Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced its Truist Cares initiative to support the short-term and long-term needs of communities, clients and teammates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A pledge of $25 million in philanthropic support will aid in supporting basic needs, medical supplies, and financial hardship across the nation. Immediate Help for Critical Healthcare Organizations… Read More »
Author: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.
Truist Announces COVID 19 Relief Measures
Changes to Unemployment & SBA Assistance
Knowledge and trusted information can keep Winston-Salem and Forsyth County businesses working together for a stronger community during the rapidly changing response to the Coronavirus. We’re working to share information in real time that can help you prepare to respond and mitigate effects on your business. Today’s updates include the information below we’re following to… Read More »
SBA Updates Criteria for Requesting Disaster Assistance Loans
As part of the Trump Administration’s aggressive, whole-of-government efforts to combat the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and minimize economic disruption to the nation’s 30 million small businesses, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza issued revised criteria for states or territories seeking an economic injury declaration related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). The relaxed criteria will have two immediate impacts: Faster,… Read More »
Three Essential Contracts, Agreements & Policies to Review as Your Business Grows
Consistent risk assessment and management are essential for any successful business. As your business grows, regularly and carefully reviewing your business’s essential contracts and other important documents is necessary to ensure continued compliance with the law and avoid or prepare for litigation. Additionally, this review process can help you better understand the documents that control… Read More »
Planning to Hire in the New Year? A Few Tips for NC Employers
If your company is planning to hire in 2020, now is a good time of year to revisit policies and agreements to make sure that you’re in compliance and to avoid potential disputes. Several issues — namely with vacation/sick pay, authorizations for deductions from pay, and non-competition and non-solicitation agreements — frequently arise and could… Read More »
Winston Under 40 Impact Report
The Chamber’s Winston Under 40 program brings together young professionals to learn, grow, and impact the community by giving back. Winston Under 40 has had a successful year thanks to the many supporters and participants who have played a part in our efforts. Our program impact has grown by nearly 20 percent in 2019. It… Read More »