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Monday, July 6, 2020 | 1:00 pm Monday, July 20, 2020 | 1:00 pm Phase IV Business Guidelines The Capital Region remains on-schedule for a Phase IV reopening on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. The Governor’s office has released new guidance for Higher Education, Low-Risk Outdoor Arts & Entertainment, Low-Risk Indoor Arts & Entertainment, and Media Production. While fitness facilities, movie theaters and malls had expected to be included in Phase 4, the Governor’s office late yesterday announced that guidelines for these industries will be shared at a later date. Phase IV Reopening Guidelines by Industry A summary of reopening details by industry follows below and full details on Phase IV (and previous Phases) can be found at New York Forward. Higher Education Guidelines Including but not limited to community and junior colleges, universities, graduate and professional schools, medical schools, and technical schools Low-Risk Outdoor Arts & Entertainment Including outdoor zoos, botanical gardens, nature parks, grounds of historic sites and cultural institutions, outdoor museums, outdoor agritourism, local agricultural demonstrations and exhibitions, and other similar institutions/activities. Low-Risk Indoor Arts & Entertainment Including indoor museums, historical sites, aquariums, and other related institutions or activities. Media Production Including activities undertaken in motion picture, music, television, and streaming productions on set, on location, or at any production or recording site. Check if your business is eligible to reopen using the New York Forward Business Reopening Lookup Tool Read the detailed for your industry on New York Forward Sign a Business Affirmation to confirm that you have read and understand the guidelines for your industry. Develop a written safety plan for your business. You may develop your own safety plan or use the NYS Business Re-Opening Safety Plan Template. Your safety plan must be available to NYS Department of Health and/or local health and safety authorities in the event of an inspection. *********************** Thank you to Holmquest Farms – http://holmquestfarms.com/ – for being the sponsor of our digital version of our Chamber Directory. ************************** For more information on Columbia Comeback, visit their website at https://columbiacomeback.com/ Updated List with Outdoor/Indoor options ENJOY LOCAL!! https://columbiacountytourism.org/…/takeout-delivery-colum…/ ************************* The Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) has established a $300,000 CEDC and SBA Microloan Program to support small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. What is the Columbia Economic Development Corporation Rapid Recovery Loan? Please send your news items to Amy Kneller at |
