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Due to the Presidential and Local Disaster Declarations, local government along with some Private Non-Profit (PNP) critical and non-critical services may be eligible for COVID-19 related reimbursement. Education, Utility, Medical, Emergency Services, homeless shelters, Houses of Worship and others may be eligible. If eligible, your facility must get e-portal acces...
On April 3, 2020, the City Council of York has approved a COVID19 Plan utilizing the Economic Development Block Grant Economic Development Loan Funds for Business Assistance. These funds can be used for working capital by small businesses struggling through this time. The Southeast Nebraska Development District and YCDC worked wit...
York County businesses who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 can apply for federal funds designed to support small businesses. These programs can provide financial assistance to help pay for things like payroll, a commercial lease, utilities, and other general operating expenses. We encourage York County businesses to review thes...
Small Business Paycheck Protection Program
Apr 1 2020SMALL BUSINESS PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM
The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities.
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses.
Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain thei...
MEMORANDUM ON IDENTIFICATION OF ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS DURING COVID-19 RESPONSE
Mar 26 2020Are you trying to find out if your business is considered an "essential" business during the COVID19 response time? Every state is using slightly different rules, however, the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security has released this guidance.
Lisa Hurley, director of the York County Development Corporation, explained to the council that the city’s deadline for local CDBG funds to be committed is the end of June.
In other words, if that money is not allocated to projects, it will go back to the state (from which it cam...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26th, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT Troy Vosseller 608-354-6606 ...
Media Release: Gov. Ricketts Announces Extended Tax Deadline, Overviews the State’s Continuity Plans
Mar 24 2020The picture shows Gov. Ricketts (podium), DAS Director Jason Jackson (far left), and
Green Plains CEO Todd Becker (seated on right) at today’s press conference.
Watch the video by clicking here
LINCOLN – Yesteraay, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that Nebraskans will have until July 15, 2020 to pay state incom...
Coming soon! Through June 2020, the City of York has limited funds through their ED Reuse Funds. This can be used for working capital by small businesses struggle through this time. The Southeast Nebraska Development District and YCDC are working with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to streamline th...
Communicating During Uncertain Times
Mar 23 2020One of my favorite Advanced Economic Developers Leadership Program faculty members, Dr. Ed Nichols, has prepared a short “Communicating Through Uncertainty” guide and I thought it might be helpful as you craft communication messages in the coming days and weeks. Dr. Nichols’ communicating in uncertain times is based on hi...
Nebraska Eligible for SBA Loans
Mar 23 2020Media Release:
Gov. Ricketts Announces Eligibility of Nebraska Businesses to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts welcomed news that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a statewide economic injury declaration for Nebraska. The declaration qualifies small businesses throughout the state to apply for SBA disaster assistanc...
Federal Resources as of 3-23-2020
Mar 23 2020Federal and state government entities and nonprofits are working together to control the spread of the coronavirus and to support the businesses and individuals impacted by the virus and/or the protective measures being taken.
Click here to view the complete list of resources.
NE Dept of Labor Unemployment 3.19.19
Mar 20 2020Lisa Hurley spoke to the NDOL Southeast office, and their staff will not be able to come to York County for now. You may call the Beatrice Office Phone: 402-223-6060, and they will help you over the phone.
Unemployment Claims related to COVID-19 filed on or after March 22, 2020 throug...
York County Health Coalition Basic Needs Committee, Nebraska
Identified Needs as of March 19, 2020
What is Needed
DHHS needs hand sanitizer, gloves and masks for when doing home visits
Need Help
York Area Chamber of Commerce had a question as to how YORK ELEMENTARY can be assisted with their remote learning tasks. Their office reached ou...
Nebraska Resources
Mar 20 2020The State of Nebraska has released a one-page resource directory for COVID-19. Please click here. If that doesn't work, this is the direct link. https://dol.nebraska.gov/PressRelease/Details/141
The Nebraska State Chamber has released a landing page for business resources. Please click here or here is the direct link. https://www.nechamber.com/coronavirus-update.html
Nebraska Children & Families hav...
York County Briefing, March 19, 2020
Mar 20 2020Four Corners Health Department and York County Nebraska community leaders are starting a weekly COVID-19 update. Listen to the first one here. Zoom meetings will be via Zoom on Thursday mornings at 8:30. To be included on the email invite to lhurley@yorkdevco.com or madonnam@yorkchamber.org. Thank you for your patience a...
Last week, Wood & Aiken summarized the various guidance documents that had been issued by federal agencies for employers on COVID-19 and pandemic planning. On March 18, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the agency responsible for enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws, updated its guidance related to the Americans with Disabilitie...
YCDC & York Chamber Release
Mar 19 2020The York Chamber of Commerce and York County Development Corporation (YCDC), are coordinating our efforts to serve the community. Resources for both businesses and families will be shared. Our local media will continue to produce local, accurate news and updates. In addition, YCDC and the Chamber in partnership with Fou...
Business Guidance for York County Businesses
Mar 18 2020YCDC is here to help our business community in this time of need. Feel free to reach out to us if you need anything. We also would like to let you know, if you need help setting up a Zoom meeting, give Lisa or Derek a call or email. I...
Woods & Aiken Labor Law Brief on Coronavirus
Mar 13 2020YCDC highly encourages you follow guidance on dealing with Coronavirus from Four Corners Health Department. The following guidance on labor law and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act was shared with Lisa by Woods & Aitken. While Woods & Aiken is not from York County, it is a connectio...
YCDC February 2020 Update & Events
Feb 28 2020It’s hard to believe we’re reaching the end of February as I write this article. We continue to push out new ideas on telling our Why York County story, and the latest tactic was the release of the 17 County podcast. So far, we have released stories on Matt Bracken...
YCDC Debuts 360-Degree Virtual Reality Tour
Nov 25 2019York, NE: York County Development Corporation (YCDC) is pleased to announce the availability of a 360-degree virtual reality (VR) tour that provides prospective businesses and site selection consultants with a full-immersion experience of the York region from anywhere in the world. The PlaceVR tour, created by Golden Shovel Agency, highlight...
