👀 Local Business and Resource Updates

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In accordance with City of Lexington Mayor Newell Clark's endorsement for a

stay-at-home order, Beginning Monday,

March 30, our office will be closed to the public.

We will still continue to staff the office on a limited basis while continuing to provide updates, resources, assistance and pertinent information to our members during this time!

As always, we will continue to be available and reached via phone or email during normal business hours!

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Joe Wallace, President

jwallace@lexingtonchamber.net |336-250-1271

Bridgett Roach, Operations Manager

broach@lexingtonchamber.net | 336-247-3129

Jessica McDaniel, Member Services Manager jmcdaniel@lexingtonchamber.net | 336-239-0076

We will be sending regular updates via email in the coming days - if you would like to have any relevant information shared regarding your business operations during the current circumstances, please send us the information and we will send it out to our membership.

*** Please do not send "normal" sales ads - this is intended to provide updates regarding business operations such as adjusted hours, delivery/pick-up services or other modifications. However, if you have a special rate (such as a family meal plan, or discounted/free offer for affected businesses/families) or offering because of the business operation restrictions you may send that for us to share ***

We are working with the other Chambers in our county to collect as

much information as possible on the impact COVID-19 is having on our businesses. If you haven't already, please take just a moment to complete this survey and make sure your fellow business owners/operators complete it as well!

Click here for Survey

LOCAL BUSINESS UPDATES

Effective March 25, 2020, Kinetic by Windstream will close the public lobbies at all 26 retail stores across the 18-state footprint until public health officials report it is appropriate to reopen.

During this time, we will do everything possible to continue providing exceptional service to our customers.

Locally

Even with the lobby closed, customers can still speak with store associates by phone by calling 1-800-255-8358, which will direct calls to their local store personnel.

The drop boxes at each store will be checked regularly throughout the day and any payment made will be processed the same business day.

Online

Customers can also visit www.windstream.com/contact-us to connect with us by email or Live Chat, or pay online through the MyWIN portal at my.windstream.com , or download the MyWIN mobile app.

Our commitment to our customers is as important as ever, to keep you connected to the things that are important to your life. As always, thank you for being a valued part of the Kinetic by Windstream family.

CLICK HERE FOR MENU

NOW DELIVERING

to business on

Tuesday & Thursday,

1 to 5 pm.

(Within 3 miles of Black Chicken Coffee)

Please call in order before 4pm.

Within Uptown Business District -

2 Drink minimum, $2 delivery fee.

Outside of Uptown Business District -

3 drink minimum, $3 delivery fee.

Smoothies, frappes, lattes, coffee, snacks ....

RESOURCES

Uptown Lexington has financial assistance available

for business located in the district.

For more information, call Rebekah McGee

at 336.249.0383

The Small Business Center at Davidson County Community College

is still open during this time!

Business Counseling is available via phone or web

click here for more information

Seminars have temporarily been converted and will be conducted online click here for more information

The SBC is offering an upcoming webinar series specifically

to help small businesses respond and recover amidst COVID-19.

***Click the course title for more information or to register***

March 26 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Best Practices for Communicating with Customers and Employees

March 31 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Prepare Your Business to Borrow Money Now Before

Negative Economic Shifts

April 2 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Keeping Customers and Employees Safe During Unsettling Times

April 4 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Promoting Your Business and Products During a Crisis

April 7 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Ideas to Keep Cash Flowing During a Pandemic Shutdown

April 9 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM

How to Manage Employees as Coronavirus Spreads

Click here for a short and very helpful video explaining access to SBA funding!

Unemployment for your and/or your employees

Visit our website

Essential or Non-Essential

Currently, the N.C. Office of Emergency Management is collecting information on businesses that wish to be deemed essential if we get to a state where that is a necessary designation.

Our State Legislators are suggesting to any business that is concerned about further closings, to send an email sooner rather than later. Businesses who wish to be considered essential should email beoc@ncdps.gov with the following information.

In the email, the business should provide the following:

1. Business name

2. Point of Contact including:

a) name

b) email

c) phone number

d) address

3. Nature of their business and why they are critical to continue operations

4. Business website

For more information visit: https://www.ncdps.gov/

Click Here for Small Business Resources from NC MS&RP

Questions about Fair Labor Standards

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/pandemic

NC Department of Commerce Layoff Aversion Assessment

https://www.nccommerce.com/business/workforce-development/consulting-services-staffing-business-edge

Small Business Crisis Information

https://www.ready.gov/business/implementation/crisis

EDPNC Business Relief Resources

https://edpnc.com/nc-business-relief-resources-covid-19/

Facebook - Responding to Crisis via online business

https://www.facebook.com/business/learn/lessons/how-to-help-minimize-business-disruption-during-emergencies

FEMA - Emergency Protective Measures

https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2020/03/19/coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-eligible-emergency-protective-measures

Managing Cash Flow during Crisis - mitigating damage

https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/managing-cash-flow-during-period-of-crisis.html

Broadband Resources

https://www.ncbroadband.gov/covid19broadband/

Resources for Non-Profit Organizations

https://www.ncnonprofits.org/resources/pandemicresources

NCDOC - Assistance with Layoffs, Closures etc.

https://www.nccommerce.com/business/business-closure-resources/rapid-response-support-workers

NC Chamber COVID-19 Business Resource Guide

https://ncchamber.com/coronavirus-resource-guide-nc-business/

US Department of Homeland Security - Risk Mitigation

https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/20_0306_cisa_insights_risk_management_for_novel_coronavirus.pdf

Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act

https://www.nccommerce.com/business/business-closure-resources/file-warn-notice