Forsyth Futures has published an interactive, web-based Community Briefing on the anticipated local economic impact of COVID-19. The briefing is available to the public at forsythfutures.org/COVID-19. The briefing features a dashboard of economic indicators that measure changes in the local economy, which will be updated on a weekly basis. The dashboard also provides estimates of the numbers… Read More »
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Forsyth Futures Publishes the Local Impact of COVID-19 Community Briefing
Novant Health Selected as Partner for New Hanover Regional Medical Center
In a 4-1 vote on July 13, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners approved Novant Health as the partner for New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC). Novant Health was the recommended partner by the Partnership Advisory Group (PAG), a 21-member group of hospital board of trustee members, physicians and members of the New Hanover… Read More »
Wake Forest Baptist Health, iQ Healthtech™ Labs Launch Drone Delivery Service with UPS Flight Forward
Wake Forest Baptist Health and its healthtech business enterprise operated through the Innovation Quarter, iQ Healthtech Labs, today launched a drone delivery service operated by UPS and its subsidiary, UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. This collaboration with UPS, through UPSFF, will provide a rapid delivery option for time- and temperature-sensitive medical supplies as… Read More »
Forsyth County Public Health Provides Guidance for Employees Returning to Work Following a Positive COVID-19 Test
There are important steps workplaces can take to help protect employees and customers if an employee is diagnosed with COVID-19. These steps include requiring the wearing of face coverings when they are within 6 feet of others; encouraging employees not to report to work if they have symptoms; requiring all individuals who have been diagnosed… Read More »
SBA EIDL Loans and Unemployment Boost Payments Ending
EIDL Loan Update The Small Business Administration (SBA) stopped processing Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance requests on July 11th. As of now, the program funds have been fully allocated. By law, the SBA is not permitted to issue new EIDL Advances once all program funding has been obligated. Sunset Date of $600 CARES Unemployment… Read More »
Reopen Forsyth: PPE Kits Now Available for Businesses
As part of Forsyth County’s Coronavirus Relief Fund Plan, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners has approved the purchase of PPE items to distribute to local businesses who were required to close or drastically change their operations as a result of Covid-19 Stay at Home Orders. Known as the “Reopen Forsyth” initiative, these PPE kits… Read More »