COVID-19 Business Updates                            April 16, 2020

We hope that you are staying safe! We will continue to send updates as 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.

Small Business Administration No Longer Accepting EIDL and PPP Applications

As of today, the Small Business Administration is unable to accept new applications for the Paycheck Protection Program or the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance program (including EIDL advances) based on available appropriations funding. Should additional funding become available, we will be sure to update you.
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options

Save Small Business Fund

The Save Small Business Fund has been established the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and is funded by corporate and philanthropic partners. The Save Small Business Fund is a collective effort to provide $5,000 grants to as many small employers located in economically vulnerable communities. Applications open on Monday, April 20 at noon. Businesses must employ between three and 20 people. Economically vulnerable communities are identified by zip code. Eligible zip codes located in James City County include 23185 and 23188; 23168 is not eligible.
https://www.savesmallbusiness.com/

SCORE Survey

SCORE is requesting business owners take a quick survey. They will use the results of this survey to better understand business experiences during COVID-19, and will they use this information to create response resources. Responses due on April 16.
https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5533763/Coronavirus-Small-Business-Impact-Study-April-2020

Business FAQs

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

Information Resources

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