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COVID-19 Updates

May 14, 2021

Northam lifts mask mandate; social distancing, capacity restrictions to end May 28

Virginia Governor Northam’s office issued:

EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER SEVENTY-NINE (2021)
AND
ORDER OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY TEN
ENDING OF COMMONSENSE PUBLIC HEALTH RESTRICTIONS
DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)  – Link here

The state mask mandate will be lifted for those who are vaccinated at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 15  in accordance with CDC guidance. Those who are not vaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear a mask.

However, everyone will still need to wear a mask on public transit, in health care facilities and in congregate settings.

Those who are not vaccinated but work in certain sectors, such as retail, fitness, restaurant, personal care/grooming and entertainment venues must wear a mask.

“The vaccines are clearly working and they are saving lives. Our case counts are dropping to levels not seen since last summer. In these next two weeks I strongly urge every eligible Virginian to get vaccinated,” said Northam.

Masks will also still be required in K-12 public schools due to the low vaccination rates among children. Children age 12 and up are now eligible to get the Pfizer vaccine after the FDA expanded the emergency use authorization to include the age group.

Northam said businesses will still retain the right to require a mask on customers and employees.

The state of emergency will remain in place through at least June 30 to give local government flexibility and support during vaccination efforts. Northam said he will also take executive action to ensure individuals have the option to wear masks up to and after that date.


March 29th, 2020

COVID-19

Statement from the Old Town Fairfax Business Association regarding COVID-19:

We are all experiencing a highly fluid situation that changes hourly. This is a hard time for area families, our businesses, and community groups.  Small, independent businesses operate on tight margins with limited capital. A few slow days can set businesses back, but a few slow weeks (or temporary closures) can be devastating.  It is up to us to pull together as a community to stay healthy and safe while also keeping our small businesses going. They are the backbone of our community – supporting our schools, nonprofits, employing locals, and keeping dollars in our own community.

We need them and they need us.

These are unprecedented times and there is a lot of uncertainty. But one thing is for sure – Together, we will make sure the heart and soul of our community – Old Town Fairfax – is healthy and strong.

Our local businesses have been taking great precautions to ensure their establishments are sanitary and healthy places for workers and customers.  Many are trying to respond to the demands of a new environment, their customers’ willingness to support them, all while complying with orders. Some have closed temporarily.

OTFBA has been working with community members, downtown businesses, and local/regional leaders to locate or develop resources to ensure businesses are as stable as possible.  Read on for a few ideas that you can do today and what we have been doing so far.


Communicate ways people may help our local businesses, such as suggesting:

1) Buy gift cards directly from businesses. This helps keep the businesses going and demonstrates confidence in the business.

2) Eat and shop local. Fight the urge to buy from national online retailers. Think about how your life would have normally flowed this week and try to support those same businesses in a slightly different way. Buy gift cards or use takeout options (updated list here). Many businesses are offering delivery or pickup for online or call-ahead orders for food and merchandise, even ones that don’t normally offer this service!

3) Donate to business/employee relief fund campaigns – especially those that have had events cancelled and employee layoffs. Join a Facebook group like “Helping Fairfax Businesses During COVID 19” to connect with individuals and businesses most at risk.  The restaurant industry leaders in the region have established a website for any restaurant to share their fundraising link for relief. There is no cost and the restaurant will get 100% of the funds donated (minus fees the fundraising platform withholds – i.e. GoFundMe 2.9% and $.30 per transaction).  Owners or General Managers can apply to have their restaurant’s link shared here: https://www.serviceindustryrf.org/.  Check with the business too, they may have a direct link to raise funds for their businesses.

4) Keep up with our businesses – Follow your favorites on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Subscribe to their e-newsletters.  Hours and operations are changing often.  We are continually updating our website and social media with steps businesses are taking as well as their promotions. We are adding which businesses offer take out/to go, convenient pick up, delivery, shipping, and online sales. The OTFBA is updating in real time on our social media accounts:

Facebook Page:  @oldtownfairfaxcity

Facebook Group:  @Helping Fairfax Businesses During COVID-19

Instagram:  @oldtownfairfaxba

Twitter:  @oldfairfax

5) Watch the OTFBA’s continually updated list for business updates, business resources, area activities and events that are getting cancelled.

6) Get ready to eat and buy MORE local. Businesses need you to stay open. When the time comes for us to go out & celebrate, let’s plan on going big! Let’s reflect at this time of life apart, and strengthen the love for our city, and have a generous heart for the businesses and the people who make our city so special.

7) Give a 5 star review!  Yelp and Google Reviews are ways to spread the word about your favorite businesses.


