COVID-19 Resources
Iredell County Economic Development Corporation is committed to supporting Iredell’s vibrant business community as it responds to the impacts of COVID-19. We are working with state, regional, county and local leaders to help our businesses during this uncertain time. To support our local industry and community, we have prepared a list of resources and survey to understand how we can best respond to the current and future needs of our local businesses. Below is a evolving list of articles and resources to help our community navigate through this challenging time. If you have resources to share, please email us at Jessica@iredelledc.com.
Governor Coopers Office & News Releases
- Governor Roy Cooper extends Phase 2 of reopening and adds statewide requirement for face coverings. To read the Executive Order NO 147, click here.
- Frequently asked questions for Executive Order No. 147, click here.
- Read NCDHHS guidance on face coverings, click here.
- The Governor’s Three-Phase Plan released on May 20, 2020, click here.
- Governor Roy Cooper announced on May 29 that NC has received a $6 million federal grant to support jobs and workforce training to help address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. To read the release, click here.
- Due to COVID-19, NC gives business that received grants an extra year to meet goals, to read the release click here.
Is your business preparing to reopen?
- Guidance for reopening buildings from The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, click here.
- Ensure The Safety of Your Occupants and Building Water System and Devices, click here.
- CDC print-only materials & signs, click here to access the resources.
- Protecting Your Business from COVID-19. This guide from the National Institute of Standards and Technology can help businesses prepare for the impacts of COVID-19 and protect their facility and employees from exposure.
- Responding to a COVID-19 Exposure at Your Business. Here is a checklist of what you do it they suspect a COVID-19 exposure has occurred.
- OSHA Record-Keeping Requirements for COVID-19, click here.
Has your business pivoted to manufacturing Personal Prospective Equipment?
- Contact Carolina Textile District (CTD) for help in transitioning to production to prototype and producing medical supplies
- You should also register your business with the NC Manufacturing Extension Partnership by clicking here.
- If you have PPE to sell? The Supply Connector Directory is designed to connect those who can supply and manufacturer finished good.
Local Suppliers offering COVID-19 supplies or services
- Southern Distilling, Hand Sanitizer
- Staples Cleaning supplies
- Workforce Unlimited, COVID-19 Screening
- Thorlo, Face Masks
- The Resource, D65 Face Shields
- Sir Speedy, Personal Protection Guards
- Hugh’s Sheet Metal of Statesville, Personal Protection Guards
Is your business experiencing supply chain disruptions due to the impact of COVID-19?
- If you are an N.C. manufacturer, please register your business with ManufacturedNC here
- This database of suppliers contains every kind of thing produced in NC
- BIO launched a Coronavirus Hub that connects those companies that have supplies, capacities, and resources to share, with those companies, researchers, or healthcare providers that need them. The new hub will enable users to post requests for urgently needed items, as well as to post the availability of supplies and capacity. The portal connects in real time through customized announcements and is searchable by keywords. Connections for medical supplies will be facilitated in partnership with Healthcare Ready to ensure an organized and optimized allocation of items in need, and thus will not be publicly available or searchable.
- Economic Development Partnership of NC, Critical Product Supply Chain Instructions, click here.
What are the new rules regarding expanded family and medical leave for my employees?
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires certain employers to provide employees with expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. For more details here, including FAQs.
Financial Resources
- IRS as established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the Coronavirus, click here.
- NC Carolina Department of Revenue will not impose late payment penalties for income tax due on April 15 if the tax is paid by July 15. Read the full notice.
- Golden LEAF Foundation Board of Directors approved $15 million in funding for Small Businesses to launch the NC COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program, managed by the NC Rural Center. click here Eligible businesses for up to $50,000 with zero interest and no payments for six months. If not repaid in six months, the loan will automatically convert to a term loan.
- The Small Business Administration has been authorized to issue $50 billion in loans, learn more here.
Financial Counseling
- For advice and free business counseling, NC Small Business and Technology Development Center
- US Chamber of Commerce Business Response Toolkit, Corporate Aid Tracker,and Resilience in a Box
Displaced workers or need to file an unemployment Insurance claim?
- NCWorks Career Center can provide assistance for you or your displaced workers
- Have you lost a job or been laid off contact the N.C. Division of Employment Security to file a claim, click here.
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Right, click here.
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements, click here.
Local Resources Pages and Information
- Iredell County Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
- City of Statesville, City News and civic alerts
- Town of Mooresville, Town News and civic alerts, COIVD-19 page.
- Town of Troutman
- Iredell Health System, important information about the COVID-19
- Economic Development Partnership of NC COVID-19 Resource Guide
- Charlotte Regional Business Alliance COVID-19 Resource Page
- Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Resource Page
- Centralina Council of Governments COVID-19 Resource Page
- North Carolina Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Resource Guide
- NC Department of Commerce COVID-19 Resources
- Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to COVID-19 assistance/resources in your community and text COVIDNC to 898211 to get alerts on the North Carolina’s COVID-19 updates
Public Health Resources
- CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers: see here
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHSS) has released the following recommendation for the business community, click here
- NCDHHS COVID-19 Case Count, click here.
- World Health Organization (WHO), click here.
- Mental Health America, click here.
Schools & Childcare
- Iredell-Statesville Schools
- Remote Learning for I-SS students will begin Monday, March 23
- Nutrition Hubs for Meal Pick-Up available, request meal form, click here.
- Emergency K-5 Childcare for Essential Community Staff, please call or email Grover Linebarger at 704-832-2514 or by email at grover_linebarger@iss.k12.nc.us, if you think you may be eligible for K-5 childcare through I-SS.
- Mooresville-Graded School District
- Remote Learning for MGSD students will begin Monday, March 23
- Meal pick-up available for breakfast/lunch meal at Park View Elementary between 11:00am and 1:00pm.
- Free Broadband Access for New K-12 and colleges students will be available for households for 60 days with TDS (formerly Continuum) 704-660-3840 or Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband access 1-844-488-8395.
- Mitchell Community College
- UTI, NASCAR Technical Institute
- NCDHHS Established a Hotline for Critical Workers Seeking Child Care Options
Other Resources
- Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband access for New K-12 and college student households for 60 Days. For more information call 1-844-488-8395.
- AT&T Access Program List
- AT&T Keep America Connected Pledge
- Cisco: Cisco is offering free 90-day licenses for non-WebEx customers, and enhanced capabilities for existing (and new) WebEx users. Effective immediately, Cisco has expanded the capabilities on our free Webex offer in all countries where it is available, not only those impacted by COVID-19. Access resource here.
- Dominion Energy suspends disconnections for nonpayment and launches grant program Dominion Energy COVID19 Relief Grants
- Duke Energy suspends disconnections for nonpayment.
If you have any questions please reach out to our team, click here.
