News / Rebound & Recovery Updates (updated 9/17/2020)

We wanted to give you a place to be able receive all of the updates in one place so we will continue to post the links to updates here as we receive them. This page is updated multiple times throughout the day/week so please check back often, you will see the date info was added/updated)

HOW TO WEAR A FACE MASK CORRECTLY (added 7/13/2020)
     ** Mask MUST cover your nose and mouth

 

Mysterious Seeds received in mail from China marked as jewelry - DO NOT OPEN, PLANT or THROW IN TRASH
     - Report to: Florida Department of Agriculture at 888-397-1516, DPIhelpline@FDACS.gov and also to US Department of Agriculture at 800-877-3835, SITC.Mail@APHIS.usda.gov (Read story) (added 7/28/2020)

 

AdventHealth Dade City
     - COVID-19 Testing info and register 

 

AdventHealth Zephyrhills 

 

Agency For Health Care Administration

 

Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. 

 

Agency for Persons with Disabilities 

 

Bay Area Mobile Clinic 

 

BayCare Health System 

 

Better Business Bureau Serving West Florida, Inc.
     - 3 Ways to Fortify Your Business During Ongoing Uncertainty (added 7/6/2020)

     - All Work and No Play (added 8/6/2020)

     - How to Lead Your Organization Into a New Era of Equality (added 8/6/2020)

     - How to Thrive As Partners in Business And Life (added 8/6/2020)
     
     - Receive a $200 Sponsored Job credit to help you find the right team for your team* (*Read More Here) (added 7/16/2020)

     - Staying Connected With Customers Through the Coronavirus Outbreak (added 8/6/2020)

     - What your Organization needs to know about Voice Search (added 5/6/2020)


Big John's Supplies
     - Has all of your Disinfectant Sprays & Cleaners (Concentrate or Ready-to-use), Hand Sanitizer, Dispensers-Hands Free Refillable & Electric Fogger (added 8/31/2020)
          * Click Here for page 1 of items available
          * Click Here for page 2 of items available
          * Click Here for page 3 of items available


Business Damage Assessment Survey

 

CARES (Community Aging & Retirement Services 

 

Career Source Pasco Hernando

 

Center For Disease Control and Prevention

 

CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) Essential Services Guidelines

 

City of Dade City

     - List of COVID-19 Testing Sites in Pasco County

     - Pasco County - Face Covering Order Requirements - Enforcement begins Thu Jun 5, 2020 at 5pm - Click Here to Read (added 6/24/2020)
               - Full List where Face Masks are available for pick up in Pasco County (list updated as necessary)
               - Examples of compliant home-made masks found here
               - Compelled to Report Violation of the Face Covering Order call Pasco County Customer Service 727-847-2411 (Mon - Fri 8am-5pm)
               - UPDATE: Executive Order Amendment (added 7/6/2020) 

     - Smart Growth America's informational flyer (added 5/6/2020)
 

Comfort Keepers
 

Community Foundation of Tampa Bay 
 

Congressman Gus Bilirakis
 

Current Emergency Suppliers
 

Dade City Police Department 
     Non-Emergency 352-521-1493 or Emergency 911

     Chief James Walters dedicated service of 25 years - The Laker/Lutz News article (added 7/29/2020)
 

Early Learning Coalition of Pasco & Hernando Counties, Inc. 
 

Eckerd Connects Raising Hope 
 

Enterprise Florida
     - Enterprise Florida Trade Resource: Virtual Business Matchmaking Grant (Temporarily replacing Gold Key Grant due to COVID-19) (added 5/26/2020)


Federal Reserve Main Stream Lending Program
 

Feeding Tampa Bay
     - Drive-thru Grocery Pickup Location Change 3:30-6:30pm Thursday's at John S Burks Memorial Park (13220 Gene Nelson Blvd, Dade City) (updated 8/31/2020) 
 

Florida COVID-19 Resource Tool Reemployment Claimant Assistance Claimants by County & Industry 
 

Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR)
     - Halsey Beshears tweeted "we are rescinding amended EO 20-09 from DBPR as of Monday. Starting Monday, Sep 14, 2020, ALL BARS will be reopened at 50% occupancy." Click here to read the whole info (added 9/14/2020)
     

Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
 

Florida Department of Corrections (FDC)
 

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
      - Disaster Unemployment Assistance

     - Reemployment Assistance (added 5/6/2020)

     - Short Term Compensation Program for Employers


Florida Department of Education
 

Florida Department of Elder Affairs
     - Robotic Companion Pets for Older Adults & those living with Dementia during COVID-19 (added 4/29/2020)
 

Florida Department of Environmental Protection
 

Florida Department of Financial Regulation
 

Florida Department of Health COVID-19 
      - Department of Health Flyers and Resources (added 5/5/2020)

     - List by Florida Counties associated with COVID-19 (added 4/29/2020)

     - List of long-term care facilities associated with COVID-19 (added 4/29/2020)

 

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
 

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
 

Florida Department of Law Enforcement
 

Florida Department of Management Services
 

Florida Department of Military Affairs
 

Florida Department of Revenue
     - Emergency Order about Corporate Tax

 

Florida Department of State

 

Florida Department of Transportation

 

Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs

 

Florida Disaster Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) 
     - Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced 3 COVID-19 testing sites through partnership between FDEM, Home Depot & Quest Diagnostics: (Open 7 days per week 9am-5pm (walk-up, parking lot sites able to conduct up to 100 test per day, test sent to Quest Diagnostics and results available 5-7 days. Testing is Free to anyone over age of 18, regardless of symptoms) (added 6/9/2020)
               * Home Depot, 2350 Cortez Rd, Bradenton
               * Home Depot, 1315 US Hwy 19, Holiday
               * Home Depot, 9820 Glades Rd, Boca Raton

 

FloridaDisaster.BIZ

 

Florida Emergency Supplier Network
 

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
 

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
    - View ALL of Governor DeSantis's Orders (added 5/15/2020)

     - Governor's Executive Order Number 20-166 Emergency Management which extending the order for additional 60 days until Sep 5, 2020 (added 7/10/2020)

     - Governor's Executive Order 20-193 - The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) shall ensure all restaurants implement employee screening protocols pursuant to guidance developed by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (added 8/10/2020)

     - Governor Ron DeSantis Facebook

 

Florida House of Representative, Randy Maggard

 

Florida Housing Finance Corporation
 

Florida Makes National Network has resources for businesses whose supply chains may be impacted by COVID-19
 

Florida Medical Clinic 
 

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
 

Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
     - Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Export Marketing Plan (added 5/26/2020)
 

Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan
 

Florida Sports Coast
      - Destination Guide "Welcome to Florida's Sports Coast" (added 6/9/2020)

     - Marketing Recovery Plan - Are you ready to #GetBackToAdventure? (Click here to watch video) (added 5/29/2020)

     - U.S. Travel Association: Under Tourism's "New Normal" (added 5/15/2020)

     - Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting (added 8/31/2020)

Florida State Parks 

 

Gulfside Healthcare Services
      - Everything You Need To Know About Receiving Care At Home (added 8/3/2020)

     - Watch our Webinar Discussing Home Health Services (added 8/3/2020)     

 

International Trade Administration (added 9/2/2020)

   

IRS (Internal Revenue Services)

 

Make A Difference Facebook
     - Drive-thru Grocery Pickup Location Change 3:30-6:30pm Thursday's at John S Burks Memorial Park (13220 Gene Nelson Blvd, Dade City) (updated 8/31/2020) 
 

NatureCoaster.com 
     - The Great Florida Road Trip: Pedaling from The Nature Coast to the Space Coast - read article (added 8/6/2020)
 

Pasco County (added 9/4/2020)

