Hey guys, we put together a campaign “Keep Calm and Nom Nom” to raise awareness of helping local restaurants through the purchase of gift cards. Have had a ton of traffic on our site and plan on adding a t-shirt section where all proceeds will go to individual restaurants who participate. Let us know how we can help any way we can!
– Dustin Artz, Familiar Creatures
UPDATE MARCH 19:
Following a request submitted by Governor Northam on March 18, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today approved an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration for Virginia. Small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout the Commonwealth affected by the COVID-19 public health crisis can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans of up to $2 million from the SBA to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other expenses. To submit a loan application through the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, please visit disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/.
Phone: 804-771-2400
400 North 8th Street
Richmond, VA 23219-4829
www.sba.gov/va
SBA Richmond District Staff
Kiana Hamilton
804-334-2370
This is a great resource of Richmond, VA, and national resources.
Worrying about all the news on the new coronavirus and the illness it causes? Well, that makes good sense. If you’re wondering how to cope with anxious feelings that are surfacing, this blog post can guide you through steps that may be helpful to many people…
” We know that your business may be experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19. We’ve heard that a little financial support can go a long way, so we are offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits to help during this challenging time.”
Chefs and Restaurant Industry Leaders,
The James Beard Foundation’s intent is to gather data to support individuals and organizations raising funds to sustain the industry. Leveraging the responses from this brief survey, the Foundation aims to provide valuable information to legislators drafting emergency and longer-term legislation that would help mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) response.
Any data and/or statement you provide will remain anonymous without your express permission to attribute them to you.
Recognizing that time and brain space are some of your most precious resources at the moment, the survey shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes to complete.
Best of luck getting through this most difficult time.
Most sincerely,
Everyone at the James Beard Foundation
From the Dining Bonds Initiative:
Due to the impact that the coronavirus COVID-19 has had on the restaurant community, a collective of restaurant industry professionals have set a national initiative in motion to get funds into the hands of restaurants NOW, even if they are temporarily closed.
A Dining Bond works like a savings bond, where you can purchase a “bond” at a value rate to be redeemed for face value (for example, a $100 bond for $75) at a future date.
For restaurants, many of whom are small businesses and are in serious risk of shutting their doors permanently due to this crisis, the bonds can bring in much needed revenue. And for us, the public, they’re a chance to show love and support, ensuring the future of some of their favorite restaurants, not to mention the many people who may be forced out of work.
By Rebecca Thomas:
This is a living document I’ve compiled to help restaurant owners keep their businesses afloat. Please email me any relevant information or links and I will add them to the list.
