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The Genesis Group partners with NBT Bank to offer grant program for small businesses, nonprofits | Community [Video]

The Genesis Group and NBT Bank are working together to launch The Genesis Small Business Assistance Program.

WHITESBORO, N.Y. – The Genesis Group has teamed up with NBT Bank to launch a grant program that will help support small businesses and nonprofits in the Mohawk Valley.

Businesses must have fewer than 50 employees to be eligible to apply for a Genesis Group Small Business Assistance Program grant.

A committee will review all applications and make recommendations to the Genesis Group Board of Trustees, who will approve the final grant recipients.

NBT has provided $5,000 to fund the first round of grants.

“As a community bank, NBT Bank believes that the incredible work of our local small businesses and nonprofits is vital to the success and growth of our region,” said David Kavney, regional president of NBT Bank. “That is why we’re honored to sponsor this grant program, and we look …

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Charities webinar - Contract exposure: managing risks in legally binding agreements [Video]

On Wednesday 11 May, Edward Bouckley delivered the next webinar in our charities bite size series. In the webinar Edward looked at some of the key aspects of managing risk when entering into commercial contracts. He discussed:• What risk management is.• What risk is and why properly managing it is so important to charities.• Some of the ways risks can be managed in contacts.Edward also looked at some of the steps that you can take to better protect your charity when entering into contractual arrangements.Here are the timestamps to help guide you through this webinar:0:52 Birketts at a glance1:18 What we will cover today2:09 What is risk management?3:07 What is risk and why is it important?3:59 Contractual risk5:58 Identifying risk10:05 Written contracts11:34 Assessing Risk13:10 The danger of "pre-contractual" agreements14:27 A cautionary tale16:21 Rights and obligations17:51 Risk - allocating and controlling18:48 Transferring risk: indemnities20:00 Controlling risk: limitation of liability21:29 Practical tips23:18 QuestionsThe webinar ended with a Q&A. Disclaimer: The content of this webinar is for general information only. It is not, and should not be taken as, legal advice. If you require any further information in relation to this webinar please contact us in the first instance. Law covered as at May 2022. Meet our expert, Edward Bouckley: https://www.birketts.co.uk/our-lawyers/norwich/edward-bouckleyContact us at: https://www.birketts.co.uk/contact-usSign up to future webinars: https://www.birketts.co.uk/events​​​​ To ensure that you are invited to future webinars and receive our newsletters please opt in to our mailing lists and select the appropriate areas of interest. https://www.birketts.co.uk/register