Old Town Fairfax Business Association has an essential role to play in supporting businesses during this difficult period. As such, we’ll be posting and updating small business resources on this page as they become available. OTFBA is here for you! Together, we will make sure the heart and soul of our community – Old Town Fairfax – is poised to bounce back.  Please reach out if you need anything – we’ll be actively supporting businesses and our community throughout COVID-19.

What OTFBA is doing now:

1) We’re sending frequent updates with information and resources to businesses.  If you are an Old Town business/church/organization, email us if you want to be added to our list (info@oldtownfairfax.org).  Due to CDC recommendations, our next all member business meeting will be postponed – but we are available virtually.

2) We’ve created web pages that identify where you can get delivery/take-out/easy pick up, deals/specials/promotions, precautions businesses are taking, and other info for customers of downtown businesses to stay updated.  Local Press has picked up our notices, here are two examples.

3) We immediately launched social media campaigns supporting #TheGreatAmericanTakeout 3/24/2020 and 3/31/2020, #FairfaxCityToGo and #FairfaxCityDelivers 3/17/2020, #COVID-19News 3/15/2020.

4) We’re part of a regional coalition focused on supporting businesses. We are meeting with staff from the City and County economic development/initiative departments, George Mason University community leaders, Chambers of Commerce, National Federation for Independent Businesses, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, and others to offer timely resources. These resources are shared on our website.

5) We’re monitoring responses from other communities and organizations similar to ours. If there is a great idea out there that we should consider, let’s do it! We are also sharing our best practices with colleagues around the nation.

6) We are postponing and are reassessing all upcoming events. We will bring people together when it is safe.

7) We are reassessing how we work to find the best ways to help our community. Feel free to send ideas or examples.


Resources for Small Businesses:

Local

The McGruder Group– Accounting Firm – 703-273-7381- McGruderCPAs

Service Industry Relief Fund – SIRF – https://www.serviceindustryrf.org/

Business Benefits Services  844-201-3609  Benefits Information and Employer Guidance

Main Street Bank  — 703-481-4567
Main Street Bank Commercial and SBA Loans

Make My Day CPA  703-352-2549  Accounting services

Pikrallidas & Associates   703-267-2600  Legal services

Transition Family Services  571-243-7992 Counseling services

GRANTS & Fundraising Resources

Quickbooks Small Business Relief with Go Fund Me March 28, 2020

Facebook Small Business Grant    

SkillSource Group/WIOA Rapid Response COVID-19 Business Support Grants March 24, 2020

Small Business Administration (SBA) Toolkit and Loan Program

CAREs Act  S 3548 March 27, 2019

Fairfax City Resources

Fairfax City Economic Development Authority – COVID 19

Community Development & Planning Information Pertaining to COVID-19 |

Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce – business resources

City of Fairfax Government  —  COVID 19

Fairfax County Department of Health 

Fairfax County Public Schools FAQ
George Mason University COVID-19 Updates
Northern Virginia Community College COVID-19 Updates

Virginia Resources

Governor of Virginia’s Executive Actions – ALL

Governor Northam’s Executive Order #53  
Va Executive Order #53 FAQs

Virginia Department of Health

Virginia Small  Business Development Center  

Virginia ABC Authority

ABC Returns  — Restaurants can return unopened ABC product with no stocking fee

SkillSource Group/WOIA Rapid Response COVID-19 Business Support Grants

Virginia Chamber of Commerce – Weekly COVID-19 Updates

Virginia Employment Commission 

Federal Resources

CAREs Act  S 3548

Center for Disease Control 

Small Business Administration

Small Business Administration (SBA) Toolkit and Loan Program

Understanding EIDL SBA Loans Presentation

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
SBE Guidance for Small Businesses on the CAREs Act

Other

National Federation of Independent Business 

MultiState Associates – legislation advocacy State and Local
MultiState COVID-19 PolicyTracker 

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20 Y E A R S ‼️ Celebrate this milestone with 20 Y E A R S ‼️ 
Celebrate this milestone with the @coyotegrille friends and fam Thursday - all day! 
Be sure to congratulate the team and stop by for live music, a margarita, and all the tacos 😋 

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20 YEARS AGO TODAY...
Coyote Grille opened its doors in Fairfax City!! We are humbled to be thriving 2 decades later and appreciate all of the love and support you have all shown us over the years. 

We invite you to join us Thursday for the "official" celebration with live music of Chapter 11 starting at 5pm. Come and enjoy food and drink specials, giveaways, and grab a commemorative T-shirt!! 

We hope to see you there...and THANK YOU!!!
🗓MAY 15🗓 SAVE THE DATE! The 2nd annual #Asi 🗓MAY 15🗓 
SAVE THE DATE!
The 2nd annual #AsianFestivalonMain is happening in Historic Old Town Fairfax! 
📲Follow @asianfestivalonmain for updates 
🔗link in bio to get involved
🧧family festival with delicious Asian food, entertainment, exhibits and games! 
See you there!
 

