Industry Resources for Reopening
This area of the website is designed as a resource center with tools for our small businesses as you reopen, restart, and reinvent your businesses in tandem with the easing and lifting of governmental stay-at-home and business restriction orders. This information is constantly changing and new resources are being continually shared.
Updated: 04/30/2021
Latest NY Forward Guidance:
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Movie Theaters
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for in-person Instruction at Pre-k to Grade 12 Schools
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for End of Academic Year Celebrations
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Small and Medium Scale Performing Arts & Entertainment
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Indoor Amusement and Family Entertainment
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Food Services (Weddings)
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Sports and Recreation
Latest Resources:
- NY Forward - Traveler Health Form
- NY Forward - Excelsior Pass Overview
- NY Forward - Rapid Test Program to Help Businesses and Catered Events Reopen Safely
- NY Forward - Indoor Family Entertainment Centers Can Open March 26, Outdoor Amusement Parks Can Open April 9 & Camps Can Begin to Plan for Summer Opening
- NY Forward - Spectators Will Be Allowed at Horse and Auto Races at 20 Percent Capacity As of April 22
Local & Federal
- Ontario County Tourism - White Paper on 3rd Party Delivery Fees
- Ontario County - Restaurant Third Party Fees Letter
- Senator Schumer - Guide to Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Marketing Ideas:
FAQ:
Q: Are hotels, restaurants or other businesses mandated to ask for test results prior to service?
A: Due to privacy laws, businesses cannot ask for proof of a negative test result. A guest may present test results by choice, but it is encouraged that businesses not ask a guest for test results/base a reservation off results.
If you want to make a contribution or have questions, please forward them to info@visitfingerlakes.com. Together, we are stronger.
Steps for Reopening
How-to:
- Review: FLVC Small Business/Tourism and Retail Help Document
- Fill out and post: NY Forward - Business Reopening Safety Plan
- Submit: NY Forward - Business Affirmation Form for Reopening Guidance
- Sign and post Community Promise: Be part of Ontario County’s #VisitConfidently.
Forms & Templates
Ontario County
- Ontario County - Gym/Fitness Center Inspection Form
- Ontario County - Daily Reporting Form - Client
- Ontario County - Daily Reporting Form - Employee
Templates (Editable/ MS Word)
- Employer - Master Sanitizing Schedule - Bathrooms Breakroom Other (Excel)
- Employer - Cleaning and Disinfecting-Sanitizing Checklist
- Employee COVID-19 Contact Update
- Employee COVID-19 Questionnaire
- Employee COVID-19 Face Mask Acknowledgement Form
- Employee COVID-19 Illness Communication Form (Print 2 Sided)
- Employee COVID-19 Return to Work Form (Print Color)
- Visitor - Vendor COVID-19 Questionnaire
Local & New York State (NY Forward) Resources:
Travel Guidance, Reopening Plans, Information & Testing Sites
Ontario County Travel Guidance:
Local:
NYS Travel Guidance:
- NY Forward - Out-of-State Travelers to "Test Out" of Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine
- NY Forward - Micro-Cluster Action Initiative Chart (Yellow, Orange & Red)
- NY Forward - Micro-Cluster Action Initiative Full Guidelines (Yellow, Orange & Red)
- NYS DOH - Interim Guidance for Quarantine Restrictions on Travelers Arriving in New York State Following Out of State Travel
- NY Forward - Out-of-State Travelers to "Test Out" of Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine
- NY Forward - Traveler Health Form
- NY Forward - COVID-19 Travel Advisory Overview
Resources:
- NYSLA - Guidance On COVID-Related Closing Times
- NYSTHA - New York Government Law & Policy Alert regarding revised NYS Covid-19 Travel Advisory
- NYSTHA - Lodging Travel Advisory Poster
- Hampton Inn & Suites (Hilton) - COVID-19 & Guests: Frequently Asked Questions
Resources & Sample Plans:
- Ontario County - Return to Work Protocols (May 2020)
- Ontario County - Phasing Plan
- FLVC Small Business/Tourism and Retail Help Document
Other:
- Ontario County Economic Development Corp. - COVID-19 Resources
- ROC COVID-19 | Regional Daily Health Screening Tool
New York State (NY Forward):
