The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is providing state and federal resources to communities, businesses and Floridians. In coordination with state and federal partners, resources are available to assist employers and individuals impacted by the state’s efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Governor DeSantis also has filed emergency legislation and regulations to provide further support to Floridians during this time. To assist small businesses and their employees, loans and short-time compensation programs to bridge the gap are available. To assist individuals, resources including Reemployment Assistance are available. Additionally, on Friday, March 29, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law, which will expand Reemployment Assistance benefits. Changes are being incorporated into program resource guides and additional information will be made available as we receive guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor. Please click here for Department of Economic Opportunity Reemployment Assistance Application for Services. If you are having trouble accessing the online application, please download a Florida Reemployment Assistance Application and mail to: Florida Department of Economic OpportunityP.O. Box 5350Tallahassee, FL 32314-5350      

The Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act would provide $377 billion to help prevent workers from losing their jobs and small businesses from going under due to economic losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Paycheck Protection Program would provide 8 weeks of cash-flow assistance through 100 percent federally guaranteed loans to small employers who maintain their payroll during this emergency. Click below for more details:

Boosting Your Business Visibility — During Challenging Times is taking place TOMORROW: March 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. This webinar will teach the 6 pillars of your online presence which you should consider as your storefronts. With his expertise, Alex will share tools to improve your digital footprint.  Alex specializes in designing attractive and effective launch campaigns for brands, events, products and ideas. Click here or on the flyer below to register

Join us on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Northwest Community Center (3955 W.D. Judge Drive, Orlando, FL 32808) for a Blueprint 2.0 Workshop! Vendors will be present to discuss the BLUEPRINT 2.0 certification programs for CDL, Plumbing, Fire Sprinkler Installation and Electrical Lineman. Refreshments will be served. Need more info? Call 407.246.3033!