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CORONAVIRUS:  Small Business Assistance 

Burlington Economic Development is working closely with our fellow local government across Alamance County in addition to partners at the SBA, North Carolina Small Business Technology Development Center (SBTDC), the Alamance Community College Small Business Center (SBC) and the Alamance Chamber  to provide direct response and assistance to all business inquiries.  Please let us know your status and what resources are needed!


stay at home order issued for north carolina through april 

Governor Roy Cooper has issued Executive Order 121, which is a statewide Stay at Home Order beginning Monday, March 30 at 5 p.m. until April 29, 2020.

The Executive Order directs people to stay at home except to visit essential businesses, to exercise outdoors or to help a family member. Specifically, the order bans gatherings of more than 10 people and directs everyone to physically stay at least six feet apart from others.

Please carefully review the Order and the FAQs to determine the impact to your job or business.  We are also happy to consult on your eligibility - email us here.  

Here’s what’s now closed: 

  • All restaurant bars and dining rooms (take out / curbside / delivery is ok).
  • All entertainment facilities (swimming pools, movie theaters, health clubs, and yoga studios).
  • All personal care businesses (hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, and tattoo parlors)
  • Any gathering of 10+ people (except funerals)

Here’s what businesses and employees are still permitted to work:

  • Work from Home.
  • Essential Businesses and Operations (As defined in the order).
  • Outdoor Businesses or Services ( construction related contractors, lawn maintenance, equipment repair or maintenance, etc.) that consistently practice Physical Distancing Requirements
  • Any business providing nonessential goods and services may continue to operate, provided they do so via curbside, delivery, mail order, or virtual/web service only.

Here’s what any business owner or employee are permitted to do whether deemed essential or not: 

  •  Minimum basic operations for all businesses, facilities, and other entities is allowed, provided they comply with Physical Distancing Requirements. 
  • Any business, facility, or other entity may have staff present to perform the minimum activity needed to maintain value of inventory, ensure security, process payroll and benefits, to perform or maintain any function permitted, or to facilitate employees working from home.

If you want to be listed as essential, but are not:

  •  Visit the NC Department of Revenue website and fill out the form for essential businesses, and NCDOR will make a determination and process your request. 


SBA  DISASTER LOAN INFORMATION 

The Alamance Chamber and Partners held a Small Business Administration webinar session with area small businesses on March 23rd.  A recording of that session can be found here.  More information on the SBA loans is available via the following links: 

SBA Disaster Loan Website

SBA Disaster Loan – Paper Forms

SBA Disaster Loan Website Index 

SBA Web Briefing on Disaster Loans 

SBA Disaster Loans and Assistance - How to Apply 

North Carolina SBA Disaster Declaration  

For in-person questions and consultation, please call the SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center:  1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or send an e-mail: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov 


NC Restaurant workers relief Fund 

If you work in the hospitality industry and you’re struggling, apply now for relief funds. The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s nonprofit 501(c)(3) foundation serves hospitality workers and is accepting applications for relief grants for NC-based workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

Questions? Visit www.ncrestaurantreleif.com or email foundation@ncrla.org.


golden leaf foundation, thread capital announce ncrapidrecovery.org 

The Goldean LEAF Foundation announced they have created a $15 million rapid recovery loan program in response to economic losses related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Golden LEAF funding will support NC COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loans for eligible businesses with the following terms: 

  • $50,000 maximum loan
  • 0% interest 
  • No payments for 6 months
  • If not repaid in 6 months, coverts to term loan

The NC COVID-19 Rpid Response Recovery Loan Program is managed by the NC Rural Center, a statewide nonprofit that has been supporting small business owners for more than 30 years. The Rural Center will lead a broad coalition of nonprofit lending partners to directly assist small business owners. Participating Rapid Recovery organization include Business Expansion Funding Corporation (BEFCOR), Carolina Small Business Development Fund, Mountain BizWorks, Natural Capital Investment Fund, and Thread Capital.

Information on this program can be found at ncrapidrecovery.org. 


COVID-19 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CLAIMS 

Under Executive Order #118, individuals who, as a direct result of COVID-19, are separated from employment, have had their hours of employment reduced, or are prevented from working due to a medical condition caused by COVID-19 or due to communicable disease control measures may apply for unemployment assistance immediately. 

COVID-19 Unempolyment Insurance FAQ

Link to Apply for NC Unemployment Benefits


Community development finance Institutions (CDFI) lender resources 

Several North Carolina-based Community Development Finance agencies are actively developing specific lending tools in response to COVID-19. These are non-profit lenders committed to providing access to capital. 

Carolina Community Impact, Inc.

919.861.5321

Carolina Community Impact, Inc. provides access to credit building and asset building techniques and services through financial education and small-dollar consumer loans.


N.C. Community Development Initiative

919.828.5655

 Initiative Capital, the N.C. Community Development Initiative’s lending arm, provides strategic lending and investment for community economic developers and businesses that create jobs, promote economic growth and facilitate the development of affordable housing and community revitalization, particularly in low-resource areas of the state.

