Burke County Chamber of Commerce « Growing Business. Building Community.

As our community responds to COVID-19, our staff are monitoring the situation and working to bring you information and resources. Please watch this page for news updates and emerging resources. Help us, help you! Take a brief survey. Your responses will allow us to promote your business, share creative ideas so our members can learn from one another and prepare resources to support businesses like yours. We will also use this information to inform our discussions with elected officials about emergency services and relief. Thank you, Your Burke County Chamber of Commerce Team.

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BURKE COUNTY VIRTUAL TIP JAR

Chamber Challenge “BE THE CHANGE”

Many of our friends and neighbors have been financially impacted by COVID-19. This virtual tip jar has been created for anyone that has affected. This includes local service industry staff – employees at bars, restaurants, salons, business owners, etc. – to post their Venmo or PayPal information so that customers, neighbors, and Burke County community members can continue to support them. Also, this is an opportunity as a business owner to share how others can purchase gift cards to your establishment for future use.

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NORTH CAROLINA RESPONSE

HEALTH UPDATES

If you have specific questions or concerns related to coronavirus, dial 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162 for more information. In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

BUSINESS RESOURCES

Business and Employers Resources
Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (HHS & CDC)
CISA | Identifying Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19
Closing Business Checklist
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
House Bill Updates: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Legal Guidance on Workplace Pandemic Planning (EEOC)
National Association of Manufacturers: Coronavirus Resources
NC Chamber Combating The Coronavirus Resource
NC Commerce Unemployment Insurance Changes Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
NC Chamber Resource Guide
NCHHS Interim Guidance for Businesses
OSHA Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic
SBA Guidance for Businesses
US Chamber Response Toolkit
VEDIC NC

WPCC Small Business Center

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Small Business Center is here to assist you and your business with resources and assistance. Here are online resources to help you and your business as we continue dealing with these unprecedented times. Please visit the North Carolina Small Business Center Network for additional resources and to learn more about how the WPCC’s Small Business Center can assist you!

FUNDING RESOURCES

CARES Act
Carolina Small Business Development Fund
COVID-19 Community Emergency Response Fund
Emergency Loans Small Business Guide & Checklist
Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide
Facebook Small Business Grants
NC Community Development
SBA Disaster Assistance NC Business Link | 1.800.228.8443 Counselors will assist with the preparation of SBA loan application. Clink Here to Apply. Need additional help with SBA Loans? Contact Suzanne Wallace, Director Small Business Center @ (828)448-6719.
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Guide
Self-Help Credit Union
Small Business Guidance Loan Resource
Thread Capital
USDA Farm Service Agency Loan Tool

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

NC Division of Employment Security Governor Cooper lifted restrictions on unemployment. Employers can find info regarding unemployment insurance from the NC Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security. Contact the DES Employer Call Center with any questions or concerns: 866.278.3822. Individuals who want to apply for Unemployment can contact: https://des.nc.gov/apply-unemployment or 888.737.0259.