December 2020 Networking @ Noon - Financial and Legal Industry Insights

COVID-19 has caused significant disruption across many industries in 2020 and will continue well into 2021. Add to that typical year-end considerations for businesses where legal, tax, financial, and human resources are concerned - and there's a lot to consider.

Join the Tompkins Chamber and experts from Sciarabba Walker, Coughlin & Gerhart, and Tompkins Trust Company as we shift our industry focus to year end Financial and Legal considerations addressing the following topics:

Tax & Financial Considerations - Michelle Flinn, Sciarabba Walker

Paycheck Protection Program - loan forgiveness
Reminder on FFCRA employment credits & how to report them
Key areas of Biden Tax Plan that could affect your business
Quick updates on stimulus packages

Legal Concerns - Serenna McCloud, Coughlin & Gerhart

SBA loans and proper documentation/forgiveness requirements
De minimus exception to forgiveness rules for loans under $50K
Reevaluating contracts in the event of a second wave of COVID-19
Business Entity formation - considerations for liability protection and succession planning

Human Resources Concerns - Bonita Lindberg, Tompkins Trust Company

NYS and Federal requirements on employers beginning January 1. (minimum wage, exempt employment, and other topics)
Paid leave & COVID sick time
Other current employment and workplace topics

Submit questions in advance to: David Walton at dwalton@tompkinschamber.org

Thank you to our Networking @ Noon Series Sponsors: 1 Step Coaching, Sciarabba Walker, Hilton Garden Inn, CFCU Credit Union, and Sheldrake Wine.

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Date and Time

Thursday Dec 17, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EST

Location

Register here.
You will receive a confirmation email at 3pm the day prior to the event, containing the Meeting ID and Password to join the Zoom meeting.

Fees/Admission

$10 for members
$15 for non-members

If you are able to, please consider making a donation to the Tompkins Chamber Foundation to support our work and our members during this difficult time. Recognizing the importance of the Chamber's events, programming, and information sharing to our 700+ members, we have created a fund to support those members struggling most from the impacts of the Coronavirus. Donate to the Chamber Member Support fundraising campaign through the Tompkins Chamber Foundation.