REOPENING RESOURCES FOR RETAILERS
Retail Merchants is working with Virginia Retail Federation and Retail Alliance to band together to propose legislative initiatives and government relief packages that are vital to keeping this important sector intact.
Here’s a collection of resources and updates.
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CORONAVIRUS CLEAN: Q&A with Cleaning Industry Expert Nicole Mason
Nicole Mason is the owner of Glean LLC. Glean is a locally-owned commercial cleaning company dedicated to excellence in commercial cleaning while creating job opportunities to local Richmond citizens. Glean provides both ongoing janitorial services, deep cleanings, and sanitizing services. For more
SBA Expanded Loans
Forbes Article:
SBA opens up new grants and loans for small businesses and independent contractors.
Read Article
Actual Application:
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WEBINAR: New Labor Laws (effective July 1)
Review new laws and amended laws that will include new anti-discrimination state law, wage and hour laws, and non-compete agreements particularly for “low-wage employees.”
PART ONE | June 23: View Archived Video
Crystal Tyler | Jackson Lewis | Of Counsel, Richmond | Bio
- Virginia Minimum Wage Act
- Virginia Wage Payment Act
- Wage transparency law
David E. Nagle | Jackson Lewis | Principal, Richmond | Bio
- Virginia Human Rights Act (and the Bostock decision)
- Whistleblower protection
PART TWO | July 14: GET REGISTERED HERE
Crystal Tyler | Jackson Lewis | Of Counsel, Richmond | Bio
- Non-competes for low wage earners
- Marijuana decriminalization
David E. Nagle | Jackson Lewis | Principal, Richmond | Bio
- Worker misclassification laws
- Public-sector collective bargaining
Prepare for Phase 3 (No Date Announced)
Virginia will continue to closely monitor key health metrics to determine when to safely move to the next phase.
Virginia will not move into Phase 3 and there was no date announced, however, here are the guidelines so businesses can prepare for when the date for Phase 3 is announced.
Phase Three Guidelines (Click Here)
Spanish COVID-19 Materials
- Preguntas Frecuentes sobre el Covid-19
FAQ Covid-19 Testing
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- Conozca lo Esencial Acerca de Covid-19
Know the Basics Final Flyers Spanish bilingual
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- Limitando la Transmisión de COVID-19 en Familias y Comunidades
Limiting the Transmission of COVID-19
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- Requisitos y
RMA Members | Recommended Vendors
Cleaning Supplies
- Ball Office Products | Cleaners & Disinfectants
Signage & Cleaning Stations
- Speedpro Imaging
- Keith Fabry | small business reopening special | SaniStands
PPE & Hand Sanitizer
Commercial Cleaning
Mental Health
New Law Relaxing PPP Rules: What You Need To Know
By Neil Hare
On May 27, 2020, the House passed the PPPFA by 417-1 and the Senate approved it by unanimous consent on June 3. The new law addresses the following flaws in the original PPP program created under the CARES Act:
Henrico County Business Resource Guide
As Henrico County moves into Phase 2 of reopening, the Henrico County Economic Development Authority has compiled a resource guide with key contacts in an effort to provide timely answers to questions regarding requirements, public safety, and best practices in limiting the spread of COVID-19.
Chesterfield “Back in Business” Grant Program
The $10,000 grants are designed to provide immediate relief to businesses to help them remain in business through the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for reopening under the guidelines of Forward Virginia.
The $5 million dollars, dedicated for the grant program, will come from the federal funding Chesterfield
New Laws Effective July 1
June 8, 2020
The 2020 Session wrapped up on Sunday, March 8th with the General Assembly adopting the budget on Thursday, March 12th. This Session was difficult for the Retail Industry with an exorbitant amount of bills that negatively impact businesses. Below you will find a list of issues that
PHASE TWO: GUIDELINES FOR ALL BUSINESS SECTORS
Safer at Home: Phase Two
Guidelines for all business sectors, print resources, instructions, and more, click here.
Free PPE Starter Kits (LIMITED TIME)
Have you picked up your free PPE Starter Kit?
UPDATE: 15 starter kits left, please contact Ann Gorman to reserve yours. Click Here
More than 1,500 of RVA’s small businesses have already received their toolkit — an $80 value, free of charge. If you
FAQ on Face Covering Enforcement (EO 63)
The full list of frequently asked questions and their answers can be found here.
Does my business have liability for patrons or employees who refuse to wear a mask?
Businesses are not responsible for enforcement of EO63 on individual patrons. Businesses are responsible for enforcement of EO61 on employees
Clarity Regarding Enforcement of Executive Order 63
Governor Northam Offers Clarity Regarding Enforcement of Executive Order 63
During the Governor’s press conference today, he addressed the many concerns swirling around enforcement of his face covering mandate in all public places scheduled to take effect beginning tomorrow, May 29th.
The Governor and his general counselor stated that businesses and their employees
Update: Executive Order 63
UPDATE: Virginia Retail Federation is working to obtain additional clarity from the administration regarding the enforcement of Executive Order 63. That information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.
Governor Northam has issued Executive Order 63, mandating that face covers be worn by employees and customers while inside effective Friday,
Phase One: City of Richmond
Richmond City Mayor Levar Stoney held a press conference this morning announcing that the City of Richmond would be entering Phase I of the Governor’s reopening guidelines beginning this Friday, May 29, 2020.
- View the full reopening guidelines for Virginia HERE
- Download a version of the guidelines for businesses
EXECUTIVE ORDER 63: REQUIREMENT TO WEAR FACE COVERING WHILE INSIDE BUILDINGS
“All patrons in the Commonwealth aged ten and over shall when entering, exiting, traveling through, and spending time inside the settings listed below cover their mouth and nose with a face-covering.”
SURVEY: VIRGINIA MANDATORY FACE COVERINGS
We’d like to hear from you on how the face coverings mandate will impact your business.
Please take a few minutes to complete the brief survey with your feedback on this mandate.
Mandatory Face Coverings
During the Governor’s press conference held today, May 26th, he announced that he has issued a statewide mandate requiring masks or similar face coverings that will go into effect this Friday, May 29th.
This means that businesses will be mandated to require all employees and customers to wear face coverings while
Small Business Reopening Toolkit & Checklist
As Virginia begins the reopening process with Phase I, Richmond region business, community, and governmental leaders have come together to form ForwardRVA, a coalition focused on creating innovate reopening and planning framework.
Retail Merchants is pleased to partner with other local organizations within the community to present a cohesive framework
Reopening Checklist
ForwardRVA is a coalition of our region’s business, community, and governmental leaders who are working together to create an innovative reopening and planning framework.
Visit the site to download your Reopening Checklist, click here.
PPE Starter Toolkits
Personal protective equipment for RVA’s small, local, retail, and restaurant businesses with 25 or fewer employees — an $80 value, free of charge. Register here.
ForwardRVA is a coalition of our region’s business, community, and governmental leaders who are working together to create an innovative
Coalition Introduces New Initiative to Support the Reopening of the Richmond Region
Richmond region business, community, and governmental leaders have come together to form ForwardRVA, a coalition focused on creating an innovative reopening and planning framework.
The immediate focus is to support businesses in reopening and operating safely. In the days and weeks ahead, ForwardRVA will share tools and resources, which will include
Guidance on Screening, Monitoring and Testing Employees Returning to Work
Are you responsible for taking employees’ temperatures?
Employees should also self-monitor their symptoms by self-taking of temperature to check for fever and utilizing the questions provided in the VDH Interim Guidance for COVID -19 Daily Screening of Employees before reporting to work.