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Business Re-Opening Guidance
Download these critical business resources to prepare your company to safely return after the pandemic.
Lear Safe Work Playbook
A practical, interactive guide for companies preparing to open after the COVID-19 pandemic.
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Guidance
Guidance for businesses preparing to safely re-open facilities after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guidance from Agency Leaders
Guidance from Local Healthcare Leaders
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Industry Associations
These associations have put together industry-relevant information regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and guidelines for business re-opening.
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Business Recovery Assistance and Collaborative Engagement (BRACE)
The Business Recovery Assistance and Collaborative Engagement program established by the Orlando Economic Partnership and supported by JPMorgan Chase. BRACE is a free, bi-lingual service designed to help identify and connect small- and medium-sized businesses to long-term recovery and resiliency resources, tools and programming as they navigate the challenges of this unprecedented economic environment and prepare for other possible future disruptions.
Research and impact planning
Orlando Business Impact Survey
The Orlando Economic Partnership is collected information through a series of surveys regarding the extent the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has affected regional business operations.
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Business Assistance
These local, state and federal resources are available to support businesses during a disaster or crisis. Learn more about how these programs can assist your businesses, as well as how to apply and access these resources.
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Agency Leaders
While this is a quickly evolving situation, we will work to provide up-to-date information, actionable intelligence and help employers adopt a prepared mindset to focus on the health of their business. Here is some of the latest, most relevant information and resources for employers from national health organizations and agency leaders.
Local Healthcare Leaders Support
AdventHealth
Contact the AdventHealth hotline by calling 1.877.847.8747.
Orlando Health
Contact the Orlando Health hotline by calling 877.321.2684.
Florida Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health has established a COVID-19 call center that can be reached at 1.866.779.6121.
The call center is available to residents and visitors Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Florida Blue
Florida Blue opened up a FREE 24-hour emotional support helpline for ANY FLORIDIANS who may be experiencing feelings of anxiety, fear and grief due to COVID19.
Call 833.848.1762 to be connected with bilingual behavioral health counselors.
Critical Information
Research and Impact Planning
Use these tools and resources to help identify vulnerable populations and learn more about the economic impact of Coronavirus on Orlando.
This includes collecting informationt through a series of surveys regarding the extent the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has affected regional business operations.
Support Small business on social media
#PickUpOrlando Campaign
As the convener and catalyst for the business community, the Partnership, along with the Chamber and Tech Council, is aligning the region with one voice when it comes to supporting small businesses and the local community.
The #PickUpOrlando social media campaign encourages community members to tell us how they “pick up” Orlando. To participate, post a photo of yourself supporting a local business and tag three friends to do the same. Use the verbiage “I support (name of business or organization) and use hashtag #PickUpOrlando.
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RESPONDING TO COVID-19
Webinar Series
Re-play the webinars hosted to help employers and small business owners during the pandemic.
Business Recovery Assistance
Ashley Bell, Esq., regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration for Region IV, and Michael W. Myhre, CEO with Florida SBDC Network Headquarters, share their insight on the federal and state response to COVID-19 with a focus on the impact on businesses.
State Action & the Impact on the Business Community
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Secretary Halsey Beshears shares insight on the state of Florida efforts currently underway in support of businesses of all sizes.
DEO Reemployment & Recovery Assistance
Ken Lawson, executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), and Michael DiNapoli, director of the Office of Small and Minority Business Capital for the Florida DEO, share information about the DEO’s resources regarding COVID-19.
Community Action & Support
John Rivers, founder and CEO, 4R Restaurant Group and The 4Roots Farm, and Brendan O’Connor, editor-in-chief at Bungalower, discuss how the business community is fostering partnerships to help tackle the economic realities of the pandemic and how residents can support local companies.
CARES Federal Stimulus Act Review Hosted by Mayor Dyer
Partnership President and CEO Tim Giuliani and City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer host Align Public Strategies Managing Partner Joe Kefauver and Partner Franklin Coley as they provide an overview of the CARES Act.
Finding Success Interviewing, Hiring and Onboarding Virtually
Nicole McMurray, AppleOne regional director for Orlando and Tampa, and Tracy Rebar, executive director and HR business advisor for JPMorgan Chase, discuss how to train and transition your team to virtual interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new employees.
Federal Stimulus Update with Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy
Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Florida’s District 7 provides an update on the recent happenings in Washington, D.C. in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Working Remote – Tips & Tools to Keep Business Continuity
Tech leaders in the Orlando region discuss tips and tools to keep business continuity when working remote.
Raising Capital During and After COVID-19
Investors and founders share how COVID-19 has impacted funding for startups and affected the process for entrepreneur’s looking to raise capital.
Chamber Membership Resources and Updates
Members of the Partnership and Chamber teams discuss the business impacts of the crisis and opportunities to get connected to relief and support.
Financial Relief Updates and Assistance
An engaging discussion on the financial aid and assistance still available for small businesses.
Business Liability When Reopening
BakerHostetler Partners Jim Etscorn and Kevin Shaughnessy discuss managing and minimizing liability risks associated with COVID-19 in the workplace.
Skills-Based Hiring – A Critical Strategy for Recovery
An in-depth look at tactical skills-based hiring strategies employers can implement to help attract, hire and retain talent in Orlando.
Orange County Small Business Grant Program
A detailed overview of how businesses can apply for Orange County CARES Small Business Grant Program funding as well as eligibility requirements and required documentation.
Mental Health and Well-being in the Workplace
An in-depth discussion on how mental health and wellness impact employee morale, productivity and, ultimately, your bottom line.
How to Make Your Business Safer & Stronger
Practical tools and information that businesses can use to let their customers and clients know how they are taking their safety seriously.
Related News from the Partnership
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Federal Relief Arrives for the Holidays – What Small Businesses Need to Know
Q3 2020 Orlando Economic Update
Indicators to Measure Orlando’s Economic Recovery: October 2 Update
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The Orlando Economic Partnership is working hard to ensure that we provide the most up-to-date and relevant information for our regional employers. If you or your company has information to share regarding the outbreak and its impact on the business community, please reach out.