Travel Guidance:
- NYS DOH - Interim Guidance for Quarantine Restrictions on Travelers Arriving in New York State Following Out of State Travel
- NY Forward - Out-of-State Travelers to "Test Out" of Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine as of 11/2/2020
- NY Forward - COVID-19 Travel Advisory Overview as of 8/12/2020
- NY Forward - Traveler Health Form
Executive Orders & News:
- NYSLA - Guidance On COVID-Related Closing Times
- NY Forward - No. 202.74 Closing Times Executive Order
- NY Forward - No. 202.52 - Alcoholic Beverage Control Law as of 7/17/2020
- New York State Liquor Authority - Guidance for OnPremises Service Privileges Serve Food With Alcoholic Beverages
- NY Forward - Quarantine Restrictions on Travelers Arriving in New York
- NY Forward - Executive Order - No. 202.34 on Face-coverings from May 28, 2020
- NY Forward - Guidance on Executive Order 202.6 for Determining Whether a Business Enterprise is Subject to a Workforce Reduction
Phases:
- NY Forward - Phase IV Guidelines
- NY Forward - Phase III Guidelines
- NY Forward - Phase II Guidelines
- NY Forward - Phase I Guidelines
Testing Sites:
Reopening Guidance & Tools:
- NY Forward - Business Affirmation Form for Reopening Guidance
- NY Forward - Business Re-Opening Safety Plan Template
- NY Forward - Business Reopening Lookup Tool
- NY Forward - Statewide Guidelines
- NY Forward - Frequently Asked Questions
- NY Forward - A Guide to Reopening New York & Building Back Better
Employer & Employee Resources:
Live Theater & Art Galleries
(Small and Medium Scale Performing Arts & Entertainment)
New York State
Resources:
Movie Theaters, Events, Arts & Entertainment and Gaming (Casinos)
New York State:
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Large Scale Performing Arts & Entertainment
- NY Forward - Spectators Will Be Allowed at Horse and Auto Races at 20 Percent Capacity Beginning April 22
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Indoor Amusement and Family Entertainment
- NY Forward - Event, Arts and Entertainment Venues Can Reopen at 33 Percent Capacity Beginning April 2
Phase IV:
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Gaming Facilities (As of 9/4/2020)
- NY Forward: Interim Guidance for Public Transportation Activities
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Low-risk Indoor Arts & Entertainment
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Low-risk Outdoor Arts & Entertainment
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Media Production
Phase II:
Resources:
Outdoor Recreation & Sports
New York State:
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Sports and Recreation
- NY DOH - Interim Guidance for Pools and Recreational Aquatic Spray Grounds
- NY Forward - Guidelines for Public and Private Beaches
- NY Forward - Guidelines for Commercial Fishing Services & For Hire Vessels
Resources:
- CDC - Disinfecting Playgrounds Guidelines
- NGCOA - Path Forward - Next Steps - Back2Golf
Restaurants, Food Service & Farmers Markets
Restaurants
Ontario County:
- Ontario County Tourism - White Paper on 3rd Party Delivery Fees
- Ontario County - Restaurant Third Party Fees Letter
New York State:
Phase III
Phase II
Resources:
- OSHA- COVID-19 Guidance for Restaurants Resuming Dine-In Service
- CDC - Updated Guidance for Bars & Restaurants
- ServSafe - Free Food Safety & Career Development Training & Resources
- National Restaurant Association Reopening Guidance
- RestaurantOwner.com - Resources for Surviving the Coronavirus Crisis
- National Restaurant Association - COVID19 Reopen-Guidance
- Interim CDC - Restaurants Guidance for Reopening
U-Pick Farms & Farmers Markets
New York State:
Forms / Templates:
Resources:
Gyms, Fitness Centers & Personal Care
(Gyms, Fitness Centers, Spas, hairs, nails, salons, etc.)
Local:
New York State:
Phase IV:
- NY Forward - Summary of Interim Guidance for Gyms & Fitness Centers
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Gyms & Fitness Centers
Phase III:
Phase II:
Forms:
- Ontario County - Gym/Fitness Center Inspection Form
- BehindtheChair.com - Coronavirus Downloadables
- Sample - Covid Release Form Personal Services
Resources
- BARBICIDE - Back To Work Plan
- Madison County - Checklist for Barbershops, Hair & Nail Salons
- NSCA - Guidance on Safe Return to Training For Athletes
- Chautauqua County Chamber - Salon/Barber Shop Guidance & Best Practices
- Town of Victor – Draft Plan for Salons & Spas
Wineries, Breweries, Tasting rooms, etc.