     - Sep 19, 2020 from 8am-Noon - Volunteer for the International Coastal Cleanup in Pasco County (partnering with Keep Pasco Beautiful, presented by the Rotary Club of New Port Richey and Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative Inc.) All Must Register to Volunteer 
         * With COVID-19 this year's strategy is focusing on smaller groups covering more areas to allow for social distancing, rather than the large gatherings of years past
         * Volunteers are encouraged to find a public area in their community that needs to be cleaned and recruit a small team to assist
         * Face masks, disposable gloves, and trash bags will be provided, as well as Coastal Cleanup face buffs while supplies last

     - Amends Solid Waste Collection/Storage Rules beginning Jul 24, 2020   

     - Another Round of Assistance Through Community CARES Program - Applications Open Sep 1, 2020 at 9am to 800 people on first-come, first-serve basis for anyone who has not yet received Pasco CARES assistance ** More assistance will be available in the coming months, so please monitor MyPasco.net for updates (updated 8/27/2020)

               * Types of bills eligible for payment under the Community CARES program include: Mortgage for homesteaded properties; Rent; Utilities water & electric only

     - CARES Act Funding Request Program Assists Non-Profits Apply for reimbursement of qualifying expenses related to COVID-19  - NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS (added 8/17/2020)
               * The Pasco Board of County Commissioners has appropriated $4 million in federal CARES funding to the initiative designed to assist with items not previously budgeted for, such as personal protective equipment and allowable medical, public health and payroll expenses.

               * Requests for any CARES Act funding must adhere to Department of Treasury guidelines and payments from the find can only be used to cover the following:
                         - Necessary expenses incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19
                         - Expenses not accounted for in a budget most recently approved as of Mar 27, 2020, (the date of enactment of the CARES Act) for the state or government
                         - Expenses incurred during the period beginning Mar 1, 2020, and ending Dec 30, 2020

               * Click Here for CARES Act info

               * APPLY HERE or request one via email: kmcfonigal@mypasco.net


     - CDC COVID-19 Guidelines for Restaurants

               - 5 Safety Steps for Staff

               - Access Your Risk

               - Daily Checklist for Managers of Restaurants

               - More Print Resources from CDC

              - As of Aug 7, 2020 at 11:30am on premises consumption of alcohol at bars in Florida remains suspended, per Florida's DBPR. Pasco County EDC will continue to monitor developments to Florida's COVID-19 guidance for businesses.
 

          - CDC's General Business FAQ's


     - Beginning week of 8/17/2020, Mon-Fri at 7pm-6am, County Line Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project - expect lane closures with message boards directing traffic eastbound lanes of County Line Road in Wesley Chapel between Timber Trace Dr & Mansfield Blvd - Target completion end Sep 2020 depending on weather conditions (See Map of Project Area) (added 8/6/2020)


     - Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Housing Assistance Program (added 9/2/2020)
          * Pasco Board of County Commissioners announce additional assistance for housing expenses for anyone experiencing economic hardship due to COVID-19. Pasco Community Development is partnering with the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to help pay for things like lat mortgage or rent payments, housing repairs, and foreclosure or eviction prevention.
          * In order to apply, you must submit a hard copy of the CRF Housing Assistance Application in person or by U.S, Mail. Click here to download the application or pick up at any of the locations listed here.
         * Drop off or mail your completed application, with all of the required documentation to: Community Development, 8610 Galen Wilson Blvd, Port Richey, FL 34668.
                  - If you drop off your application in person, please use the red drop box outside the building, which is available 24 hours/7 days a week
         * Bills eligible for payment include:
                   - Mortgage payments and buydowns
                   - Emergency housing repair (maximum award $10,000 or actual cost of roof or A/C)
                   - Housing re-entry assistance, such as security deposits and utility deposits (maximum award of $5,000)
                   - Foreclosure and eviction prevention, including missed payments between three and six months and fees
             (To qualify for the relief under this program, you must be a legal U.S. resident, Pasco County resident, and meet the income guidelines of 120% or below of the Area Median Income. You must attest to being economically impacted by COVID-19 and certify your household income. The total payments for rent or mortgage assistance shall not exceed 9 months. Please not you, can only receive CRF Housing Assistance from Pasco County one time - Please continue to monitor MyPasco.net for updates, as more Pasco County assistance will be available in the coming months.) 


