Extraordinary Measures in Extraordinary Times As everyone in business knows, a company is only as good as its employees. And when employee health is threatened, so is the company’s – a seamless connection often overlooked in the frequent but often artificial distinction between “employee” and “employer” interests. This is precisely the situation in these challenging… Read More »
Category: Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. News
Coronavirus and Employment Law
CARES Act for Coronavirus Economic Relief
Update: The House of Representatives voted to approve the CARES Act today, and it is heading to President Donald Trump’s desk to be signed into law. CARES will help American citizens during these uncertain economic times, give our nation’s healthcare infrastructure the resources it needs, and will provide funds to small businesses and self-employed individuals. As… Read More »
Daily Update: Federal Bill Progress, Guidance for Manufacturers, and More
Senate Passes Relief Bill The Senate has approved a historic $2 trillion-dollar relief bill. On Friday, the bill will go to the House for a vote. President Trump plans to sign the measure once it makes it to his desk. The plan will deliver a much-needed injection of financial aid into an American economy that… Read More »
Guidance for Producers of Critical Medical Equipment and Supplies
The Economic Development Partnership of NC (EDPNC) has provided the following information to manufacturing companies. EDPNC Covid 19 Resources Want to make sure that others in the state know what you manufacture? Register on https://www.manufacturednc.com/. This site has existed for some time and is where we are directing individual hospitals and care providers who reach out to… Read More »
Stronger Together
A little more than a year ago we set out with a new tagline that was designed to be a charge for the community: Together. It was meant as a symbol of our city’s history of unification and as a charge to propel us forward in one common direction. Little did we know we would… Read More »
Daily Update: City Safety Measures & SBA Loans
City Safety Measures The City of Winston-Salem has issued a stay at home order until April 16th to take precautions against the spread of the Coronavirus. Citizens are asked to stay at home except to make required trips such as going grocery shopping, going to a job at an essential service, or caring for a… Read More »