COVID-19 Business Interruption Small Business Grant Guidelines (July 1, 2020)   The City of Galax has established the COVID-19 Business Interruption Small Business Grant Program to help businesses impacted by COVID-19 recover and reopen.   This grant program is fully funded by Federal CARES Act proceeds. This grant is one-time financial assistance for eligible, for-profit…

Mount Rogers Health District – Community Notice Dr. Karen Shelten We have had an increased number of cases in the Galax greater community including Carroll and some in Grayson – the Twin County area. We attribute this to several large families who have had COVID cases.  CDC has documented that household transmission rates are generally…

Greetings – as Virginia businesses and communities look forward to safely reopen, the Virginia SBDC network, and your local SBDC, have developed the Business Recovery webpage to help owners carefully plan for and execute their businesses’  new strategy.   These detailed guidelines cover a broad range of critical considerations.  While business owners can use them…

Wired Road News May 1st    

Good afternoon, You may have seen news yesterday that the Virginia 30 Day Fund officially launched by my good friend Pete Snyder and his wife Burson. This is a private-sector driven, forgivable loan opportunity for small businesses that need a cash infusion during this COVID-19 crisis. Members of our InvestSWVA team, including our leadership, are…

The following documents have information for small business relief PPP Information Fact Sheet Virginia SBDC – SBA Loan Overview

The City of Galax, Virginia invites qualified independent certified public accountants to submit proposals to provide audit services for the City for a period of three years. Firms will be expected to provide auditing services, including preparation of the annual financial report for the periods ending June 30, 2020, June 30, 2021, and June 30,…

EXTENSION OF DUE DATE FOR UTILITY BILLS ATTENTION:  Galax City Residents and Business Owners The due date for utility bills (water/sewer/garbage) has been extended from March 31 to April 30, 2020.  No late fees will be imposed during this extended period.  A reminder notice will be mailed if bills are not paid by April 30. …

Pillion Letter

The City of Galax is located in southwest Virginia and is the business center for the Blue Ridge Crossroads region serving Galax, Carroll and Grayson counties. When your business is ready to invest in Galax, our workforce, and our region, we are ready to support your business through targeted investments that provide immediate returns and…