The SBA offers disaster assistance in the form of low-interest loans to businesses, renters, and homeowners located in regions affected by declared disasters. The SBA approved Governor Roy Cooper’s request to open up the disaster loan program to North Carolina businesses affected by COVID 19. Three-Step Process Step 1: Apply for the loan Apply online or… Read More »
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SBA Disaster Loans: 3 Steps to Apply
Forsyth Tech Connects with Students through Forsyth Tech Cares
Forsyth Tech is launching a new initiative to connect with students and improve distance learning outcomes during the COVID 19 outbreak. Forsyth Tech Cares is a new comprehensive approach for connecting students, staff and faculty to the resources and support services they need. The college has rallied a task force of interested staff and faculty to… Read More »
COVID 19 Response Fund for Forsyth County
On March 18, 2020, the COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County was established by a partnership between United Way of Forsyth County, The Winston-Salem Foundation, the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, and Community Organizations Active in Disaster to support local community members impacted by the novel coronavirus. Flexible resources will be provided for immediate, emerging, and long-term… Read More »
Local Relief Fund, SBA Loans & More
North Carolina Business Are Eligible for SBA Loans We are happy to share that the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) is now offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to North Carolina small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the COVID-19. As we mentioned in yesterday’s update, Governor Cooper formally requested help… Read More »
Truist Announces COVID 19 Relief Measures
Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced its Truist Cares initiative to support the short-term and long-term needs of communities, clients and teammates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A pledge of $25 million in philanthropic support will aid in supporting basic needs, medical supplies, and financial hardship across the nation. Immediate Help for Critical Healthcare Organizations… Read More »
Changes to Unemployment & SBA Assistance
Knowledge and trusted information can keep Winston-Salem and Forsyth County businesses working together for a stronger community during the rapidly changing response to the Coronavirus. We’re working to share information in real time that can help you prepare to respond and mitigate effects on your business. Today’s updates include the information below we’re following to… Read More »