CenterState CEO Director of Community Investment Andrew Obernesser Talks With NewsRadio 570 WSYR's Dave Allen on the $800 Million Small Business Recovery Grant Program Webinar

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June 8, 2021

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CenterState CEO's Director of Community Investment, Andrew Obernesser, had the chance to talk with NewsRadio 570 WSYR's Dave Allen about the $800 Million Small Business Recovery Grant Program Webinar, taking place this Thursday, June 10 at 3 p.m.

Applications are now being accepted and small businesses will be eligible for this important program. Empire State Development (ESD) has developed a summary of resources available to support small businesses seeking pandemic relief and is presenting informational webinars for businesses in advance of the June 10, 2021 grant application launch date.

Presenters include Cynthia Shannon, Economic Development Specialist II, Division of Small Business and Technology Development, Empire State Development - and Rafael Salaberrios, Senior Vice President, Small Business Capital Access, Empire State Development.

Listen to the full interview from NewsRadio 570 WSYR, here.

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