Changes in Onslow County Business Operations:
In an effort to organize everyone's updates and delivery/takeout options from our restaurants,
The Chamber has created this short survey for business owners. Please take a moment to fill it out, and include your website at the end so we can link to you where applicable!
In an effort to limit person-to-person contact and to protect our valued employees and Citizens, most
City of Jacksonville
buildings will have restricted building access beginning at 5PM, Wednesday, March 25, 2020.The City will cease public access to the Jacksonville City Hall, the Center for Public Safety and some recreation facilities.
Mainstay Suites
is continuing to serve guests by adding extra cleaning on a steady basis to disinfect everything they can, have installed hand sanitizer stations throughout the hotel. They are open and ready for business and want to help our community anyway we can.
Roto-Rooter,
1405 Lejeune Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
is open and fully staffed! They have been deemed essential personnel and will continue to service our community. They are following CDC guidelines and are taking every precautionary measure to keep staff and customers healthy! Call 910-455-1777. They are still operating 24/7.
High Tide Creative
has spent the last few weeks helping clients push back their marketing efforts and postpone ad placements, and it’s been an unfortunate necessity. At this time, they’re working on marketing plans to help these companies hit the ground running once the Coronavirus is in our rearview mirror. Please let them know if your business needs help with special communications to your clients, or visitors, to keep your business moving forward. 252.671.7087 |
[email protected]
www.HighTideCreative.com
The Frame Game
will be closed starting March 30 for walk ins, but we will be available on an appointment basis any time that is convenient for customers. Just call or e-mail other info Sherry Latoz 910-347-3630
[email protected]
Lejeune Honda
wants to keep our community safe. During this time of social distancing and voluntary quarantine, they know your vehicle may still need to be serviced. Call for details about their free pick 910 346-4944. They service any make or model. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:00pm Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm
Williams Scarborough Gray, CPA’s
knowledgeable staff can arrange phone interviews and/or email contact to assist in minimizing exposure. They can also arrange for you to drop off your accounting and tax records with limited interaction. This will help to ensure that your tax information is timely prepared and filed. Again, WSG, CPAs genuinely values and cares about our clients and staff. They are committed to helping you with your accounting and tax needs and will be there every step of the way.
17blue Digital Marketing Service
staff is working remotely and available during regular business hours
Advanced Office Solutions
have changed operating methods but are still open for business and happy to assist valued customers. Need to work remotely? Contact AOS today and find out how AOS & VOIP Phones System. Send or receive calls, conference, video conference, chat, and share from anywhere, using just their computer or mobile phone. Call 888-553-4208, or e-mail
[email protected]
Lazzara’s Pizza open regular hours and Pickup, Curbside, Delivery
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen will be open daily from 11am to 8pm for curbside to-go service. They are also offering 15% off of checks with the purchase of 2 adult entrees.
Coastal Bank & Trust will provide drive-thru services only beginning March 23, 2020. If you need assistance with your accounts, loans, or access to safe deposit box, you may contact your branch location or your personal Banker to schedule an appointment. Visit our website or Facebook page for other convenient ways to access your accounts.
Express Employment Professionals is open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. They are conducting all first interviews over the phone and we have Essential jobs that need to be filled immediately. Jobseekers can apply online at www.expresspros.com or call our office at 910-355-0060 or 910-355-0067.
Valuable information
North Carolina Business Relief Resources
– COVID-19
Flowers on the Move is closed to in-person customers, but orders can be arranged for funerals or other emergencies by calling 910-347-7798
First Citizen’s Bank Branches are operating all Drive Thru Lanes throughout our cluster. Lobbies are currently by appointment only.
All
MCCS Services, with the exception of vending, are now cashless. Franchised eateries may still accept cash as they are independent businesses.
Navy Federal Credit Union is offering the following services to its members: Waiving penalties for early certificate withdrawals; Providing loans, extensions and deferred payments; offering overdraft protection; helping you help others with free money transfers.
