We understand that you're facing great uncertainty right now. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and working to compile several resources that can help you, our local business owners and operators, navigate through this challenging time.
The Virginia Department of Health launched a new, centralized website that allows Virginians to easily pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine. This ‘one-stop-shop’ website allows individuals to pre-register online, check that they are pre-registered, and access additional information on Virginia’s vaccination roll-out.
Read the News Release
Visit Vaccinate Virginia website
DoorDash Restaurant Operator Grant
Virginia Restaurant Lodging Travel Association (VRLTA) partnered with DoorDash to support, recognize, and reward restaurants that have been actively engaged in helping their community and their business adapt during the pandemic. DoorDash will award approximately 125 grants of $3,500 each for a total of up to $450,000 in grant money to Virginia businesses, so that local restaurants can continue to thrive. Applications close March 1, 2021 at 5PM.
COVID-19 Helpline
As a partner of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and to serve residents of York County and Poquoson, the County is establishing a Covid-19 Helpline to assist individuals in registering for the COVID-19 vaccine, call 757-890-5890
Paycheck Protection Program
*Portal re-opens for all January 19th*
- Apply for first or second draws
- Forgiveness application
- Forgiveness requirements
- Forgiveness guidance (PDF)
Effective 12/27/2020:
Economic Aid Act: This Act provides financial and other benefits for the nations small business owners through March 31 2021. Review the Virginia SBDC Overview (PDF), SBA PPP Interim Final Rule (PDF) and Legislation document (PDF)Dominion EnergyShare Program
- Energy Share Program Details (PDF)
- Energy Share Application (PDF)
- Visit VA Chamber website for more details.
FORGIVABLE LOANS FOR VIRGINIA SMALL BUSINESSES
The non-profit Virginia 30 Day Fund provides forgivable loans for Virginia-based small businesses. The forgivable loan is intended to provide immediate financial assistance (within maximum three days) to meet payroll, preserve healthcare coverage for employees and save jobs while they await recently approved federal funding.
- Greater Williamsburg Partnership (GWP) and Williamsburg Community Foundation partnership with Virginia 30 Day Fund press release (PDF)
- Apply to Virginia 30 Day Fund
Business-Related Disaster Relief Resources
LATEST IN RECOVERY
Effective 01/27/2021:
AMENDED Executive Order 72 effective until 02/28/2021. Virginians should stay at home from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., wear masks in indoor and outdoor settings, limit social gatherings to 10. Business restriction guidance based on business classification.Effective 01/27/2021:
DOLI Workplace Safety Standards Final Standard adoptedEffective 12/27/2020:
Economic Aid Act: This Act provides financial and other benefits for the nations small business owners through March 31 2021. Review the Virginia SBDC Overview (PDF), SBA PPP Interim Final Rule (PDF) and Legislation document (PDF)RECOVERY
757 COVID-19 Business Recovery Forum 757 Recovery Leaders have provided insights to the Federal CARES Act impact on local businesses and the community. View survey results for Wave 3, Wave 2 and Wave 1.
Forward Virginia: Phase Three
outlines easing of business restrictions beginning Wednesday July 1st. View Executive Order 67 and Phase Three Guidelines for all Business Sectors for full details.Hampton Roads SBDC & Raymond A Mason School of Business
offering 10 hours of free counseling servicesPrintable Sign for Businesses
"Masks are Required for Your Sake and for Ours"- Alice Business Resource Center
- Cox Media Local Restaurant Support
- Ebay Up-and-Running Accelerator Program
- Facebook Small Business Grants Program
- Google Small Business Resources AND Work, teach, and learn from anywhere resources
- Inspiring HR Key Points from the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Job Shop Pricing WEBINAR replay:Cash Management
- Microsoft Office 365 E1 Trial
- Verizon Small Business Seminar Pivoting your Business: A 30/60/90 Day Plan recording AND more on the Verizon website
- Atlantic Union Bank Paycheck Protection Program Information
- Congressman Rob Wittman sign up for Telephone Town Hall Meetings
- Early Education Business Consultants
- Governor Ralph Northam Executive Orders and Directives
- Greater Williamsburg Business Council
- Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
- Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
- PBMares Coronavirus Resources for Businesses
- Retail Alliance Resources for Retailers
Virginia
Resources- Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Community Capital (VCC)
PPP borrowers application- Virginia Department of Emergency Management Coronavirus Information AND Sign-up for news
- Virginia Department of Heath Guidance for Daily Employee Screenings, Virginia Information and FAQs
- Virginia Department of Social Services
- Virginia Employment Commission
- Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
- Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade
- Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Recovery Resources for Small Businesses
- William & Mary Raymond A Mason School of Business Connecting Local Small Businesses article and Visit the website for assistance.
- York County COVID-19 Connection
- York County Economic Development Incentive Programs
- Better Business Bureau (BBB) Business Tips
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources for Businesses and Employers AND FAQs
- Department of Labor (DOL) OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 and OSHA publications
- Department of Treasury Small Business Assistance and PPP Information Sheet for Borrowers
- FEMA Emergency Planning Exercises
- Federal Resources for U.S. Small Businesses View relevant federal agency resources, access the latest news, and search for a Small Business Advisor near you
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Employee Rights
- Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) Business Continuity Planning
- International Franchise Association (IFA) Requirements and Opportunities for Franchise Businesses
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) EIDL and PPP Loan Comparison
- Open for Business-EZ (OFB-EZ) Business Continuity Plan
- Small Business Administration (SBA) Visit the SBA for useful guidance and steps that you may want to follow in preparing your business for the impact of COVID-19 and to determine if you may qualify for financial assistance related to this disaster.
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Resources , Save Small Business Initiative and Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness
- U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship brief on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
SBA Disaster Relief Funding Options
EIDL procedures and form guidance
- 12-09-2020 Note: Small business owners who had payments on their existing SBA-backed loans waived during the pandemic will now be subject to taxes on the amount waived, as the IRS now plans to count this as income.View the Memorandum
- Application
- Overview SBA Emergency Loans
- EIDL Highlights & PPP Comparison document
- Video EIDL applications process
- SBA Webinar Slides OR visit the Virginia SBDC Webinar & Recordings webpage
- Partners and District Offices
- Disaster Office Hotline 1-800-659-2955 or DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov
REBUILD! VA Small Business Grant Program
The Rebuild VA Grant Fund is a program to help small businesses and non-profits whose normal operations were disrupted by COVID-19, including restaurants, brick and mortar retail, exercise and fitness facilities, personal care and personal grooming services, entertainment and public amusement establishments, and campgrounds.
- Application
- View REBUILD! VA FAQs and these additional FAQs
- Review the program details and apply.
Open for Business
See the alphabetical listing of a few of the York County businesses that are open. There are many more being added so please check back often. If you are open and doing business and would like to be listed here, please email us.
Stay in Touch
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Contact Us
During this time when offices are closed to the public until further notice, we are still working and we can be reached in the following ways:
By Email: econdev@yorkcounty.gov