COVID-19 Business Updates April 27, 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.

Paycheck Protection Program Reopens

The Small Business Administration resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications on Monday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m. from approved lenders on behalf of any eligible borrower. Appropriated funding had expired on April 16.

SBA: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/paycheck-protection-program-ppp
U.S. Department of Treasury: https://home.treasury.gov/cares
The Treasury Department has posted a list of FAQ regarding PPP.
Find a lender: https://www.sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find

Governor Northam Unveils Blueprint for Easing Public Health Restrictions

On Friday, Governor Ralph Northam presented the “Forward Virginia” blueprint, which will help guide the Commonwealth on when to safely begin easing public health restrictions. The blueprint includes a phased approach that is grounded in the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and has specific goals to contain the spread of the virus through increased testing, personal protective equipment and supplies and medical capacity.
https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2020/april/headline-856337-en.html

SCORE Real-Time Mentoring Virtual Platform

Tuesday, April 28 or Thursday, April 30 from 2-6 p.m.
Chat with business mentors and participate in online networking. Join when convenient for you. Brought to you by SCORE and presented by Constant Contact. Register for free online.

Links You Can Use

Customizable COVID-19 Flyer for businesses from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
"Managing a Manufacturing Plant through the Coronavirus Crisis" article from McKinsey & Company
Virtual backgrounds from Busch Gardens Williamsburg for use on video conferencing platforms

Love Lives Here

Create your own LOVEwork while you stay at home. It can be as simple as a chalk drawing on the sidewalk, an arrangement of springtime flowers or even a LOVE made from odds and ends lying around the house. After you have created your masterpiece, take a picture or two and post it on social media, tag @visitvirginia and use the hashtag #LoveVA to share love with the whole world! Continue reading

James City County Strong Photos Being Accepted

County businesses are invited to participate in a new initiative from the Greater Williamsburg Business Council. Take a photo and submit it to participate. Let us show that we are James City County Strong! The deadline to submit is Thursday, April 30.
https://www.yesjamescitycountyva.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3867

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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