The first phase of Governor Cooper’s 3-phased reopening plan will begin on Friday, May 8th at 5:00PM. Phase one of the Governor’s plan eases some of the restrictions found in Executive Order 131. This period is designed to provide safe opportunities for people to socialize, boost our economy, and keep important safety restrictions in place. Executive Order 138 modifies the… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
NC to Enter Phase 1 Reopening on Friday
NC Enacts COVID 19 Recovery Act
Governor Cooper signed two bills on Monday, and they are effective immediately. The North Carolina General Assembly approved a robust $1.6 billion COVID-19 relief package. The legislation entitled the “2020 COVID-19 Recovery Act” is comprised of two parts: House Bill 1043 (HB1043) and Senate Bill 704 (SB704). The total dollar amount does not account for… Read More »
City of Winston-Salem’s Stay at Home Order Rescinded
City of Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines today rescinded the city’s stay at home order. The move aligns the City of Winston-Salem with the rest of Forsyth County in following Governor Cooper’s statewide order which is scheduled to end on May 8th. Businesses that practice social distancing as required by the Governor’s Orders may operate, unless they are prohibited. For example, clothing and… Read More »
Reopening Checklist
The fluidity of the COVID-19 situation will require businesses to consider a myriad of issues as they navigate the decision as to when and how to reopen their facilities to employees and the public in accordance with Governor Roy Cooper’s phased reopening plan. Attorneys at Kilpatrick, Townsend and Stockton have compiled a reopening checklist that… Read More »
Friday Update: Coronavirus Relief Bill, NC’s Phased Reopening Plan
House Passes $484 billion Coronavirus Relief Bill At noon President Trump signed a $484 billion coronavirus relief package to help small businesses and hospitals after the House voted overwhelmingly to pass the bill on Thursday. The legislation will give $320 billion to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), $75 billion to aid hospitals, and an… Read More »
CARES Act Programs Available to Small Businesses
As we continue to monitor the evolving policies enacted in response to COVID 19 we are working to connect you to information and resources that can help. The following information offers an overview of an article provided by Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, LLP detailing the following programs: Paycheck Protection ProgramEconomic Injury Disaster Loans Main Street… Read More »