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Hospitality Industry Resources
Thank you for visiting the Wilmington and Beaches Hospitality Industry Resources page, a one-stop place where employees and employers can find links to available COVID-19 assistance programs and other helpful resources. This page will be updated as new sources are identified.
Updated: 5/22/20
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EMPLOYEE Resources/Relief
Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance Service Industry Workers Grocery Program
Restaurant Worker’s Community Foundation/Southern Smoke Foundation
Children of Restaurant Employees
Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
UNITE HERE Education and Support Fund
Vacation Rental Housekeeper Relief Fund
DoorDash Financial Assistance Program for Dashers exposed to COVID-19
National Endowment for the Arts – Artists
US Bartenders Guild Foundation – Bartender’s Emergency Assistance Program
New Hanover County Resources & Assistance page (food/supplies, mental health, and more)
NC Dept. of Commerce Employment Security – Federal Unemployment Assistance updates
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program
USDA Food & Nutrition Service - Meals for Kids program
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Get My Payment App
Hunger Free America Coronavirus Response Outreach & Relief
Facebook COVID-19 Travel Industry Groups: Tourism Emergency , Tourism COVID 19
Additional Resources by Zip Code
SHARE Cape Fear [Community engagement resource that offers simple ways for neighbors, nonprofits and businesses to come together and strengthen our local community.]
COVID-19 Relief Funds for Artists & the Arts
NC Restaurant Workers Relief Fund
National Restaurant Assn. Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
NC Department of Commerce COVID-19 Information
NC Dept. of Commerce Employment Security Application Form
NC Dept. of Revenue Tax Relief
Filing for Unemployment Due to COVID-19
Filing for Unemployment Tip Sheet
US Dept. of Labor Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
Business/Employer Resources
Global Association for the Attractions Industry
National Endowment for the Arts – Arts Organizations
DoorDash COVID-19 Merchant Resources
Federal Unemployment Assistance Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Tip Sheet Beginning April 24, N.C. independent contractors and self-employed workers out of work because of COVID-19 can apply for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
US Chamber of Commerce Foundation Save Small Business Fund
US Chamber of Commerce Independent Contractors Guide to CARES Act Relief
Capital Associated Industries Coronavirus Updates for NC Employers
NC Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Briefings and Webinars for Businesses
NC Small Business Center Network
SCORE Cape Fear Region – Coronavirus Small Business Resource Hub
Economic Development Partnership of N. C. – NC Business Relief Resources COVID-19
N.C. Center for Nonprofits – Nonprofit Pandemic Resources
N.C. Small Business Center Network COVID-19 Resources
Re-3 Grant Program: The Longleaf Foundation and Wilmington Downtown, Inc.
(New Re-3 grant program to help small businesses and local entrepreneurs in Downtown Wilmington affected by COVID--19; grants up to $3,000; open to any business in Downtown, Castle Street, Soda Pop District, Cargo District, and South Front (SoFo) District. WDI will accept applications until 4pm on Friday, April 17, 2020.)
Small Business & Technology Development Center – Overview of SBA Loans
U.S. Department of Treasury Assistance for Small Businesses
U.S. Department of Treasury - Small Business Paycheck Protection Program Overview
Small Business Association Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
Small Business Guide to the CARES Act
CARES Act Summary for Restaurants
CARES Act Summary for Lodging [scroll down to page 8]
Paycheck Protection Program v. Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Golden Leaf Foundation and NC Rural Center NC COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program
New Hanover County Disaster Coalition disaster recovery resources
US Dept. of Labor New Guidance on Unemployment Insurance Flexibilities during COVID-19 Outbreak
US Dept. of Labor Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
NC Dept. of Revenue Tax Relief
NC Restaurant and Lodging Association Coronavirus Resources for Hospitality Industry
(This page includes link to multiple resources, including templates for Essential Employee Permit Letters for Employers for Restaurant and Hotel Workers)
Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Resources for Businesses
N.C. Department of Revenue - Expands Penalty Relief for Taxpayers Affected by COVID-19
N.C. Restaurant & Lodging Association FAQ on the Paycheck Protection Program
U.S. Travel Association COVID-19 CARES Act Relief Resources
COVID-19 Industry Updates to Travel Partners
These are the email updates our travel partners with viable emails have been receiving from the CVB.
COVID-19 - Industry Update 16: May 22, 2020
COVID-19 - Industry Update 15: May 11, 2020
Special Edition Industry Update: National Tourism and Travel Week May 3-9
COVID-19 - Industry Update 14: April 30,2020
COVID-19 - Industry Update 13: April 22, 2020
COVID-19 - Industry Update 12: April 14, 2020
COVID-19 - Industry Update 11: April 7, 2020
COVID-19 Industry Update 10: corrected version April 2, 2020
COVID-19 - Additional Restrictions Update: March 28, 2020
COVID-19 - Industry Update 9: March 27, 2020
COVID-19 - Industry Update 8: March 25, 2020
COVID-19 - Industry Update 7: March 20, 2020
COVID-19 - Industry Update 6: March 19, 2020
COVID-19 - Industry Update 5: March 17, 2020
COVID-19 - Industry Update 4: March 13, 2020
COVID-19 - Industry Update 3: March 11, 2020
Other Industry Research & Helpful Resources
This PDF contains additional COVID-19 research and resources our travel partners may find helpful.
Be well, keep safe and stay tuned.