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Jan 14, 2021
NRF PPP Webinar
Last week National Retail Federation held a webinar to discuss some of the changes associated…
In Blog UpdatesJan 14, 2021
Virtual Small Business Day I January 21, 2021 I 7:30-9:30am
Join VRF at Virginia’s Small Business Day with NFIB, where many of the state’s leading…
In Blog UpdatesDec 15, 2020
New Labor Laws Impacting Your Business
Presented by NFIB and Virginia Retail Federation December 16 I 1:30-2:30pm REGISTER NOW This…
In WebinarsDec 15, 2020
New Mitigation Measures to Slow COVID-19 Spread
Virginians should stay at home from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., wear masks in indoor…
In Blog UpdatesDec 08, 2020
About Virginia Retail Federation
VRF is stronger with your voice as a part of it. Join today to participate…
In Blog UpdatesDec 02, 2020
Action Alert: Stimulus Cannot Wait
Virginia retailers are struggling to survive as the COVID-19 pandemic wages on. A much-needed stimulus…
Nov 20, 2020
Clarification & FAQs on the New Virginia Statewide Measures to Contain COVID-19
Friday, November 20, 2020 This week, new measures went into effect designed to mitigate the…
In Blog UpdatesNov 13, 2020
New Statewide Measures to Contain COVID-19 Take Effect Sunday
Friday, November 13, 2020 UPDATE November 20, 2020: Clarification & FAQ on New Regulations…
In Blog UpdatesAug 25, 2020
Special Session 2020: Tracked Bills
As you are aware, the 2020 Special Session began Tuesday, August 18th, and so far,…
In Blog UpdatesAug 25, 2020
REPORT: Special Session 2020
August 25, 2020 As you are aware, the 2020 Special Session began Tuesday, August 18th,…
In Blog UpdatesAug 18, 2020
WEBINAR: New Labor Laws (Part 1 & 2)
These webinars will be a review of new laws and amended laws will include new…
In Blog UpdatesAug 17, 2020
Upcoming 2020 Special Session
August 17, 2020 As many of you are aware, the General Assembly will begin…
In Blog UpdatesAug 14, 2020
Virginia Institutes New Regional Sales and Use Tax in Central Virginia
August 14, 2020 Effective Oct. 1, 2020, a new .7% regional retail sales and…
In Blog UpdatesAug 07, 2020
Virginia Launches COVIDWISE Exposure Notification App to Help Contain COVID-19
August 7, 2020 Governor Ralph Northam announced this week the launch of COVIDWISE, an…
In Blog UpdatesAug 05, 2020
Virginia Sales Tax Holiday
July 29, 2020 August 7-9, 2020 Virginia's annual tax-exempt weekend will occur this weekend,…
In Blog UpdatesJul 29, 2020
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: Virginia’s COVID-19 Emergency Regulations
July 29, 2020 Join Courtney Malveaux of Jackson Lewis this Wednesday, July 29 at 3pm…
In Blog UpdatesJul 27, 2020
NOW IN EFFECT: Virginia's Emergency Temporary OSHA Standards
July 27, 2020 Virginia’s Department of Labor and Industry has announced that the Virginia Occupational…
In Blog UpdatesJul 27, 2020
Rebuild VA Grant Fund
July 27, 2020 The Rebuild VA Grant Fund is a program to help small businesses…
Jul 27, 2020
The Rebuild VA Grant Fund
July 27, 2020 The Rebuild VA Grant Fund is a program to help small businesses…
In Blog UpdatesJul 22, 2020
WEBINAR: Prepare for Virginia’s COVID-19 Emergency Regulations
Date: Wednesday, July 29 Time: 3:00 pm Presenter: Courtney M. Malveaux, Jack Lewis In a split…
In Blog UpdatesJul 20, 2020
Virginia Passes First-In-Nation OSHA Standard for COVID-19
July 16, 2020 By Courtney M. Malveaux from JacksonLewis In a split vote, the Virginia Safety and Health…
In Blog UpdatesJul 20, 2020
Virginia Issues Emergency Temporary OSHA Standards for COVID-19
July 20, 2020 Virginia’s Department of Labor Safety and Health Codes Board gave final approval…
In Blog UpdatesJul 13, 2020
Virginia Phase Three
Governor Northam announced that Virginia would enter Phase Three of his reopening plan on Wednesday, July…
In Blog UpdatesJun 23, 2020
July 1: Virginia to Enter Phase Three of Reopening
June 23, 2020 Governor Northam announced that Virginia would enter Phase Three of his reopening…
In Blog UpdatesJun 08, 2020
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…
In Blog UpdatesJun 08, 2020
New Laws Effective July 1
