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The Florida Chamber has added a new page overnight to their website that is an incredible resource for chambers and small businesses. Not only does it contain information about the Essential Services and Activities Order (with links to the specifics), but it also includes a comprehensive FAQ section dealing with Essential Businesses, COVID Response, Small Businesses, Employee Benefits, ...read more

UPDATED - STATE OF FLORIDA & PINELLAS COUNTY“SAFER-AT-HOME” GUIDANCEIf your businesses has a question regarding the County’s Safer at Home order and need clarification re: What businesses are essential/nonessential, please send them to oncallpio@pinellascounty.org with the header “Order question.” The Pinellas County team at M&C will compile a daily list by 2 p.m. and will bring back to the ...read more

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Good morning.  For those trying to wade through all of the "information overload" on the CARES Act.  This one is simple.  Follow the enclosed link and apply for the $10,000.00 grant. We should all apply!  The worse that can happen is they say no!.  It is also 1st come 1st served!Click Here for the Link!

The SBA South Florida District Office will host a series of Small Business Recovery webinars to provide the latest information on how the SBA is helping small businesses with their economic recovery from the effects of COVID-19. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USSBA/bulletins/283f411  

We know that your business may be experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19. We’ve heard that a little financial support can go a long way, so we are offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits to help during this challenging time. https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grants

Be a Bartender or the spouse or child of a Bartender. The Bartender Emergency Assistance Program defines a “Bartender” as an individual employed in serving beverages or otherwise engaged in the production, promotion or distribution of alcoholic beverages. An individual is considered “employed” as a Bartender if, for not less than one year prior to the application, the individual performed services ...read more

Oldsmar City Hall is Still Open…  To protect the safety of our customers and staff, the City of Oldsmar will be limiting personal interactions beginning on Thursday, March 19, 2020. To conduct business with the City of Oldsmar, please schedule an appointment by calling 813-749-1100 or by emailing receptionist@myoldsmar.com. Staff is available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, ...read more

On Monday, March 16, Oldsmar Mayor Seidel and City Council held an Emergency Meeting regarding the coronavirus. During that time, the Mayor read his Proclamation of Emergency, and Resolution 2020-05 was subsequently passed. This Resolution declares a state of local emergency for Oldsmar as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. It provides for the waiver of procedures and formalities as required by ...read more

Career Source Tampa Bay Summer Job Connection You Can Have  6 weeks part-time summer youth employmentearning $11.00 an hour!from 6/15/20 to 7/24/20 You Must be between the ages of 16-24 years old be a Hillsborough County residentmeet eligibility low income / employment requirements For more information, please visit: CareerSourceTampaBay.com/summer-job  

By participating in the Summer Job Connection program, you’ll be paired up with summer employees at NO COST TO YOU!  Non-profits, Government and Private-for-profit employers can apply.  Targeted industries include: Healthcare, Construction/Bldg. Trades, Hospitality/Tourism, Transportation/ Logistics, Manufacturing, Information Technology and Financial Shared Service. Other ...read more