Self-Help Credit Union

Lending Office: 800.476.7428

Business Loan Webform

Self-Help’s mission is to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for all. They do this by providing responsible financial services; lending to individuals, small businesses and nonprofits; developing real estate; and promoting fair financial practices.  Branch locations are in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.




Business Resources 


STATE AND FEDERAL RESOURCES

EDPNC - COVID-19 Industry Resources 

NC Dept. of Health and Human Services

CDC Advice for Business Owners and Workplaces

NC Restaurant & Lodging Association Hospitality Business Info

Coronavirus in the Workplace: Legal Considerations

Federal Tax Relief due to COVID-19

State Tax Relief due to COVID-19


BUSINESS COUNSELING SERVICES 

City of Burlington Economic Development Office

Peter Bishop, Director, 336.222.5147

Blake Moyer, Project Manager, 336.222.5081

Burlington Economic Development is committed to providing prompt, professional service and resource connection with our partners during the Coronavirus crisis.  We are here to help with all aspects of your disaster or contingency plans and will provide regular updates via social media, web and more. 


Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC)

Joel Harper, Central Region, Chapel Hill Office: 919.962.0389

Bob Weston, Piedmont Triad Region, Greensboro Office: 336.256.9300

The Small Business and Technology Development Center provides management counseling and educational services to small and mid-sized businesses, including those in distress. Most of the SBTDC’s services are free of charge, and all are confidential.  


Alamance Community College Small Business Center 

Ervin Allen, Director, 336.506.4312

The Small Business Center Network is here to assist you and your business with resources and assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The SBCN works in partnership with Federal, State and Local organizations to provide the information and strategies to help your business move forward. 


Alamance Chamber of Commerce 

Mac Williams, President, 336.228.1338

The Alamance Chamber provides economic development and business services for the greater Burlington community with programs on workforce development, industrial recruitment and apprenticeship. 


How You Can Support Local Business

The Economic Development Department understands that the following weeks will be  VERY difficult for many of our local businesses and employees. We encourage citizens to continue to support our local businesses and below we will list a few constructive ways to support our local and small businesses in this time.

  • Buy gift cards or certificates: A little here and there can hold small businesses over
  • Shop online: Check Facebook and Instagram for the business websites or stores
  • Order Takeout: Curb-side grocery pick up is widely available as well around Burlington 
  • Tip well if you can: 20% or more is trending 
  • Call your local business to check on hours, delivery, website and to check in
  • Follow your favorite accounts and support them from home
  • Donate to your favorite non-profit.  
  • Volunteer your time for childcare, feeding, pet care or another charitable cause in your neighborhood


City of Burlington Coronavirus Response

See the Economic Development Department’s full response here: Coronavirus Blog Post

The City of Burlington has made a statement regarding the cancellation of city-sponsored events and programming through April 1st and information on City facilities. Find the press release here. The City will be constantly updating our Alerts webpage for the latest Burlington response in this ever-changing situation. For immediate questions regarding Coronavirus you may call the State’s Department of Health and Human Services hotline at 866-462-3821. 

We are working diligently to support and protect our community in a rapidly changing environment. Taking precautionary steps now in the best interests of our citizens and visitors is done in coordination with counsel and advice from our state and national leaders in numerous Federal, State and regional partners to assemble and communicate all resources to support your business.


NEWS RESOURCE PAGES FOR CANCELLATIONS

https://www.wxii12.com/coronavirus

https://myfox8.com/news/coronavirus/ 

WFMY News 2 Live Blog


CITY OF BURLINGTON CLOSURES

Burlington Coronavirus Information

City of Burlington Closures as of March 18

Effective Saturday March 14, City departments have been instructed to cancel all non-essential, city-sponsored events, activities, and programs involving public participation.  Beginning March 18, as a result of the increased urgency related to the current COVID-19 pandemic, The City of Burlington will close the following Recreation and Park facilities starting March 18, 2020 until further notice: 

  • Kernodle Senior Center located at 1535 South Mebane St., Burlington, NC 27215 (Previously closed March 14) 
  • Mayco Bigelow Center located at 849 Sharpe Rd, Burlington, NC 27217 
  • Fairchild Center located at 827 S Graham Hopedale Rd, Burlington, NC 27217 
  • Maynard Aquatics Center located at 1402 Overbrook Rd, Burlington, NC 27215 
  • Indian Valley Golf Course located at 1005 Indian Valley Dr, Burlington, NC 27217 

Parks and trails will remain open at this point. We encourage patrons to maintain distancing and use the trails while following CDC recommendations. These closures and modifications will be in effect until further notice. We will continue to evaluate and modify the closure schedule as necessary. 

Other closures effecting  Water &Sewer Billing, the City of Burlington Tax Office, and Animal Services can be found in the March 18 update document linked above. This page will be updated as the city makes decisions on other events and facilities moving forward.

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