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Florida Moves to Phase 2
Effective Friday June 5, Florida Moves to Phase 2 of Recovery PlanExecutive order is published here in its entirety.STATE OF FLORIDAOFFICE OF THE GOVERNOREXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-139(Phase 2: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery) WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-52 declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; andWHEREAS, on April 29, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-112 initiating Phase 1 of the Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step.
Orange County Offering Free Masks to Small Businesses
Orange County Government Offers Small Businesses Free, Reusable Cloth Masks: Two Convenient Pick-Up Sites at Barnett & Downey Park Orange County, Fla. (May 29, 2020) – PPE for Small Biz in Orange County, an Orange County Government COVID-19 initiative to help small businesses receive free personal protective equipment (PPE), will offer reusable cloth masks to small businesses – all at no cost. The County will distribute the PPE at Barnett Park and Downey Park on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 and Thursday, June
Small Business Grants & Individual and Family Assistance Coming Soon
The below release from Orange County announces resources are now available to help applicants apply for local CARES Act Grants. Orange County to Distribute Federal CARES Act Funding in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Urges Small Businesses and Residents to Prepare Required Documents Orange County, Fla. (June 1, 2020) – Orange County Government has received $243.2 million in Federal CARES Act funding. The County’s Small Business Grant Program will distribute $72.9 million of that to approximately
News Release: 5/18/2020
May 14, 2020, Orlando, Fla. --- CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) announced the debut of Job LaunchPad, a podcast aimed at sharing topics on the career journey, talent and recruitment needs of businesses, labor market and the overall workforce landscape with subject matter experts in the community and within CSCF. Piloted by two episodes with helpful tips on the impact to individuals during the Coronavirus pandemic, the podcast is available by visiting the CareerSource Central Florida website. Listeners
News Release: Community Coronavirus Briefing
May 12, 2020 Dear Community Leader, As the community prepares to reopen in phases, it is vital to implement safety measures that reassure clients and customers that it is safe to be in businesses. AdventHealth is proud to share two new resources with you geared towards helping businesses and non-profit organizations as they prepare to reopen. AdventHealthCFLSafeBusiness.com – The new site includes AdventHealth Safe Business Recommendations, “Safe Business” Services, general tips for reopening,
News Release: PPE for Small Businesses in Orange County
Orange County Offering Personal Protective Equipment to Small Businesses to Assist in Economic Recovery One Million Face Masks and 200K Hand Sanitizers Available at No Cost Orange County, Fla. (May 8, 2020) – PPE for Small Biz in Orange County, an Orange County Government COVID-19 initiative through the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, will provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to small businesses in Orange County to assist in reopening or sustaining them – all at no cost. During