June 8, 2020 The 2020 Session wrapped up on Sunday, March 8th with the General Assembly…
In Blog UpdatesJun 02, 2020
Phase Two: Guidelines for All Business Sectors
June 2, 2020 Safer at Home: Phase Two Guidelines for all business sectors, print resources,…
In Blog UpdatesMay 28, 2020
Clarity Regarding Enforcement of Executive Order 63
May 28, 2020 Governor Northam Offers Clarity Regarding Enforcement of Executive Order 63 During the…
In Blog UpdatesMay 28, 2020
FAQ on Face Covering Enforcement (EO 63)
May 28, 2020 The full list of frequently asked questions and their answers can be…
May 27, 2020
UPDATE: EXECUTIVE ORDER 63
May 27, 2020 UPDATE: Virginia Retail Federation is working to obtain additional clarity from the administration…
In Blog UpdatesMay 27, 2020
Forward Virginia: Reopening Guidelines
View the full reopening guidelines for Virginia HERE Download a version of the guidelines for businesses HERE …
May 27, 2020
Phase One: City of Richmond
Richmond City Mayor Levar Stoney held a press conference this morning announcing that the City…
In Blog UpdatesMay 27, 2020
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,…
In Blog UpdatesMay 27, 2020
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,…
May 26, 2020
SURVEY: Virginia Mandatory Face Coverings
May 26, 2020 We’d like to hear from you on how the face coverings mandate…
In Blog UpdatesMay 26, 2020
Mandatory Face Coverings
May 26, 2020 During the Governor's press conference held today, May 26th, he announced that…
In Blog UpdatesMay 09, 2020
PHASE ONE: Reopening Virginia
May 9, 2020 During the Governor's press conference on Friday, May 8th, he announced the…
In Blog UpdatesMay 04, 2020
Governor Ralph Northam: Phase One Virginia Re-Opening
May 4, 2020 Governor’s Press Conference: The Governor announced today during his press conference…
In Blog UpdatesApr 24, 2020
Virginia Governor's Press Conference
April 24, 2020 Governor’s Press Conference: Today, Governor Northam announced the first phase of…
In Blog UpdatesApr 24, 2020
Reconvened Session: Virginia General Assembly
April 24, 2020 Reconvened Session took place earlier this week, where the General Assembly comes…
In Blog UpdatesApr 24, 2020
PPP Loans: New Guidance
April 24, 2020 As you may already be aware, Congress passed, and the President has…
Apr 24, 2020
PPP Loan: New Guidance
April 24, 2020 As you may already be aware, Congress passed, and the President has…
In Blog UpdatesApr 18, 2020
US Chamber of Commerce Foundation: Small Business Loans (3-20 Employees)
The US Chamber of Commerce Foundation is offering The Save Small Business Fund, a grantmaking…
In Blog UpdatesApr 17, 2020
NRF: How leading companies are managing frontline staff
HOW YOU COMMUNICATE TODAY WILL AFFECT HOW YOU REOPEN TOMORROW Management teams at both essential…
Apr 15, 2020
Northam orders recreational businesses to remain closed until May 8
April 15, 2020 Executive order 53 extended two additional weeks, now it will expire…
In Blog UpdatesApr 15, 2020
Summary of Governor Northam’s Actions on 2020 Bills
April 15, 2020 Below is Summary of Governor Northam’s Actions on Bills from our…
In Blog UpdatesApr 15, 2020
NRF Action Alert: 3 Ways Congress Can Help Retail Now
April 15, 2020 In just 24 hours, retail advocates have sent more than 3,360…
Apr 10, 2020
FDA: Social Distancing Guidance for Food Retail Establishments
FDA has provided updated recommendations to employers on maintaining social distancing among employees in food…
Apr 10, 2020
Paycheck Program Loans
FAQ page from the Department of Treasury Top-line Overview of the Program Additional Information…
Apr 10, 2020
OSHA Guidance for Retail Workers
One-page guidance document for workplace safety during the COVID-19 Pandemic. That document can be found here.…
Apr 10, 2020
Updates from Federal Reserve, OSHA, VA Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services
April 10, 2020 Please see below for this week's updates from the Federal Reserve,…
In Blog UpdatesApr 05, 2020
Updates from NRF, FDA
April 7, 2020 The National Retail Federation has provided several new resources for Retailers over…
In Blog UpdatesApr 03, 2020
NOW OPEN: SBA Paycheck Protection Program Applications
