COVID-19 Business Assistance

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Prince George County Economic Development is here to help you in this unprecedented time for businesses.  This page is to keep businesses up-to-date on how they can find COVID-19 assistance through State and Federal programs. Please do not hesitate to call or email the Economic Development Department for any questions. 

PG CARES Small Business Grant 
Please click on the following link to enter the PG CARES Small Business Grant Program webpage: 
https://www.princegeorgecountyva.gov/business/cares_grant.php 

PG Federal - State - Regional - Local Relief Guide 
The Economic Development Department has created a Relief Guide to assist businesses in locating different programs being offered at a Federal, State, Regional and Local level. 
Link: Federal-State-Regional-Local Relief Guide 

Links for Covid-19 Business Assistance

• SBA Disaster Loan Assistance for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters
• Virginia Department of Taxation Option to Request Extension of Sales Tax Deadlines
• Income Tax Payment Extension and Penalty Waiver in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis 
• Virginia Small Business Development Center Assistance for SBA Disaster Assistance for Va Small Businesses
• Commonwealth of Virginia Executive Order 53 TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS ON RESTAURANTS, RECREATIONAL,ENTERTAINMENT, GATHERINGS, NON-ESSENTIAL RETAIL BUSINESSES,AND CLOSURE OF K-12 SCHOOLS DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

  &  Frequently asked questions regarding Executive Order Fifty-Three

• Commonwealth of Virginia Executive Order 55 Temporary Stay At Home Order Due To Novel Coronavirus
• US Chamber Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: What Small Businesses Need to KnowUS Chamber Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: What Small Businesses Need to Know & Guide/Checklist 

• Rapid Response COVID-19 Business Support Initiative Crater Region Workforce Development Board & Flyer

• SBDC SBA Paycheck and EIDL Information 
• American Farmland Trust (AFT) Launches Fund to Help Farmers Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis
• FAQs – COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave Provided by Small and Midsize Businesses
• John Randolph Disaster Response Fund 
• Virginia ABC: April 9 Update On Mixed Beverage To Go and License Deferral
• USDA Unveils Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Cameron Announces COVID-19 Emergency Grant Program
• The Save Small Business Fund an Initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
• Governor Northam Extends Business Closures for Two Weeks to May 8
• Prince George County Board Approves Tax Relief Measures During COVID-19 Pandemic
• Secretary of Commerce and Trade Covid-19 Resource 
• Virginia SBDC Guide to Conquering a Business Crisis 
• Executive Order Sixty-One and Order of Public Health Emergency Three & Guidlines 
• VGR Local Communities and Chambers Join ChamberRVA in Small Business Relaunch Plan
• Executive Order Sixty-Three (63) REQUIREMENT TO WEAR FACE COVERING  WHILE INSIDE BUILDINGS
• Executive Order Sixty-five (65) PHASE TWO EASING OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) & Guidelines
• Governor's Office: Phase Three Guidelines for All Business Sectors 
• Governor Northam's Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP) Eligibility Link
• Rebuild! VA Grant Fund & Q&A 
• 16VAC25-220, Emergency Temporary Standard Infectious Disease Prevention: SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19
• Lowe's giving out COVID-19 relief grants up to $20,000 for small businesses through nonprofit LISC
• Governor Northam Announces Expansion of $70 Million Rebuild VA Grant Fund for Small Businesses, Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19 
• Governor Northam Invites Small Businesses and Nonprofits to Apply for Up to $100,000 from Rebuild VA Grant Fund
• Department of Small Business Supplier Diversity Free Upcoming Workshops
• Governor Northam Announces New Statewide Measures to Contain COVID-19 November 13, 2020 
• EXECUTIVE ORDER SIXTH AMENDED NUMBER SIXTY-SEVEN (2020) AND ORDER OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY SEVEN PHASE THREE TIGHTENING OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Restaurants 
In an effort to help restaurants during this time of crisis, the Economic Development Department has compiled a list of businesses offering take-out. Please click on the link: 

• Prince George Businesses Offering Take-out 

Jobs
Below you will find links to workforce assistance and businesses that are hiring: 

• Food Lion Distribution Center - 6500 Enterprise Dr #6500, Disputanta, VA 23842 
• Amazon - 7000 Hardware Drive Prince George, VA 23875
• Virginia Career Works 
• Tri-Cities | RVA South REGIONAL Virtual Job Fair (JOB SEEKERS) Tickets, Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 12:30 PM | Eventbrite 
• Virginia Career Works - Crater Region Virtual Open House

Contact:  Jeffrey D. Stoke
                 Economic Development Director
                 or
                 Stacey English
                 Economic Development Specialist

Address: 6602 Courts Drive, Third Floor 
                 P. O. Box 68 
                 Prince George, Virginia 23875

Phone:    (804) 722-8612

Fax:         (804) 732-3604

Email Economic Development Department