CPR Cell Phone & Computer Repair
remains open for business. Working cell phones and computers are essential for customers to communicate; they stock most common repair parts so can usually get your phone repairs done quickly. They are taking all necessary precautions to clean and disinfect our store, along with customer devices. If you require cell phone, drone, game system or computer repair, please stop in our store at 4200 Western Blvd. or call us at 910-526-0166. Our goal is to stay open as long as possible during this difficult time.
Neverland & Main Travel
will not be accepting new travel reservations for ANY destination before May 15
th
(date could change based on worldwide health conditions). They will also NOT be meeting with clients in person to discuss vacation cancellations or new bookings; instead they will have phone consultations for clients Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm. Please be patient as the first priority is to clients who currently have vacations booked and need to modify or cancel their plans.
OFFICE PARK EYE CENTER
COVID-19 Update: They committed to safeguarding the health of patients and the public. At the same time, they will continue to provide essential eye care to patients. They are limiting visits to only medically necessary appointments through April 3rd. They are also offering tele-medicine visits. Please call 910.355.3937 to reschedule or inquire about scheduling a tele-medicine visit with a physician.
Onslow Memorial Hospital is seeking donations of personal protective equipment (PPE). As they see an increase of COVID-19 cases in Eastern North Carolina, they want to ensure they have an ample supply of masks, gloves, and gowns to protect patients and team members. Please call Andria Davis at 910-577-2255 to schedule a time to drop off items.
To protect customers and employees,
The Trophy Case
is closed until April 1st and possibly longer if needed.
Labor Finders
is still accepting applicants from those in our community that are looking for employment.
In honoring social distancing and keeping everyone safe
,
Advantage Gold Realty
has decided to close their physical office location to the public effective immediately and will remain closed to the public until it is safe to resume normal operations. Please follow their Facebook page for up-to-date information. (
https://www.facebook.com/AdvantageGoldRealty/
)
Tideline Marine is still open putting t first responders as a priority. Also, if there are any certified mechanics in the community out of work and willing to work on a 1099 basis , just come by 159 Old Bridge Street Jacksonville NC 28540 and if your capabilities match what they need they employ you as long as we have service work to be completed.
At
Century 21 Champion Real Estate
they open for business, ready and available to help any and all housing needs!
Bradley’s Jewelers
is open and taking every precaution they can to protect staff and customers. They are disinfecting their environment daily and understand the challenges of trying to find new ways to get things done and move forward. With this is mind, they are happy to personally shop for you. Please contact them through text at 910-545-5997, email [email protected] or call us 910-353-1450. They will send personalized suggestions, descriptions and pictures. They will wrap your gifts and make arrangements for pickup and delivery.
Marine FCU's
branch lobbies are closed in an effort to minimize risk to members and employees. Members can conveniently handle their finances using Online Banking via their web site or mobile app. Live Teller Machines and ATMs will be fully operational. Members may also contact Marine FCU by telephone at 910.577.7333, and secure chat and email in Online Banking. Hours of operation may change due to the current circumstances. Members may check their web site for these and other updates at
www.marinefederal.org
.
Message from
Computer Warriors
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As business owners in these very difficult and challenging times, we must adapt. How we respond right now is crucial for the sake of our businesses, employees, families, and community. Business must go on, and as business owners, we must lead.
Here at Computer Warriors IT Support, we thrive in finding solutions to meet your needs. Many of our clients are going remote in order to maintain revenue while balancing safety at the same time. Whether you need equipment, remote access, security, and protection for new and sometimes personal computers added to your network, file sharing, cloud services, help with virtual meetings, or adjustments to your phone system, we’ve got you covered. Feel free to book a call with Brian Satz, company owner,
here and check out this
link for a report that answers the questions you have about working remotely! Also, feel free to reach us directly at (910) 218-8136.