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📢Save the date! 

Join us on May 15th for a day filled with celebrating Asian heritage through food, arts & crafts, education, and performances.

This event is hosted by @oldtownfairfaxba. To register as a guest or for vendor and sponsor information, please visit our link in bio!
Come out to thank our Senator for his continued ha Come out to thank our Senator for his continued hard work in Richmond at a local favorite spot - Bombay Bistro. 
If your business is open and your kids go to school, you owe a thanks to our local business owner Chap Petersen. It’s a bonus that he helps us in Richmond as our state senator. 

#virginiaisopenforbusiness 
#thankyouchap
#smallbusinesssupport
#fortheloveoffamily 
#takecareofhomefirst
Check out what creative business owners do when fo Check out what creative business owners do when forced to innovate! 
See post @bonds3dpets and their talk with @greatdaywash! 👇🏼

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@wusa9 and I were talking about what we do in @bonds3dpets. That was pretty experience I should say 🙂

#smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #petsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram
📢Join us Sunday from 12-4pm at 10417 Main St. f 📢Join us Sunday from 12-4pm at 10417 Main St. for a family- fun event and win prizes, shop, eat, dance, mingle and more!
🎟Tickets link in our bio and @maramodestudio’s bio. 
Raffle tickets are available if you cannot make it! Basket valued at over $1,000! 
See post 👇🏼

#therealmainstreet
#oldtownfairfaxpartners
#helpbusinesshelpothers 

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🚨🚨 SPRING IT ON 03.20.2022 🚨🚨
🇺🇦 A Small Business Market in Aid of Ukraine 🇺🇦
DJ, Beer, Food, Celebrating Spring, Charity for Ukraine, and supporting local small businesses.

Our neighbor Mode on Main by Mara @maramodestudio is hosting a charity-driven spring market for the family and bringing our community together for a good cause in Fairfax City. It is on 03.20.2022 Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM. High Side will be there serving craft beers at this event! Join us !!! Link in Bio.

Other vendors include:
@blueribbonfloral Blue Ribbon Floral: DC's Flower Truck
@earpsordinary Earp's Ordinary: Music, Spirits, Fare
@witheredfig Withered Fig: A Menswear Shop of Denim and Well-Made Goods
@_milkworthy_ Milkworthy. : Musically-Inspired Artisanal Cookies
@roamingcoyoteva Coyote Grille: Fusion of Southwest Cuisine
@harmony905_ Harmony905: Premium Hemp-Derived CBD
Eddie Kurland F.A.C.E.S: Family And Children's Entertainment Service
@f99candles Fahrenheit99 Candle Co. : Luxury Vegan Candles
@earthessentialsbyerica Earth Essentials by Erica : Holistic Skincare
@piperandpearlco Piper + Pearl Co. : Polymer Clay Earrings

Music by @djmikerodriguez DJ Mike Rodriguez

10% of sales for the entire month of March from Mode on Main by Mara will be donated to United Help Ukraine @unitedhelpua a non-profit charity organization providing life-saving medical aid and humanitarian relief to Ukraine. Stand with the people of Ukraine!

We will have huge community raffle baskets ($1000+ value) that you can enter to win by donating to the charity. To donate you can purchase raffle tickets in person at the event or purchase online in advance via link in bio and ALL MONEY RAISED WILL GO TO UNITED HELP UKRAINE 🇺🇦

Kids under 12 enter for free.
🍀🎼🎤🥃🍽 The weekend kicks off Friday 🍀🎼🎤🥃🍽 The weekend kicks off Friday with the talents of Scott Fallon and Gregg Park! The talent and reputation of these performers are indisputable! 
P L U S :
✅ delicious @chefsully66 - driven menu 😋 
✅ craft cocktail menu that is UNRIVALED 
✅ friendly owners and guests, and a wonderful experience whether you come solo or with your guests! 
See post 👇🏼 and make reservations at earpsordinary.com 

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JOIN US THIS WEEKEND!

Friday, March 18th 7:30-10:00
Scott Fallon and Gregg Park
https://www.theffme.com/ 

Scott Fallon has been entertaining audiences throughout the DC/Metro area, nationally, and internationally for 30 years. Scott is recognized as one of the area’s most respected musicians. Gregg Park has been a student of music and the guitar for his entire life and is known throughout the local music community as one of its best guitarists.
 
Saturday, March 19th 7:30-10:00
Brian Day
Brian Day has been singing and playing guitar professionally since his early twenties.  Whether singing a traditional song in a native style or a ballad accompanied by his guitar, his wide selection of Irish tunes and personality make him an entertainer to remember.

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