As of Sunday, September 20, 11:59 pm Las Vegas Bars will reopen. The Nevada COVID-19 Task Force announced on Thursday that they have approved a plan to reopen bars in the Las Vegas valley.
Las Vegas Bars Will Remain Socially Distant
Social distancing guidelines must still be followed, and starting next week, the COVID-19 task force will determine what actions they will take if there’s a spike in new cases.
Gov. Sisolak released a statement on the approved coronavirus task force action plan, indicating his support for the reopenings.
“I am beyond thrilled that the hard work of Nevada’s residents and businesses has resulted in our COVID-19 data trending in a positive direction, allowing the Task Force to lift restrictions on bars in counties that previously had these mitigation measures in place due to their transmission risk levels,” the Governor said.
“I have consistently been in support of safely lifting restrictions and reopening areas of our economic and social life based on improvements in our data, in addition to strong participation and enforcement plans from local governments. The work completed by the Task Force over previous weeks, in addition to their recent actions, represent the State’s commitment to a transparent process, a safe reopening, and coordinated partnerships with our local governments.”
It’s Been a Rocky Road for Most Businesses
The extension of closings has a lot of small business and bars coping with revenue loss and some are just shutting their doors all together.
According to a survey done by Facebook, about 31 percent of small and medium-sized firms have closed shop in the last three months. But the situation has been bad for the automotive industry and personal businesses. Numerous reasons have been cited to explain why businesses have failed, but a majority of businesses say strict government protocols while some claimed it was due to financial struggles. What’s more, increased operational costs coupled with smaller revenues have compounded the challenge.
The inability to access capital or funding from financial institutions and reduced sales have largely contributed to the growing challenges businesses are facing amidst the pandemic. Even some of the giant tech companies have resorted to a call for ‘buy-local’ so as to appeal to their local clientele. Since the novel coronavirus held the entire world at ransom, companies have been trying to stay afloat through sustained marketing.
Nevada Small Business Help & Resources
Small Business Stabilization Grant (Clark County)
For businesses operating within unincorporated Clark County, the county has developed a business support grant using federal CARES Act Relief Funds. Grants of up to $10,000 (5-20 employees) or up to $5,000 (1-4 employees) are available to be used for working capital (rent, utilities, inventory, payroll, license fees, etc.).
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CNLV Small Business Stabilization Forgivable Loan
Program loans of up to $25,000 will be made at zero interest in an effort to mitigate losses experienced by the small business community in North Las Vegas. This amount may be adjusted to provide immediate assistance to as many small businesses as possible.
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Save Small Business grants (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)
“Save Small Business” grants of $5,000 for some small operations in economically vulnerable areas are now available through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The grant is available to 37 of the 60 ZIP codes in the Las Vegas valley.
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RESIDENT HELP
Clark County Neighborhood Justice Center
If you need help, free mediation is available through the Clark County Neighborhood Justice Center. Call 702-455-3898 or email mediation.works@clarkcountynv.gov.
Visit lasvegasjusticecourt.us or civillawselfhelpcenter.org for more information.
CARES Housing Assistance Program (Clark County CHAP)
*Note: The state says new applications for the CARES Housing Assistance Program (CHAP) have been paused in Clark County. READ MORE
The County is partnering with 14 local nonprofits including Help Hope Home to help administer the program, which can pay rent, mortgage or utility bills in arrears back to March 1, 2020, as well as utility deposits, security deposits, and emergency lodging. Payments are made directly to a landlord, mortgage company, and/or utility company. Program eligibility and levels of assistance will be determined by an individualized assessment of each household.
Project ends Dec. 30
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State of Nevada CARES Housing Assistance Program (CHAP)
The State of Nevada is providing resources and programs offering potential assistance to help with rent, mortgage, or receipt of rental payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs are available for homeowners, renters, and landlords.
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Nevada Affordable Housing Assistance Corporation (NAHAC)
Provides assistance to those who qualify up to $3,000 per month to cover principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and as applicable, Homeowner’s Association dues, for three months, to maximum total assistance of $9,000.
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North Las Vegas Meal Delivery to Seniors
Some seniors in North Las Vegas may be eligible for a meal delivery service provided by the city.
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Phone: (702) 633-1600
North Las Vegas Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance Program (TRUA)
The City has partnered with local nonprofit agencies to offer assistance to North Las Vegas residents who are facing a housing crisis or hardship to help prevent eviction or displacement.
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Nevada Partners emergency services help
Mortgage, rental, utility, and/or food assistance.
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