During the current health crisis, the IBO will be posting links to resources relevant to members and businesses coping with the impacts of the coronavirus.

Please email info@ibonewyork.org with other business-related coronavirus information sources which we can share.

How we can all help and give back to those who have given so much:

Irish-American Meitheal In Support of Healthcare

This is a community effort to support our sisters and brothers in Healthcare as they struggle on the frontline against Covid-19 in the NY metro area. All funds raised will be used to provide material support and comfort to those in healthcare facing this crisis. Find out more and donate HERE.

COVID-19 Business Resources

from U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• 5 Resources to Help Your Small Business Survive the Coronavirus

from Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

• Emergency Financial Aid for Businesses in New York City 
• Amid coronavirus outbreak, the Chamber opens its Help Desk to all businesses in need

from U.S. Small Business Administration 

• Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019

from NYC Small Business Services

• Assistance & Guidance for Businesses Impacted Due to Novel Coronavirus

from Better Business Bureau

• Business Tips: How to navigate the coronavirus crisis

from America's SBDC (Small Business Development Centers)

• COVID-19 Small Business Resources
  

from Enterprise Ireland

• Enterprise Ireland Business Response – COVID-19
  

from Centers for Disease Control

• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers

from Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 - OSHA

ARTICLES/ADVICE:

• From Meenan & Associates, LLC: How Small Businesses Impacted by Covid-19 Can Obtain Financial Help
• From Forbes: Freelancers, If You Are Struggling These 10 Actions May Help
• From Meenan & Associates, LLC: Economic Relief for the self employed in CARES Act
• From Forbes: What You Need To Know About Expanded Unemployment Benefits For COVID-19 
• From Forbes: List Of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business Relief Programs
• From Digital.Irish: Working From Home Tools by Irish Startups
• From IBO member Robert J. Rock: Working Internationally During a Pandemic
• From Jim Frawley's Bellwether Hub: Finding Perspective Amid a Pandemic
• From CNN Business: How to help your favorite small businesses survive the coronavirus crisis
• From Forbes: 6 Tips For Making The Most Of Remote Or In-Person Meetings
• From ABC News: Best tech for working from home during coronavirus pandemic
• From Forbes: Coronavirus: Advice For Funded Small Businesses And Those Seeking Funding

For RELIABLE health information, visit

• The City's Department of Health: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/index

• The State Dept of Health: https://www.health.ny.gov/

• The Federal Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/

IRISH Government Advisory to Irish Cirizens in U.S.A.

• See Below

• The Government of Ireland is recommending Irish citizens currently in the US, who normally reside in Ireland, to make arrangements to return home as soon as possible. 

  ·          Irish citizens are free to leave the US on any scheduled flights, and transatlantic flights continue to operate, albeit in reducing numbers and from a significantly reduced number of airports.

  ·          This is a fast-moving situation, however, and flight restrictions and route cancellations are happening on a daily basis worldwide. As such, we strongly recommend all Irish citizens and residents wishing to return to Ireland to make provision to do so now.

  ·          You should book or make changes to your existing booking directly with your airline, recognising that airlines’ call centres are under significant pressure. 

  ·          You should check regularly with your airline’s website and social media for status updates and for any additional information they may require before you can board.

  ·          We strongly recommend that you do not travel to an airport without a confirmed booking.

  ·          On return to Ireland, all travellers will be requested to restrict their movements for 14 days. Please heed this restriction carefully in order to protect yourself, your loved ones, and the wider community back home. Check the HSE website at https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/travel-and-coronavirus.html for the latest guidance.

  Consulate working arrangements

  ·          From Monday 23rd March until further notice the Consulate will be moving to an appointment-only service and only for emergency cases.

  ·          Please note that most passports can now be renewed online at https://www.dfa.ie/passportonline/  For those who cannot renew online, please mail or courier us your application.

  ·          If you are in need of emergency assistance and to make an appointment you can contact the Consulate via https://www.dfa.ie/irish-consulate/newyork/contact-us/ or by calling +1 212 230 2480 and leaving a message.

  ·          The mailbox and answering machine are both monitored regularly and a staff member will contact you as soon as possible.

  ·          Please do not come to the Consulate without contacting us first.

  ·          Please stay safe and reach out to us if you need us.  For updates check twitter/facebook @IrelandinNY or www.dfa.ie/newyork 

Beir bua,

Seán Ó hAodha