     - COVID-19 Redevelopment Loan for Business (Make capital improvements to your facility with a no-interest loan) with this Pasco County's Program (added 9/2/2020)
              * The Offices of Economic Growth and Community Development are partnering to assist local businesses in making improvements to existing facilities that follow the CDC or GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation guidelines for infectious disease outbreak prevention
               - Apply online here

               - Click here for flyer with more info on program, Eligible Uses and requirements 

               - Is Your Business COVID-19 Ready, Pasco County Has The Answer! (click here for info) (added 9/9/2020)


     - COVID-19 Testing Sites in Pasco County


     - COVID-19 Update from FL DOH Pasco County Health Officer Mike Napier


     - Cooperative UF/IFAS Extension (webinars & virtual plant clinics) 

               - Sep 14-Nov 22, 2020 Let's Walk Florida Virtual Program (Optional Virtual Kick-Off Event Sep 11, 2020 at 12pm) 10 week walking program promotes health through physical activity in just 30 minutes a day! (added 9/2/2020)
                        * Everyone is welcome to participate in this program aimed at promoting physical wellness. You can choose from health, fitness and performance tracks, while pursuing goals at your own time and pace. Program registration by Sep 8, 2020 is $14.99 per person, all ages welcome. Sign us with friends as a team or individually, or request to be assigned a team. For more info, contact Shari Bresin at 352-518-0156 or sbresin@ufl.edu

              - Oct 5 - 29, 2020 - UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Offers Free Healthy Eating Program and Contest - FREE 4-week online nutrition lessons and virtual gardening program culminates with a cooking contest hosted by UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Community Garden and Family Consumer Sciences Programs.
                     * Register online through Oct 5, 2020
                     * Enjoy weekly, virtual lessons online at home, On Oct 29, drop off your meal sample, complete with recipe information at: UF/IFAS Pasco Extension One-Stop Shop, 15029 14th Street, Dade City
                     * For more info call 352-521-1255 or kchristmas@MyPasco.net
                     * Click for Flyer

               - UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Offers Free Community Garden Plots (added 9/9/2020)
                     * A community garden plot is a great opportunity to: Grow and harvest your own food, Work with compost, Gain gardening experience in classes/seminars offered on site & Learn from experts. Plots are offered on first come, first served basis. For more info, or to lease a plot, contact the UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Community Gardens Programs at:
                            - East Side Community Gardens: 352-521-1255 / kchristmas@MyPasco.net
                            - West Side Community Gardens: 813-996-2411 ext 2458 / ccarreniro@MyPasco.net 
        
                    (Click here for all info)


     - Face Covering Order Requirements - Enforcement begins Thu Jun 5, 2020 at 5pm - Click Here to Read (added 6/24/2020)

               - Full List where Face Masks are available for pick up in Pasco County (list updated as necessary)

               - Examples of compliant home-made masks found here

               - Compelled to Report Violation of the Face Covering Order call Pasco County Customer Service 727-847-2411 (Mon - Fri 8am-5pm)

               - UPDATE: Executive Order Amendment (added 7/6/2020) 


     - Feeding Tampa Bay Mobile Food Pantry Sites (added 7/22/2020)


     - Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced 3 COVID-19 testing sites through partnership between FDEM, Home Depot & Quest Diagnostics: (Open 7 days per week 9am-5pm (walk-up, parking lot sites able to conduct up to 100 test per day, test sent to Quest Diagnostics and results available 5-7 days. Testing is Free to anyone over age of 18, regardless of symptoms) (added 6/9/2020)
               * Home Depot, 2350 Cortez Rd, Bradenton
               * Home Depot, 1315 US Hwy 19, Holiday
               * Home Depot, 9820 Glades Rd, Boca Raton

     - Former FGUA customers will be serviced by Pasco County Utilities (PCU) beginning Sep 2021 (added 9/14/2020)
          * The much-anticipated acquisition of Florida Government Utility Authority's (FGUA) Lindrick System by Pasco County Utilities (PCU) is scheduled to take place next year Sep 30, 2021, in the Gulf Harbors and Shamrock Heights communities of west Pasco. PCU team members are pleased to welcome approximately 5,500 former FGUA customers and are working diligently to ensure a seamless transition.
          * Visit PascoCountyUtilities.com for information about services provided.
          * Click here to see PCU rates online here and Lindrick customers can follow the transition updates here.


