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ATTENTION ESCAMBIA AND SANTA ROSA COUNTY BUSINESSES!!! BEFORE you layoff, here’s something that may be helpful to know. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) offers businesses the opportunity to participate in a Short-Time Compensation (STC) program that is designed to minimize the economic impact of the Coronavirus disease. This is a voluntary program to … Read more

The International Economic Development Council has provided this first glance at the stimulus bill:  IEDC Review2 COVID-19 Update: First glance at the stimulus bill  A deal was reached early this morning on the third and largest COVID-19 aid bill, a stimulus package designed to help the ailing economy and ease the burden on families and … Read more

To our valued community partners, As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities and create a time of uncertainty, please know that the FloridaWest team is working diligently with our community, State and Federal partners to advocate for the businesses of Greater Pensacola and Escambia County. We will continue to monitor and share pertinent information affecting … Read more

The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) and DigiPro Media have partnered together to announce the Save Florida Business Initiative as a way to support Florida businesses during this difficult time. The Save Florida Business Initiative will connect consumers in Escambia and Santa Rosa County to area businesses through the … Read more

The SBDC Business Disaster Recovery Team is assisting local businesses in navigating through the emergency loan process. If you would like to be added to their COVID-19 email list, email them [email protected]. All face-to-face SBDC training Workshops have been canceled. Only virtual consulting sessions (i.e. conference calls, Google Hangouts etc.) will be accepted. Register for … Read more