LBU, Inc. is a Paterson-based manufacturing company that produces tote bags with corporate logos. In March, 2020, the company quickly repurposed its operations, retrofitted its factory, and began producing cloth face masks and gowns to help healthcare workers fight the pandemic -- while also keeping its staff employed. The SBDC couldn't be any prouder that LBU, Inc. was able to set up in a time of need.

As most small businesses throughout our community & state are struggling, the family-owned Cocina Azul is doing their best to remain operational during this most unprecedented time. Cocina Azul has been featured nationwide with their restaurant inspired Lay's Chile Relleno Potato Chip and is just one of five restaurants selected across the United States to be featured with their signature restaurant inspired flavor. The Chile Relleno Chip has officially sold out in the Southwest Region.

NYSBDC clients have provided face shields to first responders, medical supplies & equipment for health care, plexiglass barriers for various businesses, disinfection service, and meals for hospital workers during the Covid pandemic.

ImageMark was experiencing a record start to 2020 when COVID-19 hit and revenues declined 56 percent in two months. To stay afloat, ImageMark worked with the SBTDC to secure a $600K SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. After regaining its financial footing, ImageMark began offering pandemic-related materials to clients, including face shields and instructional signage, to make up for some of the lost revenue. By July, ImageMark was devoting about 5% of its budget to producing these products.

in COVID-related capital infusion, which alone represents 163% of our annual capital goal