The global Coronavirus pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for Durham's small business community. Now, the City of Durham and its coalition of local business support organizations are ready to help you reset, restart, and prepare your business to bounce back stronger than ever!
The City of Durham and its Small Business Advisory Committee are ready to help you bounce back from the pandemic.
The Durham Recovery and Renewal Task Force has created the "Back on the Bull" campaign to help build community confidence and make it easier for businesses to follow best practices, and to learn important steps to slow the spread. Read on...
In an effort to promote economic development and support North Carolina communities, Duke Energy is implementing a new program – ‘Hire North Carolina’ – to maximize the use of locally owned and diverse contractors for utility projects within the state. Read on...
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 was signed into law on June 5, 2020, and makes changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The act provides PPP borrowers with greater flexibility in how and when loan funds are spent. Read on...
The Division of Employment Security has received official guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor on how to implement the three unemployment programs of the federal CARES Act. Read on...
The US Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship has released a guide to provide information about the major programs and initiatives that will soon be available from the Small Business Administration. Read on...
Learn more about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)
Act, and how small businesses and self-employed individuals prepare to file for a loan from the program. Read on...
Durham City Council has authorized the establishment of the Durham Small Business Recovery Fund program for small businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