     - Businesses: Get Reimbursed for GBAC STAR Accreditation (CARES funding for accreditation in outbreak prevention, response and recovery) (Click on for PDF Flyer with all info) - Click Here to complete online application by Oct 31, 2020  and Click Here for More Info (added 7/22/2020)


     - Oct 6 & 7, 2020 at 8am-5pm - GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation
          - Register Today - Cost is FREE for Pasco County Businesses, Accreditation Reimbursed 100% through Pasco County Grant Funds
         - Apply TODAY an you will be eligible to receive Expedited Accreditation through direct, personalized assistance from the Director at GBAC, Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner and his staff. In-person workshop. Bring a laptop. PPE Required and Available
         - Click for Flyer


     - Governor's Executive Order 20-193 - The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) shall ensure all restaurants implement employee screening protocols pursuant to guidance developed by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (added 8/10/2020)

          - Click Here for Executive Order 20-193
 

     - Make Pasco Count - US Census Deadline Extended to Sep 30, 2020 (Click Here to help Make Pasco Count - Fill out the Census) (added 7/6/2020, Updated 8/31/2020)


     - Navigate Project Permitting with New Online Tools by OpenCounter (Business, Residential and Zoning) (added 6/12/2020)


     - Now Accepts New Residential Permit Applications Online (added 5/13/2020)


     - Pasco County's Department of Emergency Management 
         To Watch a Video explaining how to properly fill and place sandbags click here
         To reduce the amount of water accumulating in flood-prone areas from recent rains, Pasco County Public Works is deploying pumps throughout the county ahead of this potential tropical weather. If you live in a low-lying area, monitor the storm's path closely and consider evacuating, if necessary, and avoid all floodwaters.

          Now is the time to double-check your Disaster Kit, and make sure you know your evacuation zone, which you can find in the Pasco County Disaster Preparedness Guide. What should you pack in your go-kit? 

          Watch Pasco County Emergency Management's comprehensive video series

         Sign up for Alert Pasco to receive important updates. Questions call Customer Service at 727-847-2411 
               

  * LIVE BROADCAST OF THE MEETINGS click on the links below for: Pasco TV Online; MyPasco App; Pasco County Government YouTube or watch on Frontier Channel 42 or Spectrum Channel 643- Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources (added 4/23/2020)
    - Pasco Online TV (added 4/23/2020)
     - My Pasco App (added 4/23/2020)
     - Pasco County Government You Tube (added 4/23/2020)
      
     - Pasco County Virtual Meetings Listed Here

          - Sep 21, 2020 at 10am with Public Hearings starting promptly at 1:30pm & 5:15pm - Pasco BBC Meeting, Hybrid Virtual Format
               * To learn more about how to participate in the Public Comment: Click Here to Complete Registration Form or call Customer Service 727-847-2411 by 5pm on Sep 2, 2020
               * Submit public comment, documents, PowerPoint files or video via email to pcadmin@mypasco.net by 5pm on Sep 20, 2020 
               * Via Public Comment Kiosk: "touchless" video conferencing monitor in the lobby of the West Pasco Government Center when directed by staff. Social distancing rules apply.