Breweries
- Cornell CALS - Best Management Practices for Craft Beverage Tastings Rooms
- Brewers Association - Checklist for Breweries
- Mid-Hudson Region Hospitality Industry - Brewers Guidelines for Reopening
Wineries
- New York State Liquor Authority - Guidance for OnPremises Service Privileges Serve Food With Alcoholic Beverages as of 7/17/2020
- Cornell CALS - Best Management Practices for Craft Beverage Tastings Rooms
- Wine Institute - California Winery Tasting Rooms Reopening Protocols
- New York Wine Industry Association - COVID-19 Guidance
Lodging, Hotels, Vacation Rental and Bed & Breakfasts
Local
- NY Forward - Traveler Health Form
- NYSTHA - New York Government Law & Policy Alert regarding revised NYS Covid-19 Travel Advisory
- NYSTHA - Lodging Travel Advisory Poster
- Hampton Inn & Suites (Hilton) - COVID-19 & Guests: Frequently Asked Questions
- Finger Lakes Premier Properties Cleaning Standards
Resources
- ConventionPlanIt.com - What Will Face to Face Meetings Look Like When They Return?
- Ecolab - Cleaning and Disinfecting Guides for Hospitality
- Next Guest - COVID-19 - Hotel Recovery Strategy
- VRHP/VRMA Cleaning Guidelines for COVID-19
- WHO - Operational Considerations for COVID-19 Accommodations Sector
Professional Services like “Small Offices”
New York State:
Resources:
Retail/Malls/Gift Shops/Curbside Retail
New York State:
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Malls
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Essential and Phase II Retail Business Activities
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Curbside and In-Store Pickup Retail Business Activities
Resources:
Higher Education, Schools, Day Care, Churches
New York State:
Schools, Day Care, Summer & Day Camps
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for in-person Instruction at Pre-k to Grade 12 Schools
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for End of Academic Year Celebrations
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Higher Education
- NY Forward - Interim Guidance for Child Care and Day Camp Programs
Churches & Religious Services
Resources:
- NYSRPS - "Safe to Play" Reopening Guidance
- Interim CDC - Interim Guidance for Child Care Programs & Communities of Faith
- American Camp Association - Camp Summer Operations Guidelines
Small Museums (Indoor)
Resources
- Seward House - COVID-19 Reopening Guidance Document
- American Alliance of Museums - Considerations for Museum Reopenings
- Children’s Museum of Manhattan - COVID-19 Sample Reopening Plan
- Discovery Park of America - COVID-19 Sample Reopening Plan
- Japanese Friendship Garden Society of San Diego - COVID-19 Sample Reopening Plan
- Texas Historical Commission - COVID-19 Sample Reopening Plan
Construction and Manufacturing
New York State:
Resources:
- US Ceiling Corporation - General Guidance & Best Practices to Limit Job Site Exposure & Transmission
Under the advisement of the Ontario County Office of Economic Development*
- Ontario County Tourism - Impacts of COVID-19 on Tourism Businesses: Webinar - 5/4/2020
- Ontario County Tourism - Impacts of COVID-19 on Tourism Businesses: Presentation - 5/4/2020
- Ontario County Tourism - Impacts of COVID-19 on Tourism Businesses: Benchmark Survey - 4/20/2020
- Ontario County Tourism - Industry Segment Reports: Impacts and ideas
New York State Travel & Tourism Information
CARES ACT Fact Sheets
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- OSHA - COVID-19 Guidance for Restaurants Resuming Dine-In Service (ENG)
- OSHA - COVID-19 Guidance for Restaurants Resuming Dine-In Service (SP)
- OSHA - Steps to Protect Cleaning Staff During COVID-19 (ENG)
- OSHA - Steps to Protect Cleaning Staff During COVID-19 (SP)
- OSHA - COVID-19 Guidance for In-Home Repair Services (ENG)
- OSHA - COVID-19 Guidance for In-Home Repair Services (SP)
- OSHA - Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- OSHA - Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- CDC - Guidance for Reopening Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools & Homes
- CDC Information for Travelers
- CDC Overview and General Page
- CDC Community Page and Resource Links
- CDC Cleaning and Disinfecting Page
- CDC/EPA Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting
- CDC/EPA Cleaning and Disinfecting Decision Tool
U.S. Small Business Administration Payroll Protection (SBA)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Other
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White House Guidance for Opening Up America Again
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