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from Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tampa Bay
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REOPENING GUIDELINES FOR FLORIDA
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to progress, most jurisdictions have implemented physical distancing measures community-wide. As chains of transmission begin to decline, along with new COVID-19 cases, there will need to be decisions at the state level about how to transition out of strict physical distancing and into a phased reopening.
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This document provides an assessment of the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a variety of organizations and settings that have been closed.
We outlined steps to reduce potential transmission during the reopening of these organizations and settings, building on the proposed phased approach from the National Coronavirus Response:
A Road Map to Reopening. Reopening businesses and other sectors represents one of many steps that will need to be taken to revitalize communities recovering from the pandemic, restore economic activity, and mitigate the unintended public health impact of the distancing measures that were necessary to confront the epidemic of COVID-19.
A discussion of larger community-wide considerations for holistically enhancing recovery
can be found in the Appendix.
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ONE TAMPA: RELIEF NOW, RISE TOGETHER FUND
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced a new initiative Tuesday afternoon, unveiling the One Tampa: Relief Now, Rise Together fund. The relief program is an emergency grant targeted at people’s basic needs during the coronavirus outbreak, such as with rent or utilities. For eligible applicants, the program will provide direct payments for up to one month’s rent or mortgage plus one or more essential utility costs (water, gas, electric). The City will remit payment, up to the amounts indicated below, directly to landlords, mortgagors, or to TECO on behalf of qualified relief recipients. For details click link below.
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ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENT
INFORMATION
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Here is what you need to know about your Economic Impact Payment. For most taxpayers, payments are automatic, and no further action is needed. This includes taxpayers who filed tax returns in 2018 and 2019 and most seniors and retirees.
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FLORIDA STATE COVID-19
BUSINESS IMPACT UPDATES
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses. Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward.To learn how to be prepare, please follow the link below.
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SMALL BUSINESS LOAN RESOURCES
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Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy. See the link below for options available to you.
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SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY
BRIDGE LOAN
FAQ'S
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The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program is currently available to small business owners located in all Florida counties statewide that experienced economic damage as a result of COVID-19. These short-term, interest-free, working capital loans are intended to “bridge the gap” between the time a major catastrophe hits and when a business has secured longer term recovery resources, such as sufficient profits from a revived business, receipt of payments on insurance claims or federal disaster assistance. To review most frequently asked questions, click the link below.
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If you are interested in following the different cases, the global case numbers are reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). We have shared the link to keep you updated on COVID19 as the world fights against this deadly virus. Click on the link below to view map.
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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS WITH US
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As your business may be changing during this tough time, we want to help you advertise. Share with us any information you would like us to publish in our newsletter. With the increase in information due to COVID-19, our newsletter will be sent on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting March 30th, 2020.
Please e-mail your flyer to the link below:
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GTE Financial's
"HANG IN THERE TAMPA BAY"
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CASPERS COMPANY McDONALD’S®
REMAIN OPEN
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Serving the Community in a Safe, Fast, and Touch-less Experience.
Tampa, FL (March 30, 2020) - Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Tampa-based Caspers Company McDonald’s Restaurants remain open for business, including fifty-three Tampa Bay locations and ten in Jacksonville, FL.
Drive-thru, Mobile Order and Pay with the McDonald’s app, and McDelivery with Uber Eats and Door Dash are available. For the convenience of our customers, McDonald’s is offering take-out only in our lobbies with safe social distancing protocols.
Caspers Company has always maintained a high standard of quality, service and cleanliness. To manage the current pandemic situation, our already stringent standards of cleanliness have been elevated. Our employees are required to constantly wash their hands and frequently disinfect credit card keypads, door handles, and counter tops to ensure the safety of our guests. Restaurant hours may vary at each location as we navigate these unprecedented times.
We are working closely with Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg, Inc. to provide meals to Hillsborough County’s “tent city” for homeless individuals who are sheltered in place. In addition, we are delivering breakfast to hospital healthcare workers who are tirelessly giving of themselves for our community.
“Thank you for continuing to count on the Caspers family. We have been serving the Tampa Bay community for over 62 years. During this time of crisis, we will continue to be that special place that Tampa Bay counts on,” said Blake Casper, CEO of Caspers Company McDonald’s Restaurants. “We are a comfort in the lives of the thousands who see us as a beacon of light during good and challenging times. We will get through this, stronger together.”
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LIFELINK WEBINAR AVAILABLE
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LOOKING FOR DECONTAMINATION SERVICES?
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Interested in becoming a member?
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For the past 40 years, the Hispanic Chamber has been serving the Tampa Bay community by advocating, promoting and facilitating the success of Latino businesses in this area. Under new management, new ideas arise as well as new benefits for all of our members. Visit us and see what we are all about.
Promote, Empower, New Business Incubator and Growth
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