               * Agendas & Minutes webpage

               * To read the full Resolution for Pasco Public Meetings click here


     - Restaurant Recovery (added 5/12/2020)


     - Rubio, Cruz, Scott Introduce Bill to Expand PPP Eligibility to Chambers of Commerce and Destination Marketing Organizations (added 6/19/2020)


     - FROM NOW - Oct 26, 2020 - 2020 "Two Good Soles" Shoe & Sock Annual Drive to help Pasco Students (watch video) (added 8/6/2020)
          - Drop off donations at Pasco County Government Offices: Clerk & Comptroller, Property Appraiser & Tax Collector


     - Water Conservation During Shortage (added 5/6/2020)


     - Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting (added 8/31/2020)


     - 2019 Consumer Confidence Reports Compiled for Pasco County Utilities' Customers - Water Quality Reports Now Available Online (added 7/29/2020)


     - Tampa Bay Water Wise Program Aims to Save Water and Money - Rebates available to Pasco County residents, businesses and contractors - Click Here Rebate info / Click Here for everyday water-saving options inside your home and out

    
Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller
 

Pasco County Commissioners

     - Ron Oakley, District 1 - email roakley@pascocountyfl.net or FaceBook

     - Mike Moore, Chairman; District 2 - email mikemoore@pascocountyfl.net

     - Katherine Starkey, District 3 - subscribe to newsletter by emailing kstarkey@pascocountyfl.net or read on FaceBook

     - Mike Wells, Vice Chairman; District 4 - email mwells@pascocountyfl.net

     - Jack Mariano, District 5 - email jmariano@pascocountyfl.net - read newsletter & updates on FaceBook

 

Pasco County Libraries (added 6/24/2020)

     - Access Online:
               *A to Z Database (Premier Job Search, Reference & Mailing List Database throughout US)

               * Business Insights: Essentials (Detailed company and industry profiles, including reports: SWOT, market share and financial)

               * Demographics Now

               * SizeUp (comparison tool for demographic, market information, advertising and competitive intelligence information)

 

Pasco County Schools

     - Face Covering Policy - Reopening of Schools (added 8/11/2020)

     - Map of Free WiFi hot spots in Pasco County (added 5/15/2020)

     - Pasco County Schools Update School Starting (added 7/20/20)

 

Pasco County Property Appraiser

 

Pasco County Supervisor of Elections

     - 2020 Candidate Videos - Be Informed before Voting on Aug 18, 2020 (added 7/20/2020)

     - Early Voting period is Oct 19 - Oct 31, 2020. Polls will be open daily from 7am-7pm including weekends. Election Day is Nov 3, 2020 (added 9/4/2020)
          * Additional sites: Veterans Memorial Park Gymnasium, J. Ben Hamill Recreation Complex Gymnasium, Land O'Lakes Recreation Complex Gymnasium (replaces Land O'Lakes Library) and Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus

 

Pasco County Tax Collector
 

Pasco County Utilities
 

Pasco Economic Development Council (EDC) COVID-19
 
             * Oct 8 - Dec 10, 2020 on Thu at 10:30am-1:30pm - CO.STARTERS 9-Week Course Onsite & Virtual via Zoom - Wesley Chapel/Hybrid Session (Register Here by Deadline of Oct 1, 2020)

             * Oct 22, 2020 at 8am-12pm - Small Business Growing Global (added 9/17/2020)
                  - Join the Pasco EDC, As we bring together the best resource partners to teach you how you can expand your company into international markets. With: Grant Opportunities, Market Discovery, Financing Opportunities & Benefits of Trade Missions. Hear success stories from companies on their export journey!
                  - With Consular Panel Discussion: The Importance of Trade
                  - Click Here for flyer showing Consular Panel

     - COVID-19 Business Recovery (added 5/5/2020)

     - Governor's Executive Order 20-193 - The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) shall ensure all restaurants implement employee screening protocols pursuant to guidance developed by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (added 8/10/2020)
          - Click Here for Executive Order 20-193

          - Click Here for CDC COVID-19 Guidelines for Restaurants

              - 5 Safety Steps for Staff

               - Access Your Risk

               - Daily Checklist for Managers of Restaurants
             
               - More Print Resources from CDC

     -  Monthly on Second Thu at 3pm-4pm - SMARTstart West Pasco Entrepreneur Center's Roundtables (More Info) (added 6/4/2020)

     - Monthly on Second Tue at 3pm-4pm - SMARTstart East Pasco Entrepreneur Center's Roundtables (More Info) (added 6/4/2020)

     - Pasco Emergency Business Grant (added 4/23/2020)

