COVID-19 Resources
REOPEN FLORIDA/LAKELAND INFORMATION:
- Restaurant Revitalization Fund - SBA
- Shuttered Venue Operators Grant - SBA
- PPP & Employee Retention Credit Webinar from CLA
- How to Calculate Maximum Loan Amounts and Required Documentation for First-Draw PPP Loans by Business Type
- Second Draw Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans: How to Calculate Revenue Reduction and Maximum Loan Amounts Including What Documentation to Provide
- **NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS** Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) - Contact your local SBA-approved lending institution to see about participation.
- PPP First Draw Application
- PPP Second Draw Application
- Top-Line Overview First Draw PPP
- Top-Line Overview Second Draw PPP
- **NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS** Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance Program (EIDL)
- Paycheck Protection Program Guidelines (First Draw Loans) - U.S. Treasury
- Paycheck Protection Program Guidelines (Second Draw Loans) - U.S. Treasury
- Program (PPP) Guidance on Accessing Capital for Minority, Underserved, Veteran and Women-Owned Business Concerns - Small Business Association
- Guide To Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans - U.S. Chamber
- Everything You Need to Know About Coronavirus Federal Small Business Aid Packages - U.S. Chamber
- Polk County COVID Vaccine Alerts - Florida Department of Health in Polk County
- Florida Vaccination Report (Updated Daily) - Florida Department of Health
- Polk County COVID-19 Metrics (Updated Daily) - Lakeland Chamber Homepage
- Executive Order 20-244 - Phase 3
- 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.
- Governor DeSantis' Re-Open Florida Task Force Recommendations (Subject to Governor's Approval)
CITY OF LAKELAND AND POLK COUNTY RESOURCES:
- Polk County COVID Vaccine Alerts - Florida Department of Health in Polk County
- 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 **Including COVID Testing Locations**
- Polk County Public Schools COVID-19 Resource Center
STATE OF FLORIDA BUSINESS RESOURCES:
- DEO Online Reemployment Application
- Small Business Development Center at USF (SBDC) COVID-19 Resource Center
- Florida Taxpayer Information Regarding COVID-19 - Florida Department of Revenue
- VISIT FLORIDA COVID-19 Resources and Information for Business
FEDERAL BUSINESS RESOURCES:
- Paycheck Protection Program Guidelines (First Draw Loans) - U.S. Treasury
- Paycheck Protection Program Guidelines (Second Draw Loans) - U.S. Treasury
- Guide To PPP Loan Forgiveness - U.S. Chamber
- Payroll Protection Program FAQ - U.S. Department of Treasury
- Employee Retention Tax Credit - Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- SBA Disaster Assistance Website
- 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).
- 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)
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance Program (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
- 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)
- 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
LAKELAND CHAMBER RESOURCES:
- Small Business Everyday Program
- Reopen Lakeland Taskforce's Adopt-A-School Program
- Lakeland Chamber Area Job Search
- SHIFT – The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Podcast
- Lakeland Chamber Advocacy Blog
- Lakeland Chamber Facebook Page **Features 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
- The Florida Scorecard - Key metrics important to Florida's economy
U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESOURCES:
- **NEW** Everything You Need to Know About Coronavirus Federal Small Business Aid Packages - U.S. Chamber
- Guide To Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans - U.S. Chamber
- 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