Many of our local businesses, both small and large, are being impacted daily by COVID-19. Please rest assured that your local Workforce Development Board staff as well as your local NCWorks Career Center staff are here to help and guide you. We have gathered together a list of resources that may assist you in the coming days and months.
Information from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – this includes information on the Paycheck Protection Program, the EIDL Loan Advance Program, the SBA Express Bridge Loans, and the SBA Debt Relief Program.
NC COVID-19 Response Page: https://www.nc.gov/covid19
NC 211: https://www.nc211.org/
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
List of Lenders: https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/nc/charlotte/resources/sba-lenders-serving-north-carolina-small-businesses?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Resources from the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina:
EDPNC COVID-19 Business Relief Resources v2_
Updated information from EDPNC: https://edpnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-Business-Relief-Resources-v15.pdf
Golden Leaf Grant information: Press Release – Golden LEAF deploys $15M – NC COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program
Information released by U.S. Senator Thom Tillis in response to assistance for small businesses: Resources for Small Businesses
FAQ regarding Paycheck Protection Program: Paycheck-Protection-Program-Frequenty-Asked-Questions
Tips for Small Businesses: Tips For Small Businesses_040720
Resources from USDA: https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/USDA_COVID-19_Fed_Rural_Resource_Guide.pdf
https://www.usda.gov/coronavirus
Resources and information from the NC Department of Labor: https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus
Unemployment Information for Employers
The link below will take you to a list of frequently asked questions put together by the NC Division of Employment Security (DES). While your local NCWorks Career Center staff can answer general questions, all unemployment claims are processed by DES.
Tip Sheet for filing on behalf of your employees: https://files.nc.gov/des/documents/Downloads/attachedclaimshelp_apr19.pdf
Information for filing on behalf of your employees: https://des.nc.gov/need-help/covid-19-information/covid-19-information-employers/attached-claims-employers
https://des.nc.gov/need-help/covid-19-information/covid-19-information-employers
Unemployment Resource Guide for Employers: CSS_Guide to Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Fact Sheet for Employers: UI Fact Sheet Employer
If, as an employer, you are having issues logging into the DES website to verify information and you need to contact DES, please call 1-866-278-3822.
Other sources of information
Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce: https://wbcchamber.com/events/290
Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce: https://www.greenvillenc.org/membership-benefits/covid-19-resource-page/
Information from the Small Business Center Network through the NC Community College System: https://www.ncsbc.net/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=4577
Information from the U.S. Chamber Foundation: https://www.savesmallbusiness.com/
Main Street Lending Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO7dgwVEEZI&feature=youtu.be
Rural Forward NC: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_BEz75rRadeK4QwNYbqLOYUFGnvmQvlRotY791ILutM/edit
NC Rapid Recovery: https://ncrapidrecovery.org/
Contact information for your local Workforce Development Board staff
Workforce Development Director, Jennie Bowen: jbowen@mideastcom.org or 252-974-1815
Business Services Manager, Wayne Rollins: wrollins@mideastcom.org or 252-974-1821
Lou Stout, Business Engagement Coordinator: lstout@mideastcom.org or 252-974-2446
NCWorks Career Center Contact Information
Beaufort County: 252-940-0900 or ncworks.0520@nccommerce.com
** Beaufort County employers can also text the word HIRE to 919-418-3829 if you have immediate hiring needs
Bertie County: 252-794-0799 or ncworks.0521@nccommerce.com
Hertford County: 252-862-1257 or ncworks.1400@nccommerce.com
Martin County: 252-792-7816 or ncworks.9400@nccommerce.com
Pitt County: 252-355-9067 or ncworks.4100@nccommerce.com
Employers can also utilize ncworks.gov
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