    - Pasco EDC progress 1st Quarter FY19/20 Activity Report (added 5/6/2020)

     - REFOCUS Workshops by CO.STARTERS (Learn New Ways to Move Your Business Forward) (Registration FREE, Normally $75 for this 2 hour virtual workshop) (added 5/7/2020) 
                     - This 2 hour virtual workshop will help participants find the focus and clarity needed to shift mindsets and find a new way forward. During the workshop, participants will determine immediate next steps needed to stabilize, reexamine their ventures using the CO.STARTERS Canvas, strategize how to better solve customers' changing needs, and learn how to adapt or refine their business models.

      - Regional Marketing Video where footage of Dade City was showcased with several other Regional companies (a collaboration of Pasco Economic Development Offices, Tampa and Pinellas) (added 7/27/2020)

     - SMARTstart Program Opens New Entrepreneur Center at the Grove in Wesley Chapel this Fall (Read More Here) (added 7/16/2020)

     - Virtual Services to Help You Export (added 7/30/2020)
               
               * Enterprise Florida - Grants for Virtual Business Matchmaking

               * Enterprise Florida - Grants for Virtual Trade Shows

              * The US Commercial Services

              * Upcoming Trade Related Events: Click Here for list

          

Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC)
     - Fall 2020 - PHSC Offers New Hybrid Exam Prep Courses for Industry Certifications - through Continuing Workforce Education department (added 7/16/2020 / updated 8/31/2020)
          * Sep 15-Nov 4, 2020 - Certified SolidWorks Professional
          * Oct 5-Nov 2, 2020 - Certified 5G Leadership Skills Training
          Courses offered in a hybrid format both online and remote instruction, will meet remotely on the day and time listed in the schedule by utilizing Zoom. The remainder of the course is delivered with online assignments and activities, which offer a high level of flexibility and independent coursework. Students will need a webcam and microphone for these classes. For any changes to the fall term format, visit phsc.edu.
           For aditional info contact Karen Strouthopoulos 727-826-3123 or stroutk@phsc.edu.
          To Register and Pay Online: phsc.edu/academics/continuing-education and select Campus based on Continuing Professional Education courses

               * Sep 1 - Nov 19, 2020 on Tue & Thu from 6-9:30pm & Online - Certified CompTIA A+ Professional

               * Sep 3 - Nov 19, 2020 on Thu from 6-9:30pm & Online - AIPB Certified Bookkeeper Professional

               * Sep 10 - Nov 9, 2020 on Mon & Thu from 6:30-8:30pm & Online - Certified Auto CAD User

 

Pasco Kids First 
 

Pasco Sheriff Office
Administration Office & District 1727-847-5878
District 2 Dade City 352-518-5000
District 3 Trinity 727-372-5920
Emergency 911
 

Premier Community HealthCare
    

Price Gouging Hotline 866-966-7226
 

Re-employment Assistance or call 800-204-2418
 

Restored Hope 
 

Saint Leo University Coronavirus

     - Offering FREE 10 self-paced Online Enrichment Courses (added 4/29/2020)

     - 'Courageous Conversations' to Examine Social Justice Issues - FREE Virtual Series at 7-8pm - Beginning Sep 17, 2020 (added 9/4/2020)
          * The Public is invited, and it is not necessary to attend all sessions, but everyone is invited to do so
          * Six-part series, will look at topics included in Bryan Stevenson's book, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, from different perspectives across multiple disciplines (click here for more info)

               - Sep 17, 2020 at 7-8pm - Race/Racism, facilitator Dr. Eileen O'Brien, associated chair of the Department of Social Sciences and professor of sociology

               - Oct 15, 2020 at 7-8pm - Social Work.Social Justice, facilitors Dr. Ebony Perez, chair of the Department of Undergraduate Social Work and assistant professor of undergraduate social work, and Christina Cazanave, director of field education and instructor of undergraduate social work

               - Nov 19, 2020 at 7-8pm - Criminal Justice.Ethics, facilitator Charoltte Braziel, instructor of criminal justice

