COVID-19 Resources
REOPEN FLORIDA/LAKELAND INFORMATION:
- City of Lakeland Mandatory Face Covering Resolution 20-028. Extended as of August 3, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.. Expires September 8, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. unless extended.
- **UPDATED 7/1/2020** DBPR Emergency Order 2020-09: Prohibiting consumption of alcohol on premises at bars in Florida
- Executive Order 20-139 - Phase 2
- Governor Desantis' Phase 2 Presentation
- Reopen Lakeland Information Portal featuring Consumer Choices Information
- Executive Order 20-123 - "Full Phase 1"
- FAQ for EO 20-123 - "Full Phase 1"
- Executive Order 20-120 - Reopen Protocols for Barber Shops, Cosmetology Salons and Cosmetology Specialty Salons
- Guidance on EO 20-120 for Barber Shops, Cosmetology Salons and Cosmetology Specialty Salons - DBPR
- FAQs relating to EO 20-120 for Barber Shops, Cosmetology Salons and Cosmetology Specialty Salons - DBPR
- COVID-19: Returning to Work and Transitioning to the New Normal for local businesses, schools, churches and organizations - Lakeland Regional Health
- The Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 hotline is available by calling 863-904-1859. COVID “ambassadors” will answer questions about reopening of large and small businesses, schools, colleges and other organizations.
- Executive Order 20-112 (Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-By-Step. Plan for Florida's Recovery.)
- FAQs for Phase 1 of Re-Open Florida
- Governor DeSantis' Re-Open Florida Task Force Recommendations (Subject to Governor's Approval)
CITY OF LAKELAND AND POLK COUNTY RESOURCES:
- **NOW AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES WITH UP TO 50 EMPLOYEES AND THOSE WHO HAVE RECEIVED FEDERAL ASSISTANCE** Polk CARES 2020 - Individual and Small Business Assistance Program
- City of Lakeland COVID-19 Resource Center
- Lakeland Regional Health COVID-19 Resource Center
- Lakeland Electric COVID-19 Response
- Polk County Government COVID-19 Updates
- Polk County Department of Health
- Polk County Public Schools COVID-19 Resource Center
- Free Facial Mask Distribution
STATE OF FLORIDA BUSINESS RESOURCES:
- DEO Online Reemployment Application
- Small Business Development Center at USF (SBDC) COVID-19 Resource Center
- Division of Emergency Management and Department of Health Essential Services and Activities Inquiry Form
- Stronger Than C-19 Survey - Florida Department of Health
- Florida Taxpayer Information Regarding COVID-19 - Florida Department of Revenue
- VISIT FLORIDA COVID-19 Resources and Information for Business
FEDERAL BUSINESS RESOURCES:
- Guide To PPP Loan Forgiveness - U.S. Chamber
- Payroll Protection Program FAQ - U.S. Department of Treasury
- Employee Retention Credit - Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- SBA Disaster Assistance Website
- Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist - U.S. Chamber
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources - SBA
- For additional information, please contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339).
- New CARES Act Funding Overview - U.S. Chamber
- **STILL AVAILABLE** Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - Contact your local SBA-approved lending institution to see about participation.
- List of local lenders participating in the PPP - Central Florida Development Council (CFDC)
- Payroll Protection Program FAQs - U.S. Department of Treasury
- For a top-line OVERVIEW of the PPP, click here.
- If you’re a LENDER, click here.
- If you’re a BORROWER, click here.
- For the APPLICATION FOR BORROWERS, click here.
- **AVAILABLE AS OF JUNE 15, 2020** Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application (EIDL)
- Guide to SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) - U.S. Chamber
- Guide to the Main Street Lending Program - U.S. Chamber or Commerce
- **ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AS OF APRIL 8, 2020** Main Street Lending Program: Main Street New Loan Facility (MSNLF) and Main Street Expanded Loan Facility (MSELF) - Federal Reserve
- Main Street New Loan Facility (MSNLF): Term Sheet (Published April 9, 2020)
- Main Street Expanded Loan Facility (MSELF): Term Sheet (Published April 9, 2020)
- Deferral of Employment Tax Deposits and Payments FAQs - Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Independent Contractor‘s Guide to CARES Act Relief - U.S. Chamber
- Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit - U.S. Chamber
- Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs: Employer Guide - U.S. Chamber
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act Q&A - Department of Labor
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers
- CISA's List of 16 Critical Infrastructure Sectors (Essential Employees)
LAKELAND CHAMBER RESOURCES:
- Link to the Chamber's CARES Act Infographic (Updated 4/3/2020)
- Gift Card Incentive Program
- Chamber Restaurants Takeout & Delivery Options
- Lakeland Chamber Area Job Search
- SHIFT – The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Podcast
- Advocacy Blog
- Lakeland Chamber Facebook Page (Frequent COVID-19 related updates)
- Certificate of Origin Requests (please submit via email to sbreed@lakelandchamber.com).
FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESOURCES:
- Florida Chamber COVID-19 Resource Center
- Florida Chamber Safer At Home FAQ and Answer Center (Including Essential Services FAQ)
- The Florida Scorecard - Key metrics important to Florida's economy
- Travel Letter Template for Essential Service Employees
U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESOURCES:
- Reopening Businesses - Digital Resources Center
- U.S. Chamber: Resilience in a Box - Designed to educate business leaders on disaster preparedness and business resilience
- 5 Resources to Help Your Small Business Survive the Coronavirus
- Coronavirus: 8 Things Your Small Business Needs to Do
- 7 Things to Do When Creating an Emergency Work-From-Home Policy for COVID-19
- Staying Connected With Customers Through the Coronavirus Outbreak
- 5 Ways to Manage Small Business Coronavirus Concerns When Employees Can't Work From Home