April 3, 2020 As of Friday, April 3, the Small Business Administration has opened…
In Blog UpdatesApr 01, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Loan: LIVE April 3
April 1, 2020 Overview of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)The Paycheck Protection Program is…
In Blog UpdatesApr 01, 2020
PPP Loan - vs - Economic Injury Disaster Loan
April 1, 2020 It is important to remember that you should consult your local…
In Blog UpdatesMar 31, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Loan: Guide & Checklist
March 31, 2020 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Guide & Checklist The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…
In Blog UpdatesMar 31, 2020
CARES Act: The Small Business Owner’s Guide
March 31, 2020 The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)…
In Blog UpdatesMar 30, 2020
Governor Northam Issues Stay at Home Order Via Executive Order 55
March 30, 2020 | 3:30 pm Governor Ralph Northam just issued a Stay at Home…
In Blog UpdatesMar 30, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (HB 6201) Status: Passed and signed by the President The…
In Blog UpdatesMar 27, 2020
Summary of CARES Act as Passed the US Senate
Friday, March 27: The House of Representatives has passed the CARES Act by voice vote…
In Blog UpdatesMar 27, 2020
FAQ page on Executive Order 53
FAQ page for Governor Northam’s Executive Order 53. Click here Virginia Department of Health’s Guidance…
In Blog UpdatesMar 26, 2020
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance for each…
In Blog UpdatesMar 25, 2020
Information for Food Establishments Regarding COVID-19: Restrictions on Public Gatherings and Social…
In an effort to provide guidance to food establishments on how to operate in…
In Blog UpdatesMar 25, 2020
Update on Virginia's Income Tax Payment Deadlines
Governor Ralph Northam requested that the Department of Taxation extend the due date for…
In Blog UpdatesMar 25, 2020
DOL Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Paid Leave)
The Department of Labor just published information that gives a small amount of guidance…
In Blog UpdatesMar 25, 2020
Webinar: Applying for SBA Disaster Loans - Economic Injury Disaster Loans
by Richmond District Office REGISTER HERE
In Blog UpdatesMar 25, 2020
Henrico Approves Temporary Freeze on Penalties, Interest for Major Taxes
In response to the challenges presented by COVID-19, the Henrico County Board of Supervisors…
In Blog UpdatesMar 24, 2020
WEBINARS: COVID-19 Help & Legal Updates
Dominion Payroll is providing webinars and legal help on topics like FMLA & COVID-19…
In Blog UpdatesMar 24, 2020
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Paid Leave
The U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Labor announced…
In Blog UpdatesMar 23, 2020
EXECUTIVE ORDER
TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS ON RESTAURANTS, RECREATIONAL, ENTERTAINMENT, GATHERINGS, NON-ESSENTIAL RETAIL BUSINESSES: EFFECTIVE: 11:59 p.m., Tuesday,…
In Blog UpdatesMar 23, 2020
City of Richmond Meals Tax Amnesty
The City of Richmond has unrolled an amnesty program for restaurants “for all penalties and interest…
In Blog UpdatesMar 23, 2020
Suspension of Utility Disconnection
In response to an emergency petition the State Corporation Commission has blocked electric, gas,…
In Blog UpdatesMar 23, 2020
Governor Mandates/Bans:
A ban on gatherings of 10 people or more, given signs of community spread. Gov.…
In Blog UpdatesMar 23, 2020
Unemployment Relief
Gov. Ralph Northam said Tuesday that he has directed the commissioner of the Virginia…
In Blog UpdatesMar 23, 2020
Economic Stimulus Package
The Treasury Department will be asking Congress for $500 billion in direct payouts for…
In Blog UpdatesMar 23, 2020
ACTION ALERT: Contact Senators NOW
We need everyone to contact their senators now! Tell them to put aside their differences and…
Mar 19, 2020
ACTION ALERT: Contact Governor
Contact the Governor immediately and demand that action is taken NOW to help save Retail…
Mar 18, 2020
RETAIL RELIEF 2020
COVID-19 Help & Updates We’re working with Retail Merchants Association and Retail Alliance to band…
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