The Nassau County IDA Offers Assistance To Small Businesses:
Ed Mangano forms Economic Recovery Task Force
Background
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano launched an Economic Recovery Task Force immediately following Hurricane Sandy to focus on the micro and macro economic issues resulting from the storm. The Task Force includes private and public sector leaders and business experts.
The Task Force’s goal is to provide clear and effective communication and assistance to businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. Businesses are encouraged to contact the Task Force and an economic development first responder will respond within 24 hours.
Services
The Task Force informs businesses as to available resources, including but not limited to:
– Small Business Administration Disaster Recovery Loans
– Sales and Use Tax Exemptions*
– Power Issues
– Federal Disaster Assistance
– Insurance Claims
– Construction & Repair
– Public Transportation
– Shared Work Program
– Unemployment Assistance
– Municipal Contacts
Contacts
Website:
www.NassauBackinBusiness.org
Email:
LEADS@NassauIDA.org
Phone:
(516) 571-1745
*The Task Force, through the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency (NCIDA), is able to offer financial assistance in the form of sales-tax exemptions through the NCIDA of up to $99,000 for businesses with fewer than 100 employees to be used for furniture, fixtures, equipment and materials used for reconstruction. A business must pledge to rebuild within the county.’
