County of Lexington provides resources for businesses that may answer your COVID-19 questions too

Lexington, SC - As we grapple with the effects of COVID-19, timeliness of information is of utmost importance. Lexington County's Department of Economic Development would like to share a long list of resource links to aid their business partners and even the County's residents in this endeavor. People who have any specific needs or critical issues can contact the County for assistance. Almost any question about how Lexington County can help is available on their easy to use website that can be found at www.lex-co.sc.gov.

News:

• Senate Passes Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Employers Need to Know

• Google launches a dedicated COVID-19 Resources page

• Food Safety and Coronavirus: A Comprehensive Guide

• Managing The COVID-19 Crisis: Seven Tips For Business Leaders

CARES Act:

• The CARES Act that passed last week contains relief options for small business owners. Please click HERE for guidance on how a small and mid-sized operator might navigate some of these options

• Click HERE for details surrounding the Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses

Federal Information:

• CDC – Coronavirus.gov

• CDC - Situation Summary

• CDC - What to do if you are sick with COVID-19

• Covidtracking.com

• SBA - Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

• SBA - Disaster Loan Assistance

• SBA - Economic Injury Disaster Loan Briefing for Small Businesses

South Carolina:

• South Carolina Chamber Resources

• South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control