COVID-19 Business Updates May 27, 2020

We hope that you are staying safe! As information slows down as Forward Virginia occurs, we will not be sending newsletters as frequently. Do not hesitate to contact us if you need something and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

If your business needs assistance, please email us at yesjcc@jamescitycountyva.gov or call 757-253-6607.

Executive Order Sixty-Three

Yesterday, Governor Northam announced Executive Order Sixty-Three requiring Virginians to wear face coverings in public indoor settings to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. The Governor also directed the Department of Labor and Industry to develop emergency temporary standards to prevent workplace exposure to COVID-19.

New Initiative from the Business Council

The Greater Williamsburg Business Council has initiated a new Ribbon Tying campaign to celebrate the reopening efforts of its members. If you would like to participate in the Ribbon Tying campaign, please complete this form. The deadline to complete the form is Friday, May 31 at 5 p.m.

Paycheck Protection Program Update

Guidance on forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program loans is now available online from the Small Business Administration. https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program

Greater Williamsburg Small Business Relief Fund

Have you applied for a forgivable loan from the Greater Williamsburg Small Business Relief Fund?

The Greater Williamsburg Small Business Relief Fund provides forgivable loans to businesses located in the Greater Williamsburg region and now totals more than $550,000.
More information is available online.
See if you qualify: https://va30dayfund.com/

Useful Resources

Considerations for restaurants and bars from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention were updated last week.
SCORE has recorded webinars online with useful information.
Federal Resources for U.S. Small Businesses

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

Forward Virginia: Phase One

The Governor of Virginia has published regulations, guidelines and best practices for a variety of business sectors for Phase One of Forward Virginia. There is also a printable PDF available online. You can find the press release about Phase One online.

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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