COVID 19 + REBUILDING GREENSBORO

VIRTUALLY SUPPORT OUR VENUES

Many of our local theaters, bars and venues are holding virtual performances. We encourage you to visit their individual web sites and social media channels for more information. Additionally, we will post information about each of these shows as we are made aware on our Instagram and Facebook stories.

• Triad Stage has published a full line-up of virtual performances
• Greensboro Children’s Museum has a comprehensive list of at-home activities and projects for the family.
• Greensboro Downtown Parks have gone digital with art, wellness, and so much more.
• Greensboro Downtown Yoga has online yoga classes via their YouTube Channel.
• Greensboro Parks and Recreation is going live on Facebook Monday-Friday at 1 pm. We have a variety of programs from animal Mondays to fitness Fridays and everything in between!
• Greensboro Ballet is holding daily classes on YouTube.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

• GMA Announces Relief Loan Program: Guilford Merchants Association and Piedmont Business Capital (PBC) will offer small-dollar relief loans to help support the Guilford County small business community experiencing a decline in profitability. If you are interested in a low-barrier, low-interest loan please complete the Interest Form here. Additional information regarding the Small Business Relief Fund can be found here.
• Guilford County CARES Grant Program: Qualifications have been modified to allow grants for those who have received less than $10,000 from other government programs, including PPP loans. Information on program overview, eligibility requirements and how to apply here.  
• NC Legislature passes COVID relief: $125 million in funding for small business loans through the Golden LEAF Foundation.
• Free resource to you: SCORE. Free mentorships for small business owners. Coaching and counseling done by experienced executives. Score reps can be reached at Scoregso@gmail.com or 336-333-5399.
• Apply for Unemployment Benefits by clicking here.
• Employment Law Changes | Effective April 2, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act mandates paid sick leave, paid family and medical leave and enhanced unemployment compensation benefits.
• Unemployment Insurance | As an employer you may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). DUA is a federal program that provides temporary payments to people in a federally declared disaster area whose employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of the disaster. Business owners that are self-employed, a farmer, or a commercial fisherman, who is unemployed as a direct result of the disaster may be eligible.