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Small Business Center - Special Update
May 11, 2020
Hello Valued SBC Participant! 

I hope your mothers and grandmothers had special Mother's Days. It was a beautiful sunny day. Signs of better times ahead, we can hope.

We are now in Phase 1 of Governor Cooper's reopening plan through around May 22.

  • Open - Commercial activities, Retail 50% capacity, 10-person gatherings, childcare centers open for working parents and job seekers, teleworking encouraged, take-out/delivery for bars and restaurants, and state parks/trails opening encouraged.
  • Closed - Barbers/Salons/Massage, theaters, music venues, gyms, playgrounds, long-term care centers, and worship (outdoor only).
  • Face coverings and social distancing encouraged.

See Governor's announcement for all details including Executive Order 138, below.

Now is time to...get our Ready, Set, Go! Plan in place. Need help? Take advantage of webinars or one-on-one assistance .

We also ask you to share this email with anyone who could benefit from the information, resources and support.

Thank you! All the Best, deborah .

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Latest Small Business COVID-19 News


In case you missed this, our recent updates. ( Note: Some info may have changed/expired.)

  • SBC Special Update – May 4, 2020. SBA EIDL for Agribusiness, NC Governor’s $1.5 billion relief, webinars, grants and more… READ/SHARE > https://conta.cc/2YAskPE
  • SBC Special Update – April 27, 2020. SBA PPP restart, Pandemic Unemployment, webinars, grants…READ/SHARE > https://conta.cc/2W2r84y

Bonding Education Program Series

Interested in the Hwy 70 Improvement construction opportunity? Or know someone who may be?

Are you a DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) or interested in becoming certified?

SIGN UP for 5/14 Kickoff webinar:

Training is provided at NO charge by US DOT, NC DOT and Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC).

PLEASE Share with others who may benefit. Thank you!
Online Learning & Networking to Help Your Small Business


SBA NC District Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Webina r
Tue 5/12 9-10 a.m

Virtual Roundtable: Facebook LIVE Streaming Guide
Wed 5/13 Noon – 1:30 p.m. 

COVID-19 Legal Guidance – What Small Business Owners Need to Know Right Now
Hosted by The North Carolina Bar Foundation.
Thu 5/14 Noon

Webinar: Maximize Your Website With SEO!
In partnership with New Bern Chamber
Mon 5/18 3-5 p.m.

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Social Media Posts
In partnership with Havelock Chamber
Thu 5/28 12-2 p.m.
SIGN UP > https://bit.ly/sbchavelock052820

We are in the process of converting June workshops into webinars.
Stay tuned for the changes. We are very happy to be able to continue providing essential small business education and support.



See the MANY online webinars, across our network, on a variety of topics to help your business NOW and in the future:
FREE Ed2Go Online Courses

Craven Community College’s Workforce Development Online Learning Center is supporting our community by offering 10 Self-Paced Tutorial courses at no cost. This offer is made possible by our online course provider Ed2Go as part of their COVID-19 response.

Jump on this opportunity to learn ( by June 30 ): Creating WordPress Websites, Managing Customer Service, Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring ...and other personal, professional and business development courses.

Learn more/Sign up:

And share this good news!
Possible Grants for Your Small Business



If you learn about a small business grant, email kaniad@cravencc.edu so we can share as quickly as possible. Thanks!
Need assistance or know a small business owner who does?

Due to demand, your SBC is focusing on the urgent needs of businesses needing crisis response assistance. We can assist with cash flow analysis, marketing planning, financial statement creation, SBA/loan application preparation, etc.

Small Business Owners can Request Confidential Small Business Advising
Essential Assistance:
often for news and tools to help your business through the COVID-19 crisis. It is being updated often!
From our families to yours, we wish you health and happiness during this crisis
CONTACT US

Deborah Kania
Director
252-638-1088


Christina Bowman-Murray
Assistant
252-638-1166
Thank you for looking to the SBC for your small business needs!