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More than 3,200 small business owners have received emergency grants since the initial Pinellas CARES program launched in May, but more help is on the way for a broad range of businesses still struggling from the impacts of COVID-19. Pinellas CARES is now offering expanded grant funding for Pinellas-based businesses most affected by the pandemic. In general, this includes … [Read more...] about New Pinellas CARES programs expand help for local businesses

September 2020View as WebpageNew Pinellas CARES programs expand help for local businessesPinellas CARES is now offering expanded grant funding for Pinellas-based businesses most affected by the pandemic: those that were required to shut down or whose customers were required to shut down or stop doing business.Applicants are strongly encouraged to take their time to submit a … [Read more...] about Pinellas County Business News – September 2020

The Governor’s office has issued Executive Order 20-192 requiring restaurant owners and managers to screen employees per CDC Guidelines for Restaurants and Bars. Executive Order 20-192: The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) shall ensure all restaurants implement employee screening protocols pursuant to guidance … [Read more...] about Governor’s EO 20-192 requiring restaurant owners and managers to screen employees perCDC Guidelines for Restaurants

August 2020 More Pinellas CARES Local Business Grants are Coming SoonThe Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners has approved additional funding to develop new business assistance programs. Staff and community partners are making every effort to launch as soon as possible. Details about the programs and how to apply will be shared at www.PCED.org/cares as soon as … [Read more...] about Pinellas County Business News

Pinellas CARES Small Business Grant Progress Report Phase 1 of the Pinellas CARES Small Business Grant program closed on June 30. Since the program opened on May 4, Pinellas County received 5,051 completed applications. The County has issued 2,420 checks totaling $12.1 million to eligible businesses with approved applications. Our team continues to review applications received … [Read more...] about Pinellas County Business News