COVID-19 Business Updates April 9, 2020

We hope that you are staying safe! We will be sending updates as deemed necessary. We hope that you find this newsletter useful and please know that we value every business in James City County.

If you need to contact us, please email us at yesjcc@jamescitycountyva.gov or call 757-253-6607.

ABC Law Changes

Yesterday, Governor Northam issued an Executive Directive authorizing Virginia ABC to take actions to help alleviate conditions caused by COVID-19. As of Friday April 10, mixed beverage restaurants, limited mixed beverage restaurants, distillers and limited distillers with an agreement with ABC will be able to sell product samples and cocktails to go or for delivery, subject to limitations imposed by Virginia ABC. Additionally, this directive allows ABC to defer license renewal fees for 90 days from original expiration date for licenses expiring in March, April, May and June. These deferrals will allow businesses to continue to operate without concern over choosing between keeping an employee or renewing a license. Previously, ABC laws were modified to allow take out and delivery beer and wine.

More information is available online: https://www.abc.virginia.gov/covid-19

New FAQ

The Treasury Department has compiled a list of FAQs about the Paycheck Protection Program.
https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Paycheck-Protection-Program-Frequenty-Asked-Questions.pdf

Webinar Today

Coronavirus and Your Small Business Live Q&A with SCORE Mentors
Thursday, April 9 at 1 p.m.
Please register online: https://www.score.org/event/coronavirus-and-your-small-business-live-qa-score-mentors

County-based Businesses Support Community During COVID-19

James City County is pleased to share that many County-based businesses are supporting healthcare workers and the local community during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful for the efforts of Busch Gardens Williamsburg, La Tienda Tapas Bar, Northwestern Mutual, Sweethaven Lavender Farm and the Williamsburg Winery. Continue reading

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If your business is contributing in the fight against COVID-19, please share your story by emailing Laura Messer at laura.messer@jamescitycountyva.gov.

Survey Reminder - Responses Due This Friday

The Greater Williamsburg Business Council and Greater Williamsburg Partnership in collaboration with Hampton Roads leading business organizations encourages business owners to take the 757 COVID-19 Business Leader Survey. Survey deadline is Friday, April 10.
https://sirresearch.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5BxMmLcWytM4Zdb

https://www.yesjamescitycountyva.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3751

Business FAQs

The Governor’s Office has compiled a list of business FAQs about Virginia’s Statewide Stay At Home Order.

Information Resources

For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 in our community, please visit James City County's website.

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You may also find information from the Governor of Virginia to be helpful at this time.

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