Register to Apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

The Small Business Administration announced today that they will begin registrations for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 am EDT and open applications on…
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SBA Announces Application Process Starts May 3 – Register to Apply April 30

Restaurants Can Tap $29 Billion Covid-19 Aid Program Beginning May 3 Amara Omeokwe and Heather Haddon Wall Street Journal   The Small Business Administration will begin accepting applications May 3…
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SBA to Host Webinar on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund for NYS Restaurants

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), the $28.6 billion grant program for the restaurant industry, is set to open for applications shortly. We are excited to invite you to a webinar…
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Judge cites new state law as he leaves Covid curfew in place for restaurants and bars

by Patrick Lakamp – The Buffalo News The legal ping pong over the restaurant and bar curfew appears finished with a judge’s ruling Saturday that kept it in place. The…
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SBA Releases More Info on Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Program details The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will…
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SBA Releases “3 Things to Know about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)”

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has released additional details about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The SBA’s “3 Things to Know about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)” listed below…
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Buffalo Business First Takes A Look At The RRF

We looked at the Restaurant Revitalization Fund draft application. Here’s what you need to know. The Small Business Administration is fleshing out details of its $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund…
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SBA Readies for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Applications

In a meeting with restaurant owners co-hosted by the Association, representatives of the US Small Business Administration (SBA) reported on their efforts to prepare for the launch of applications for…
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Final State Budget Includes $1B for Small Business

The State Budget was finalized earlier this month. The highlight of the budget this year is the $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant program that will be administered…
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State Legalizes Use of Cannabis But Not Permitted on Licensed Premises

New York has legalized the adult use of cannabis and begun what is expected to be an 18 month or longer process to allow the growth, production, and sale of…
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SLA Weighs In on Split Case Fees

The Association raised objection to split case fees starting in 2017. These split case fees, which started at less than $1.00 per case when first instituted, are supposed to compensate…
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New York Bars, Restaurants Can Remain Open Until Midnight Beginning Monday

New York bars, restaurants can remain open until midnight beginning Monday Jon Campbell Lohud April 14, 2021 3:49 PM ALBANY – Restaurants and bars across New York will soon be…
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