First Bank branches transitioned to drive-thru only service Thursday, March 19, 2020 until further notice. If you need to meet with an associate or access your safe deposit box, please call your local branch to make an appointment. If you have any questions about your account or a transaction, you have access to our online and mobile banking 24/7. You can manage your accounts, check balances, and deposit checks without leaving your home. You’re also welcome to contact our Customer Service team at
[email protected] or 866-792-4357.
Onsite Computer Service, Inc. has had an influx of clients who wish to work from home and access their work computers remotely. This service can be provided and setup remotely. Call us for Details. 910-346-4566 or email me at
[email protected]
Johnson’s Drugs is offering home delivery. The carriers will leave the package at the door.
SIA Group remains open but have instituted a ban on anyone from the public entering any offices through the end of this month. Services will continue, and can be accessed via phone or teleconference. If anyone has any questions or concerns, call the toll-free number: 800-682-7741.
To take all available precautions, and ensure the health and well-being of employees and cooperative members,
JOEMC's Offices are closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. Drive-thru windows will remain open, and employees will continue to be available to meet the needs of our members over the phone and via email. They encourage all members to conduct JOEMC business over the phone, via our website, at our kiosks, or through email, if possible. Please call (910) 353-1940 or email us at
[email protected] with any questions.
Event Updates from
The Duplin Events Center.
All March events have been cancelled/postponed. Due to Governor Cooper’s State of Emergency declaration and subsequent guidance restricting public gatherings, Duplin Events Center has cancelled/postponed all events scheduled through Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Cancelling events is a preventative measure for the safety of our guests and staff.
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point officials have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Cherry Point Air Show that was previously scheduled for May 1-3. The decision was made with the primary concern for public health and safety due to the evolving situation of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. For any questions please feel free to contact myself, or the Station COMMSTRAT office (252-466-4241).
Beyond Online Ordering
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Take orders and reservations directly from your website and Facebook page.
Beyond
provides all the tools you need to track orders and grow your online sales, which are now more important than ever in these uncertain times. Call JoAnne DeRossett at 910.340-5056
H&R Block
will remain open normal business hours (9am -8pmM-F,9 am - 5pm Sat, 1-5pm Sun in March), but will also offer drop off and online uploading of documents to minimize any risks to our clients and staff. We can still conduct interviews on the phone and through email.
Vidant Health’s priority is the health and well-being of patients, families and team members. To visit a Vidant Health hospital, emergency department or clinic, you must be: Over the age of 16 , an immediate family member, not experiencing any symptoms of illness. Only one person at a time may visit a patient or accompany a patient to an appointment.
Art & Soul Expressions will be closed all this week and open March 23rd 2020 if feasible. The Family Fun Game Night scheduled for March 27th has been postponed to a later date.
Zing Zumm Children's Museum of Jacksonville is closed until March 31 and will evaluate the situation then as to if we can open back up or remain closed. They are posting fun activities to do with your children while out of school/work on our social media including staff reading good morning and good night stories.
Based on an abundance of caution for the health and wellbeing of our customers and staff, the
NCWorks Career Center is closed to the public. They will continue to provide services to valued customers virtually by phone and email. Job seekers and employers may continue to access NCWorks on-line at
www.ncworks.gov or contact the Career Center at (910) 347-2121 to receive staff assisted services.
Message from
WITN
Please share community oriented details with
[email protected] and they will assist in disseminating substantial information.
Message from
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hometown REALTORS® and Hometown Property Management @ 3466 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28546 The staff for both companies will be here in the office, however the doors will be closed to the public to minimize and health risk to our staff and customers. They n will be accepting deliveries during our normal business hours in the foyer area. They can be reached at 910-938-1976 to make arrangement s for any and all in person needs, delivery of keys, dropping off deposits, paying rents, etc.
Lawson-Wagner Insurance and Financial Agency is available with limited in person access. They will try to accommodate your needs via appointment or by phone. Payments can still be made via phone or front desk only. Call 910-455-0785 or email BestRatesforInsurance.com. Open 9am until 5:30 pm.