               - Jan 21, 2021 at 7-8pm - Business/Nonprofit Organizations, facilitator Dr. Pamela Lee, director of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program and associate professor of management

               - Feb 18, 2021 at 7-8pm - Religion/Spirituality, facilitator Dr. Marc Pugliese, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and associate professor of theology and religion

              - Mar 18, 2021 at 7-8pm - Education, facilitator Dr. Holly Atkins, chair of the Department of Undergraduate Education and associate professor of undergraduate education


     - Prepares for Fall Opening, Offers Flexible Learning Options (Classes begin on main campus on Aug 25,2020 and on Aug 24, 2020 for Center for Online Learning, education centers including those in Tampa, Ocala, Key West, Jacksonville, Lake City, MacDill Air Force Base, Naval Station Mayport, East Pasco Education Center at main campus, Pasco-Hernando State College in New Port Richey, Brooksville and Spring Hill) (added 8/4/2020)

     - University Continues to Remain Test-Score Optional (added 8/31/2020)
          * As many high school students are scrambling because of the cancellation of SAT and ACT college admissions testing. Saint Leo University leaders are reassuring them that they still will be able to achieve their dream and earn a college degree. Since 2018, Saint Leo has made the SAT/ACT scores fully optional as part of the admissions process for prospective students. The university adopted a holistic approach to admissions and looks at the whole student experience, rather than just their test scores. For more info visit www.saintleo.edu.

    

SCORE Pasco-Hernando
      - Restart Your Business with SCORE by your side (added 5/28/2020)

     - Resources to help Reopen Your Business: (Remember you are not alone, for FREE Personalized, Expert Advice reach out to a SCORE Mentor) (added 6/12/2020)
               * RETAIL STORES
                         **Checklist to Reopening Your Store while keeping employees and customers safe
                         ** Action Plan for step-by-step instructions on how to find solutions to survive and thrive

               * RESTAURANTS
                         **Checklist to Reopening Your Restaurant while keeping employees and customers safe
                         ** Action Plan for specific steps you can take to find solutions and protect your restaurant

   

Senior Helpers
     - Keeping Your Brain Healthy as You Age (added 8/7/2020)

     - Texas couple married 46 years, overcame COVID-19, cancer and chemo together - FEEL GOOD STORY (added 8/7/2020)
 

Small Business Administration
       - Small Business Administration Loan Program 


     - Export Marketing Plan (added 9/2/2020)
 

Small Business Owner's Guide to CARES ACT
 

State University System of Florida
 

Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc. 
     - Monthly Reflection Jun-Jul 2020 (added 7/10/2020)

     - Monthly Reflection Aug 2020 (added 8/10/2020)


Tampa Bay Times FREE Community Bulletin Board E Newspaper (DayStarter)
    - Tell Us How The Public Can Support Your Tampa Bay Business (added 5/6/2020)

 

The Laker/Lutz News
     - Article from Dade City Manager Leslie Porter (added 4/30/2020)

     - Article Chief James Walters celebrates 25 years dedicated service (added 7/29/2020)

 

Thomas Promise Foundation
    

United Way
    - United Way & Pasco County Board of County Commissioners new program Operation Feed Pasco (OFP) (updated 5/7/2020)

 

US Census (added 7/6/2020)
     - DEADLINE Extended to Sep 30, 2020 - PLEASE COMPLETE TO MAKE PASCO COUNTY (added 7/6/2020, Updated 8/31/2020)

 

US Chamber
    - US Chamber/US Chamber Guide for Independent Contractors and Self-Employed Individuals 

    - US Chamber Save Small Business Fund

 

US Environmental Protection Agency
    - Guidance for Cleaning & Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools & Homes (added 5/1/2020)

 

US Senate / US Senator Marco Rubio
    - Rubio, Cruz, Scott Introduce Bill to Expand PPP Eligibility to Chambers of Commerce and Destination Marketing Organizations (added 6/19/2020)

 

US Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program
 

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    - Visit Florida Current Travel Safety

     - Visit Florida Resources for Businesses