COVID-19 Business Resources

Please follow this page for updates on resources available to Strasburg businesses related to the impacts caused by COVID-19.

Found below are:

COVID-19 RELIEF BILL FAQS
Resources for reopening targeted to specific industry sectors
Financial resources such as grants and loans
Marketing support ideas and links
Information on unemployment insurance
Links to training and educational resources

The Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) staff is able to meet with you virtually (phone or web conferencing) to assist with your questions. They offer confidential, no-cost technical assistance to help create a strategy specific to your business needs, and offers specialized expertise, and resources that will strengthen your efforts.

For Recovery Resources through the Virginia SBDC click HERE

Reopening Resources

Breweries
Reopen Checklist	https://www.brewersassociation.org/brewing-industry-updates/checklist-for-reopening-your-brewery/
Hotels
Stay Safe Guidelines	https://www.ahla.com/sites/default/files/Safe%20Stay%20Guidelines.pdf
Manufacturing
National Association of Manufacturing Resources	https://www.nam.org/coronavirus/
Restaurants
Reopening Guidance	https://restaurant.org/Downloads/PDFs/business/COVID19-Reopen-Guidance.pdf
Retail
Operation Open Doors	https://nrf.com/resources/operation-open-doors

Financial Resources

Shenandoah County, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the country have all declared a state of emergency in response to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, opening up resources available to small businesses to help them weather the uncertain times ahead.

Virginia Main Street aims to support small businesses in the next phase of opening with the Hartbeat of Main Street Grant Program. The program will fund solutions that help small business owners respond and adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, and also help to revitalize and strengthen older and historic downtown commercial districts. Grants of $5,000 to $15,000 will be awarded on a competitive and first-come, first-served basis. Click for more information.
The Rebuild VA Grant Fund is a program to help small businesses and nonprofits whose operations were disrupted by COVID-19. The statewide Rebuild VA program will provide grants of up to three times the applicant’s average monthly eligible expenses up to a maximum award of $10,000. Click for more information.

The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority is offering interest-free disaster loans up to $5,000 to qualifying small businesses. The business must have less than 50 employees and under $1 million in annual revenues to apply. Funds are limited and will be evaluated on a first come, first serve basis. Download a copy of the application by clicking here.
Ogden Newspapers has established a $1,000,000 grant fund to assist locally owned businesses with marketing during this challenging situation.
Shenandoah Community Foundation launched a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund for local charitable organizations that are IRS tax-exempt or governmental entities. Information can be found on the Foundation’s website.

Marketing Support

Restaurants, retailers and other businesses that have been impacted by the spread of the virus are creatively marketing their products and services to a captive audience online, and the Town of Strasburg wants to expand your reach. Please tag us at the handles below to make it easier for us to share!

Facebook - @DiscoverStrasburg
Instagram - @DiscoverStrasburg
Twitter - @TownofStrasburg

Unemployment

The Virginia Employment Commission offers unemployment benefits to those who have been separated from their job due to COVID-19. Beginning with claims effective March 15, 2020, Governor Northam has directed that the one week waiting period and the requirement to conduct a weekly job search both be suspended for those receiving unemployment insurance benefits.

You can find additional information on filing for unemployment by clicking here.