COVID-19 Business Updates April 22, 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.

Survey Input Needed

There is a second wave of the 757 COVID-19 Business Leaders Survey. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes of your time. Responses will not be associated with your name or company. All findings will be reported in aggregate. The survey will be open through Friday, April 24.
https://sirresearch.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4GiOKlriPyYB6UB

Save Small Business Fund Closed

The Save Small Business Fund, which was established by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is now closed. The fund received over 15,000 applications.
https://savesmallbusiness.com/

Resource for Restaurant Owners

RestaurantOwner.com wants to do everything possible to connect restaurant owners to resources and information that will help them make informed decisions and take appropriate, proactive steps to protect themselves, their staffs and their customers. They have a five-part webinar series launching on Thursday, April 23.
https://www.restaurantowner.com/public/Restaurant-Owner-Resources-for-Surviving-the-Coronavirus-Crisis.cfm

W&M Crisis Services for Small Businesses

ZOOM Session: Ways Small Businesses can Pivot in Times of Uncertainty

Learn from Launchpad's own Rachel Frazier as she discusses how businesses can pivot in times of uncertainty. Next, spend time discussing your own potential plan to pivot with William & Mary's Executive Partners and business students. These sessions are free, but you must register in advance.

W&M Executive Partners are current and former senior business leaders that offer their time and expertise to help the community at large - use them as a springboard for your business plans.

For your convenience, W&M is holding the event three different times next week:

Tuesday, April 28, 7-8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 29, 5-6 p.m.
Thursday, April 30, 2-3 p.m.

If you're new to Zoom, sign in to a session up to 15 minutes early for help getting set up!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wm-crisis-conversation-series-pivoting-with-rachel-frazier-registration-103153402604

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.

You can also sign up for updates directly to your inbox from the County.

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

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