The SBA published Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting program provisions that will provide a free, online certification and eligibility application process for women-owned small businesses and economically-disadvantaged women-owned small businesses. The timeline for implementation of changes to SBA’s WOSB program has been delayed to accommodate those affected by the current pandemic. Starting July 15, 2020,… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
SBA Issues New Regulations for Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program
Small Business Relief Grant Program
Greater Winston-Salem Inc. and the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership, Inc. want to assist small businesses in our community by providing direct grants to assist in the recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are excited to launch the Small Business Relief Grant Program which will provide grants to small businesses located in Forsyth County. The funding goals… Read More »
COVID 19 Economic Outlook
Today we held a conference call with economist Dr. Matthew Martin who provided a regional and national economic outlook relating to COVID 19. The presentation and call recap are below. Special thanks to: Matthew Martin, PhDRegional Executive, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author. They do… Read More »
NC to Enter Phase 1 Reopening on Friday
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 »
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City of Winston-Salem’s Stay at Home Order Rescinded
City of Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines today rescinded the city’s stay at home order.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 »