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Hear the latest from the Office of Governor Northam

On May 4, Governor Ralph Northam outlined a three-phase plan to ease restrictions on businesses and gatherings, when health data supports doing so.

Governor Northam said he will extend key provisions of Executive Order 53, which places restrictions on businesses and gatherings of more than 10 people, at least through next Thursday, May 14, at midnight.

New streamlined process for Applying for Disaster Loan Assistance and Grants

Find out if you and your business are eligible!

Rapid Response Funding

The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board has some funds available to help small businesses avoid layoffs or downsizing. Find out if you are eligible and apply today!

Virginia Small Business Development Center

The Virginia SBDC Network is the largest and most effective provider of customized counseling and education for small businesses in the Commonwealth.

You can meet in private with a certified business analyst to discuss your specific issues. Or you can attend small-group trainings for in-depth presentations on critical management topics.

The Virginia SBDC also has its own COVID-19 resource page which you can access here.

The Lynchburg Region SBDC

Provides information on SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans, business assistance, and web-based training for small businesses.

The Lynchburg Region SBDC is also offing Small Business Support Groups. These groups will provide resources, information, and idea exchange about managing a business during COVID-19 and recovery.

Groups are limited to 12 and are offered to those who have been in business at least six months. Free, meetings are via Zoom (for now).

Learn more and register here.

America's SBDCs

America's Small Business Development Centers provides national resources in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Virginia Employment Commission

Get valuable information on applying for unemployment and take a survey for small business owners regarding the impact of COVID-19.

Virginia Career Works

Central VA regional information for employers and employees on unemployment.

Wages and Hours

Information from the Department of Labor on wages and hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act and job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

This Act requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

City of Lynchburg

Deferral of meals, lodging, and amusement taxes

Corporate, Sales, and Individual Taxes:

• Businesses impacted by COVID-19 can also request to defer the payment of state sales tax due March 20, 2020 for 30 days.
• When granted, businesses will be able to file no later than April 20, 2020 with a waiver of any penalties.
• The Virginia Department of Taxation is extending the due date of payment of Virginia individuals and corporate income taxes. While filing deadlines remain the same, the due date for individual and corporate income tax will now be June 1, 2020.
• Please note that interest will still accrue, so taxpayers who are able to pay by the original deadlines should do so.

Extensions from the IRS

• Individuals: Income tax payment deadlines for individual returns, with a due date of April 15, 2020, are being automatically extended until July 15, 2020, for up to $1 million of their 2019 tax due. This payment relief applies to all individual returns, including self-employed individuals, and all entities other than C-Corporations, such as trusts or estates.
• Corporations: For C Corporations, income tax payment deadlines are being automatically extended until July 15, 2020, for up to $10 million of their 2019 tax due.

Virginia Department of Health Information

Financial Resources for Health Emergencies

Provided by My Secure Advantage, Inc.

Coping with Unexpected Change

Provided by All Points EAP

Latest resources from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Coronavirus: Guidance for Better Mental Health

Provided by Rehab4Addiction

Woods Rogers

Woods Rogers has created a Pandemic Response Group of attorneys who are available to answer any specific questions or concerns about your obligations or potential liabilities in a range of different practice areas, such as contract law, labor & employment, construction law, cybersecurity, tax and employee benefits, and commercial litigation.

• What does the statewide stay at home order mean for me?
• What is essential or non-essential?
• What is Executive Order 53 and what does it mean?
• What is the State implementing now?
• World Health Organization (WHO) FAQ
• FAQ from the University of Lynchburg

Virginia Manufacturers Association

Daily updates from the VMA regarding the coronavirus and Virginia manufacturers.

National Association of Manufacturers

Resources and plans for manufacturers on the state and federal level.

Essential vs. Non-Essential?