As uncertainty reigned in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses were faced with shortfalls in revenue and meeting new standards for safety in short order, so in turn, counties stepped in to help convene resources and strategies to pull together support for their respective business communities. Joining us to unpack two stories of county response to the impact of COVID-19 on businesses are Tim Love, Director of Economic Development and Governmental Relations for Buncombe County and Sam Varner, Wellness Administrator Randolph County.

• “County Governments Quickly Rally to Help Small Businesses” - CountyQuarterly Spring 2020 article
• “Randolph County Leads Innovative Effort to Help Businesses and Municipalities Reopen Safely” - CountyQuarterly Summer 2020 article
• One Buncombe Fund - Info Page
• Parker's Barbecue - Business Page