The Economic Development Council is partnering with the Federal Reserve on the 2020 Small Business Credit Survey. This survey is meant for businesses currently in operation, those recently closed and those about to launch. Your responses will provide critical information that service providers, policymakers, and lenders use to improve programs for small business owners like YOU!

TAKE THE SURVEY HERE!
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COVID-19 Business Resource Guide

Re-Open Florida Task Force

Centers for Disease Control

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Up-to-date COVID-19 information from the federal government.

Office of Governor DeSantis

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Up-to-date information on Florida’s response to COVID-19, including Executive Orders and press releases.

Florida Department of Health

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Official information with press releases, statistics, and a COVID-19 Resource Toolkit.

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

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Official information on Florida’s Reemployment Assistance Program, Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan, and other Florida Disaster Relief.

FloridaDisaster.biz

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A partnership between the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and the Florida Department of Emergency Management. Information on how to Prepare, Respond, and Recover, including federal, state, and local resources, damage assessment, financing, and working with contractors.

SBDC at UWF

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Information on Small Business Emergency Bridge Loans, Business Damage Assessment Survey, and other information on how Florida’s SBDCs can assist you.

US Small Business Administration

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Information on how the SBA can assist businesses of up to 500 employees with long term loans.

Florida First Capital Finance Corporation

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Various non-emergency Florida small business financing options.

Grow FL

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Diverse informational resource for various subjects such as financing options, HR issues, leadership, and staying safe during COVID-19.

Okaloosa County

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COVID-19 Updates from Okaloosa County.

City of Crestview

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COVID-19 updates from the City of Crestview.

City of Destin

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COVID-19 updates from the City of Destin.

City of Valparaiso

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COVID-19 updates from the City of Valparaiso.
 

City of Fort Walton Beach

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Small Business Grant Program and COVID-19 updates from the City of Fort Walton Beach.

CareerSource Okaloosa Walton

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Information for employers, job seekers, and Reemployment Assistance.

Office of US Senator Marco Rubio

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Press release about critical provisions for Florida in the CARES Act.
 

US Dept of Agriculture - Rural Development

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Information on assistance for rural residents, communities, and businesses dealing with COVID-19.

US Department of the Treasury

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Information on the Federal Stimulus Payroll Protection Program

Okaloosa County School District

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COVID-19 updates from the Okaloosa County School District.

FL Chamber Safety Council Playbook

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Florida Chamber Safety Council’s Returning to Work Safely During COVID-19 Playbook

Propel Your Business Beyond the Pandemic

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Special Webinar Presentation by 2020 EDC Chairman Glenn Scharf

HCA Healthcare Uninsured Patient Hotline

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Uninsured Patient Advisor Hotline. Helping patients get connected to health coverage.


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