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Semiconductor-Grade, Class 10,000 and Class 100 Cleanrooms Available for Ventilator or PPE Production In response to the COVID-19 global health crisis, BRIDG – a not-for-profit, public-private-partnership operating an advanced microelectronics fabrication facility in Kissimmee, Florida – is offering access to cleanroom space for ventilator fabrication, personal protective equipment (PPE) fabrication, test kit preparation, and other essential products manufacturing needed during this pandemic. While BRIDG does not have the equipment to [...]

URGENT Update regarding PPP Loans: "Safe Harbor" expires May 14, 2020 By ADVOS Legal - a 2019 GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honoree Although the initial legislation regarding PPP Loans indicated that all businesses were presumed to be adversely impacted by COVID-19 and therefore eligible for the funds, the SBA has now indicated that more stringent criteria will apply for all borrowers, and that it will review all loans of [...]

The IRS has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus. This page will be updated as new information is available. For other information about the COVID-19 virus, people should visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.coronavirus.gov) for health information. Other information about actions being taken by the U.S. government is available at https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus and in Spanish at https://gobierno.usa.gov/coronavirus. The Department [...]

http://floridajobs.org/office-directory/division-of-workforce-services/reemployment-assistance-programs/short-time-compensation-program-for-employers The Short Time Compensation program helps employers retain their workforce in times of temporary slowdown by encouraging work sharing as an alternative to layoff. The program permits prorated reemployment assistance benefits to employees whose work hours and earnings are reduced as part of a Short Time Compensation plan to avoid total layoff of some employees. How to Apply To apply for the Short Time Compensation Program, please follow this [...]

This page offers various links to articles, resources and helpful tips to help navigate COVID-19 challanges. Coronavirus Update: Industry Fast Facts - IBISWorldLink to ArticleEnterprise Florida Suspends Initial Fees Through its Microfinance Guarantee Program to Support Florida Small Business CommunityLink to ArticleGovernor Ron DeSantis official website, has all press releases Link to ArticleLeading During Challening Times Link to Article5 Things I Did Today to Help my Business Survive the COVID-19Link [...]

Advanced preparation and business continuity planning will mitigate risks and help a business continue operating despite a crisis. As the COVID-19 health crisis impacts global supply chains, GrowFL as part of the FloridaMakes Network is stressing the importance of having a plan in place prior to disruptions to your supply chain. The following checklist can help your company react to and prepare for disruptions. Download the checklist: GrowFL and FloridaMakes [...]

PREVENT WORKPLACE EXPOSURE CDC resources for Businesses and Employers and interim recommendations on environmental cleaning and disinfectionOSHA has developed interim guidance procedures Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and you - CDC COVID-19 Fact Sheet

A disaster of any size could have an impact on your business. Taking the steps to build a business disaster continuity plan and encourage your employees to create a family emergency plan can reduce the impact on your business. It is important to consider how a disaster could affect your employees, customers and workplace. How would you manage your business if access to the workplace is limited by roads closures, streets are impassable, or [...]

The Business Damage Assessment Survey is open to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations. The survey, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will evaluate businesses affected by COVID-19 and the impacts the virus has on the local economy.  We encourage our local business community to please participate in Business Damage Assessment Survey so that impacts can be monitored for additional programs and resources. The survey can be taken [...]