your donation online, [...]
Global NY Trade Mission to South Africa
Empire State Development’s Global NY division is coordinating a trade mission to South Africa on June 1- 6, 2020. This is a great opportunity for Long Island businesses looking to [...]