Coronavirus Update
PLEASE NOTE: it’s important to remember to follow the facts and that misinformation and overreacting can cause a secondary impact on our economy.
NEW GUIDELINES FOR OPERATING:
- Face Coverings Required in most Indoor Places - Pinellas County
- Reopening Guidance - From National Restaurant Assoc.
- Customers Guide for Social Distancing - From Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
- Mass Gathering Guidance - From CDC
- Customizable Poster - From US Chamber
- Workplace Posters - From CDC
- Employee/Customer Screening Sheet - From TBBCoC
- Procedures If Employee Contracts COVID-19 - From FRLA
RESOURCES FOR OPERATING:
- The chamber is distributing free masks - Call 727-360-6957
- Get Supplies Needed for Your Businesses to Operate - From TBBCoC
- Members Helping Members - From TBBCoC
- 19% OFF waterproof/easy to clean printing options - From Florida Print Solutions
- Work From Home Relief Kit - From DEX Imaging
- Crisis Management for Businesses - From Google
REOPEN - RECOVERY - REIMAGINE:
- Reopening Florida Phased Plan - From Governor DeSantis
- Reopening America Phased Plan - From President Trump
- Steps to Open Your Business - From Florida Chamber of Commerce
- Accommodations - Things you can do now to get you ready to reopen
- Restaurants & Bars - Things you can do now to get you ready to reopen
- General Businesses - Things you can do now to get you ready to reopen
- Hospitality Reopening Guide - From Florida Restaurant & Lodging Assoc.
BUSINESS LOANS & GRANTS:
Loans
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - Guide
- Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) - Guide
- PPP & EIDL - How to Apply for Loans
- Paycheck Protection Program - Find a Lender
- Paycheck Protection Program - Application Form to Bring Lender
- Paycheck Protection Program - Loan Forgiveness Instructions
- Paycheck Protection Plan - Step By Step Video for Loan Forgiveness
- Emergency Injury Disaster Loan - Apply Online
*Includes grant $1,000 per employee, up to 10 employees.
Grants
- $5k Business Grant - From Pinellas County Economic Development
- Small Business Grants - From Facebook
- Micro-Grants for Restaurants - From James Beard
- Grants for Restaurants & Workers - From Southern Smoke
- Debt Relief - SBA loans prior to COVID-19 will be forgiven
EMPLOYEE RESOURCES:
- Unemployment Application (Apply Online) *NEW SITE*
- Unemployment Application (Apply by Mail)
- Step by Step Instructions - How to Apply for Unemployment
- Gig worker, Independent Contractors and Self Employed - Apply for Unemployment
- Grants for Restaurants Workers - From Southern Smoke
- Short Time Compensation Program
- Temporary Layoff Assistance
- Reemployment Assistance
- Bartender Emergency Assistance
- Grants for Hospitality Workers
- Assistance for Restaurant Employees with Children
- Printable Employee Resource Sheet
TRAVELER RESOURCES:
- Florida Bars/Nightclubs - Closed
- Restaurants - Open
- Pinellas County Public Beaches - Open
- Hotels & Motels - Open
*Individuals traveling to Florida from from NY, NJ, CT must self isolate for 14 days from time of entry or the duration of the person’s presence in the state, whichever is shorter. - Vacation Rentals - Open
*Individuals traveling to Florida from from NY, NJ, CT must self isolate for 14 days from time of entry and cannot book a stay for less than 14 days. - Barbers & Cosmetology - Open
- Gym's, Library's and Museums - Open
- Large events and theme parks/attractions - Open
- Destination Updates - From St. Pete/Clearwater
- Information for Travel - From the CDC
- Tampa International Airport's update on increased cleaning and sanitation efforts.
TOURISM INDUSTRY RESOURCES:
- Coronavirus Tourism Impacts - From VISIT FLORIDA
- Travel Industry Updates - From Sojern
- Economic Impact Study - From Oxford Economics
- Coronavirus Dashboard - From Florida Department of Health
- Key planning recommendations for Mass Gatherings - From the World Health Organization
- Brighter Days Ahead Toolkit - From VSPC
- VISIT FLORIDA Resources
RESTAURANT & BAR RESOURCES:
- Brewery/Restaurant Reopening - From Brewers Association
- Get Paid to Prepare Food for Those in Need
- Stimulus Information Specific to Restaurants & Bars - (Call Center)
- Micro-Grants for Restaurants - From James Beard
- FAQ's for Restaurants Bars & Nightclubs - From DBPR
- Restaurants & Bars - Things you can do now to get you ready to reopen
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Official COVID-19 Page - From CDC
- COVID-19 Cases - From FDOH
- Toolkits Including Talking Points, - From U.S. Travel
- Disaster Prep and Recovery Tools From County Economic Development
- Florida Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Resources
- US Chamber of Commerce Resources