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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/30/20 - Updates COVID-19 St. Lucie County Business AssistanceStephanie Bush From:Jenn DuBey <jdubey@YourEDC.com> Sent:Thursday, April 30, 2020 11:04 AM To:Stephanie Bush Subject:New Updates COVID-19 St. Lucie County Business Assistance SECURITY WARNING: This email originated from outside the County systems. Please show caution when clicking links or opening attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Questions, call Customer Service at 772-462-2146. View this email in your browser 1 Governor DeSantis introduced the "Safe. Smart. Step by Step Plan" for Florida's Recovery. In alignment with President Trump's "Opening Up America Again", Florida's Phase One recovery plan includes the following:  Maintain school closures  Elective surgeries may resume  Large venues to remain closed  Restaurants may provide services as follows: Outdoor seating with 6 ft. social distancing; Indoor seating at 25% capacity with 6 ft. social distancing  Bars to remain closed  Fitness centers to remain closed  Personal services to remain closed but may continue curbside services for product sales  Retail establishments may open at 25% indoor capacity  Essential services and activities listing remain in effect To watch Governor DeSantis' Media Conference, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE2HFrZIwqo To view Governor DeSantis' Recovery Plan Report, click here: https://www.flgov.com/wp- content/uploads/covid19/Safe%20Smart%20Step_Templat4.29%20FINAL.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2BAMJlotQqiZliDBvOUEahaJYTf2RbmSSr_IRcPP8tNI8BrBGKQqpRPsM The City of Fort Pierce has launched a Disaster and Recovery Grant Program for residents and businesses. The grant program includes the following: 2  Mortgage and Rental Assistance: provides a one-time payment equal to two months rent (not to exceed $3,000) and applicants must meet SHIP income guidelines  Small Business CDBG Emergency Relief Grant: provides a one-time payment (not to exceed $3,000) to assist small businesses (25 or fewer employees) with short term working capital  Small Business Relief Grant: provides a one-time payment (up to $7,500) to assist small businesses (26 to 100 employees) with short term working capital The grant program will open on Monday, May 4th. For more information, click here to view full program release: https://www.cityoffortpierce.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=481 The Economic Development Council has established a new COVID-19 Virtual Business Recovery Center (VBRC). EDC President Pete Tesch has announced the appointment of Bill West as Executive Director. The VBRC will work in partnership with the Small Business Development Center to provide regional businesses with recovery resources, guidance, programming and consulting support. Click here for more information: https://knowherenews.com/tc/event/AXG8kHcv76aOtLKIt9CT?origin=newsletter&referral_code= The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has announced new requirements and application processes for individuals seeking unemployment benefits:  If you are self-employed, a contracted worker or gig worker and applied for unemployment benefits prior to April 4, the DEO has advised that claimants must resubmit a new unemployment claim. Click here to view: http://floridajobs.org/docs/default-source/reemployment-assistance-center/cares-act/pua-cares-act-need-to-know-flowchart-042720.pdf?sfvrsn=a3b746b0_4  The DEO has released a "Benefits Scenario" flow chart to advise claimants how to apply for benefits based on their current unemployment status. Click here to view: 3 http://floridajobs.org/docs/default-source/reemployment-assistance-center/cares- act/covid-19-pandemic-scenarios-and-benefits-available-4-27-20.pdf sfvrsn=98b746b0_4  if you are seeking to apply for a new unemployment benefit claim, claimants should apply at https://covid19.floridajobs.org/ A new Reemployment Assistance COVID-19 Resource Guide is available to assist employers and individuals seeking unemployment benefits. The new guide provides up-to-date information on the Governors Executive Orders reducing claimant reporting requirements and updates to the reemployment system for streamlined processing of claims. Click here to view: http://floridajobs.org/docs/default-source/reemployment-assistance-center/new-individual-faq-includes- cares-act-final.pdf As many of our residents await unemployment compensation to assist them during the COVID-19 crisis, please note the following information for local resources to assist with food and financial insecurity:  Mustard Seed Ministries - Food and Financial Assistance https://www.mustardseedslc.org/  Treasure Coast Food Bank - Emergency Food Assistance https://stophunger.org/cvprep/covid19-emergency-food-assistance-registration/  St. Lucie Public Schools - Free meals for Children https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/blog/free-meals-for-children-starting-on-march-23rd/  211 - Financial and Mental Health Services https://211palmbeach.org/emergency-stlucie For information at your fingertips regarding federal, state and local assistance, please visit our Business Assistance Web Portal at https://youredc.com/grow_your_business/wr for updated information on programs and services to assist your business and employees. 4 If you have any questions or need any assistance for your business or employees, please do not hesitate to contact us. 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