COVID-19 | Webinars & Education
On Demand Webinars
Our full list of webinars is available on this page, or you can browse by topic:
View recorded webinar* here. Webinar slides available in English here, and in Spanish here.
*Please note that there are technical issues beginning at minute 3 that are fixed by minute 6.
*Please note that there are technical issues beginning at minute 3 that are fixed by minute 6.
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Presenters: Melissa Fleischut, NYSRA President & CEO; Kevin Dugan, NYSRA Government Affairs Director; Christopher Duryea, Statewide Public Affairs.
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Panelists:
Nancy Bambara, DZ Restaurants, Saratoga Springs
John Urlaub, Rohrbach Brewing Company, Rochester
Shelby Poole, Morrison’s and Jackson’s, Long Island
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Nancy Bambara, DZ Restaurants, Saratoga Springs
John Urlaub, Rohrbach Brewing Company, Rochester
Shelby Poole, Morrison’s and Jackson’s, Long Island
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Webinar slides available here.
The guidelines in this webinar are up to date as of 5/18/20.
Webinar slides available here.
The guidelines in this webinar are up to date as of 5/18/20.
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Practical Mental Health for the Foodservice Industry
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Webinar slides available here.
Reminder: Legislation around the CARES Act and PPP is subject to change and rules are still being updated. There are several items still unclear so please make sure to speak with your lender or an advisory professional before completing your application. Updated information from the Department of Treasury can be found here.
Webinar slides available here.
Reminder: Legislation around the CARES Act and PPP is subject to change and rules are still being updated. There are several items still unclear so please make sure to speak with your lender or an advisory professional before completing your application. Updated information from the Department of Treasury can be found here.
Simply register to watch for free. Webinar slides available HERE.
Obtaining an Order of Quarantine document referenced in webinar, download here.
Obtaining an Order of Quarantine document referenced in webinar, download here.

Simply register to watch recorded webinar for free. Webinar slides available HERE.
Important note before viewing: There was some discrepancy during the presentation on the responsibility of third party delivery companies and collecting and remitting sales tax. After clarifying the subject with legal counsel, third party delivery companies are NOT required to collect and remit sales tax on restaurant food in NY. We recommend you check your individual contracts with the delivery services to verify their practices.
This webinar was recorded on 3/27/2020 before the CARES Act was enacted. It is intended for discussion purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice.
Important note before viewing: There was some discrepancy during the presentation on the responsibility of third party delivery companies and collecting and remitting sales tax. After clarifying the subject with legal counsel, third party delivery companies are NOT required to collect and remit sales tax on restaurant food in NY. We recommend you check your individual contracts with the delivery services to verify their practices.
This webinar was recorded on 3/27/2020 before the CARES Act was enacted. It is intended for discussion purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice.
Simply register to watch the recorded webinar. There is no charge.
Simply register to watch the recorded webinar. There is no charge.
Detailed notes of the presentation and Q+A can be found HERE.
Detailed notes of the presentation and Q+A can be found HERE.
Articles
Do it right: Tips for Temporarily Closing Your Restaurant
If you need to close down operations until the coronavirus runs its course, do it safely so you’re ready to open for business when that happy day arrives. Read article HERE.
Pivoting to Off-Premises: It’s time to laser-focus on your takeout and drive-thru business.
From the National Restaurant Association: Here are some tips and actual examples we’ve come across to help you make the most of your resources and keep foodservice safe during these unprecedented times. Read article HERE.
If you need to close down operations until the coronavirus runs its course, do it safely so you’re ready to open for business when that happy day arrives. Read article HERE.
Pivoting to Off-Premises: It’s time to laser-focus on your takeout and drive-thru business.
From the National Restaurant Association: Here are some tips and actual examples we’ve come across to help you make the most of your resources and keep foodservice safe during these unprecedented times. Read article HERE.
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