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On March 30th at 4:30pm Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings along with public health officials will host a news conference to discuss COVID-19 and County updates.

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings to hold Coronavirus Update News Conference Today, March 30, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings along with public health officials will host a news conference to discuss COVID-19 and County updates. WHEN: Monday, March…

CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY LOANS Small Business Guide and Checklist

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses who maintain their payroll during this emergency. Importantly, these…

Fifth Third Bank Announces Temporary Modifications to Banking Center Service Model to Safely Serve Customers

Fifth Third Bank Announces Temporary Modifications to Banking Center Service Model to Safely Serve Customers 3/19/2020 CINCINNATI—Fifth Third Bank, National Association, today announced temporary modifications to onsite banking services to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, beginning Saturday, March 21. Customers needing to conduct simple financial transactions are requested…

Florida Blue extends grace period for payment of premiums

ORLANDO, Fla., March 26, 2020 – Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurer, announced today it will implement an extended grace period through May 31, 2020 for customers unable to pay premiums as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis that would otherwise have been subject to termination of coverage. The…

“Changing Obstacles into Opportunities” Monte Drenner gives tip on how to stay calm during the storm

March 15th of this year was D day for Orlando. That’s the day Disney closed. That never happens. I have NEVER seen anything like what we are experiencing in my 62 years on the planet and I’m sure many of you feel the same. The uncertainty of the future is…

Florida Blue COVID-19 Resources & Support

Florida Blue COVID-19 Resources & Support Florida Blue is committed to the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve. We have made several adjustments to our policies to combat the spread of COVID-19 while minimizing barriers to testing and treatment. We are also leading efforts to…

The U.S. Senate passes the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

Last evening, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act which will provide emergency relief for American workers and businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To better understand the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and how it impacts you, we encourage…

Representative Kamia Brown to Host Small Business Conference Call with DEO Executive Director Ken Lawson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2020 CONTACT Brandon Johnson District Aide to State Rep.

Orange County stay-at-home order given, starts Thursday

Orange County Mayor Demings issued an executive “Stay at Home” order, ordering all non-essential retail and commercial businesses to close and all residents to stay home from non-essential travel beginning Thursday, March 26, 11:00pm. To read the executive order, click here https://www.orangecountyfl.net/EmergencySafety/Coronavirus.aspx#.Xns-q4hKhPZ This exert from the Executive Order…

Clinton Pownall, CEO of Computer Business Consultants, Answers Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Remote Workplaces

Oakland, FL (Mar. 20, 2020) – Businesses have evolved into becoming dependent on the internet in order to stay competitive and to streamline their business processes and workflow. For most business owners and key personnel, this also has meant the ability to work from home or remotely in an effort…

7 Tips for Minding Your Manners During Conference Calls

In the uncertain times of the COVID-19 Outbreak, many organizations are turning to conference calls as a temporary substitute for face-to-face interaction. Here are some tips for conference call etiquette while working and doing business remotely: 7 Tips for Minding Your Manners During Conference Calls by Peter Daisyme, VIP…

Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act

The Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act would provide $350 billion to help prevent workers from losing their jobs and small businesses from going under due to economic losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Paycheck Protection Program would provide 8 weeks of cash-flow assistance through 100 percent federally…