How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits If You’re Self-employed or a Freelance Worker The Georgia Department of Labor is accepting applications for the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program (PUA). This federal initiative will provide unemployment benefits to people who are not ordinarily eligible. Individuals who qualify for this initiative include gig workers like those who […]
Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order Thursday “providing guidance for reviving a healthy Georgia in response to COVID-19.” The 26-page executive order renews the Public Health State of Emergency through May 13, requires all those in the state to practice social distancing, refrain from large gatherings of ten or more people, continue to wear masks when […]
Yesterday, Congress passed another stimulus package which includes replenishing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). DCA will be facilitating three webinars today, Friday, April 24th at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 4 PM. Link to access:• www.sbdc.uga.edu/Georgia-small-business-recovery• All three webinars are listed on the landing page. Once you click […]
NORCROSS (GWINNETT COUNTY), GA -(March 26, 2020)–During these unprecedented and uncertain times, the City of Norcross’ Economic Development Department has been monitoring the impacts of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic. Due to these circumstances, a large part of the department’s focus has shifted to minimizing any negative outcomes while also preparing for the recovery aftermath. […]
The White House and Senate leaders reached a deal early Wednesday morning on a massive stimulus package they hope will keep the nation from falling into a deep recession because of the coronavirus crisis.The revamped Senate proposal will inject approximately $2 trillion into the economy, providing tax rebates, four months expanded unemployment benefits and a […]
The Norcross Department of Economic Development is currently assessing the impact the coronavirus (or COVID-19) pandemic is having on our businesses and local economy. It is imperative that our department gains an understanding of what’s taking place in the market so that we can develop appropriate action steps, solutions, and remedies to try to minimize […]
In a press conference yesterday, Governor Brian P. Kemp called on Georgia businesses to aid in gathering the health care items needed for the battle against the spread of COVID-19. Companies that are able are asked to provide, produce, distribute, or store critical health care items. These items include include: N-95 masks or equivalent, air […]
From Gwinnett Daily Post Restaurants in Gwinnett County must close their dining rooms and certain non-essential businesses must close all together if they have not already done so, because of the pandemic outbreak of the coronavirus disease known as COVID-19, Gwinnett Commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash ordered on Wednesday. The move is being taken in concert […]
Below is a copy of the newsletter sent out to Norcross businesses and other subscribers on March 20th. “As the City of Norcross grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, the Economic Development Department is proactively assessing the situation in an effort to respond to the needs of our business community and local economy.” “Yesterday, Governor Brian […]
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