News Release: 4/8/2020

PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOANS - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)    The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, intends to provide timely additional guidance to address borrower and lender questions concerning the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), established by section 1102 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act). This document will be updated on a regular basis.   Borrowers and

CARES Act Update 3.30.20

CARES Act Webinar on March 30thZoom Meeting with Stephen Later, Attorney at Law, Robbins May and Rich  https://zoom.us/rec/share/9Pcpdo-u-mJOAY3kzEjeRI8LP6nVeaa80SNNrPUNnUf312Wrbht9iLB5QI95f5YH

CARES Act Summary

COVID-19-Related Business Loans  SBA 7(a) Loan Program Expansion under the CARES Act. PPP, SBA Express, and EIDL loans allow private banking institutions the ability to loan directly to businesses in order to more quickly provide funding to businesses. The Act provides delegated authority, which is the ability for lenders to make determinations on borrower eligibility and creditworthiness without going through SBA channels, to all current SBA 7(a) lenders who otherwise make these loans to small businesses

New SBA Loans

Southern Pines, NC - In response to COVID-19, the U.S. Small Business Adminjistration opened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program to NC business on 3/19/20.  The loan program helps small businesses and non-profits that have been severly impacted by COVID-19 to overcome temporary loss of revenue with low-interest loans (up to $2 million) with favorable terms (3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for non-profits, repaid over 30 years). The Chamber, together with Partners in Progress, hosted an "All

Calling on riveters in our nation’s fight against COVID-19

SOUTHERN PINES, NC (March 24, 2020) — On National Rosie the Riveter Day (March 21) R. Riveter, put out a call to their network to come together to manufacture face mask covers in an effort to provide much needed supplies to the front lines fighting against COVID-19 in medical and first responder organizations.   As the healthcare system in the U.S. is strained to manage the current crisis — facing surge capacity of patients — many healthcare workers do not have the proper personal protection equipment

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Small Business and Non Profit Assistance Information

SOUTHERN PINES, NC - Disaster Assistance Information   SBA Offers Disaster Assistance The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to North Carolina businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of COVID-19. Small Businesses, private nonprofit organizations of any size, small agricultural cooperatives and small aquaculture enterprises may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans up to $2 million to help meet financial

News Release: 3/21/2020

SOUTHERN PINES, NC - On Friday, March 20, the U.S. Treasury, IRS, and U.S. Department of Labor announced their plans for making the paid leave provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) less burdensome for small businesses. Key points include:To take immediate advantage of the paid leave credits, businesses can retain and access funds that they would otherwise pay to the IRS in payroll taxes. If those amounts are not sufficient to cover the cost of paid leave, employers can seek an

Moore County Health Department Orders Shutdown of All Self-Service Food Buffets & Salad Bars

Health Department Enforces Closure of All Restaurant Seating, Including Outdoors In light of new information regarding the presence of community spread of COVID-19 in North Carolina, the Moore County Health Department will enforce the more stringent Order of Abatement of  Imminent Hazard issued by the Secretary of the NC Department of Health and Human Services, which states that “seating areas of restaurants and bars constitute an imminent hazard for the spread of COVID-19.”  Restaurants shall close all

Congress Finalizes COVID-19 Coronavirus Response Act: Prepare To Provide Paid Sick Leave And FMLA

Congress Finalizes COVID-19 Coronavirus Response Act: Prepare To Provide Paid Sick Leave And FMLA3.18.20   The Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act today, an economic stimulus plan aimed at addressing the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on Americans and introducing paid sick leave and an expanded family and medical leave act to the nation’s employers. An earlier version of this Act (H.R. 6201) was previously passed by the House in the early hours of Saturday, March 14 before being

COUNTY PROVIDES COVID-19 RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS UPDATES

MOORE COUNTY, NC – March 19, 2020 – Moore County Government continues to monitor the progress of COVID-19 in North Carolina and is continuing to adjust preparedness and response plans to meet the evolving needs of the community.    As 5:00 PM Thursday, March 19, 2020, there are two (2) confirmed presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Moore County. Testing availability remains limited and is only available to those individuals that meet specific criteria outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and

Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas take new steps to help customers, communities and employees in

Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas take new steps to help customers, communities and employees in wake of COVID-19Will waive certain payment fees $1.3 million donated to help COVID-19 relief  Some employees will receive cash payments to help offset virus-related expenses CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas today announced a comprehensive set of steps to help customers, communities and employees manage the economic hardship caused by COVID-19.  “This is an unprecedented crisis that

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to NC Small Businesses Economically Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to North Carolina Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)  ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to North Carolina small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental

Sandhills Coalition Operational Changes in Response to COVID19

Sandhills Coalition Operational Changes in Response to COVID19Effective immediately, Sandhills Coalition has made the following changes to their operations in response to the threat of COVID19:Client Services:Residents requesting assistance will be seen by appointment only.  Residents may call (910) 693-1600 and select option 5 to schedule an appointment. Food assistance will be provided by appointment with “drive thru” service. Clothing, transportation, and employment counseling services have been

SBA Updates Criteria on States for Requesting Disaster Assistance

WASHINGTON – Aspart of the Trump Administration’s aggressive, whole-of-government efforts to combat the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and minimize economic disruption to the nation’s 30 million small businesses, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza issued revised criteria for states or territories seeking an economic injury declaration related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). The relaxed criteria will have two immediate impacts: Faster, Easier Qualification Process for States

COVID -19 Resources

SOUTHERN PINES - The Moore County Chamber has created a resource page for the business and non profit community to utilize during this time.  As additional information comes available this site will be updated accordingly.https://www.moorecountychamber.com/covid/

SBA To Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans

WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today in response to the President’s address to the nation:  “The President took bold, decisive action to make our 30 million small businesses more resilient to Coronavirus-related economic disruptions. Small businesses are vital economic engines in every community and state, and they have helped make our economy the strongest in the world. Our Agency will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest