The Hardee Chamber is committed to continuing our mission of supporting the Hardee business community through the COVID-19 crisis by providing timely resources and information based on fact. We strongly encourage residents and visitors to continue to invest in our local businesses through the digital means available as they are the heart of our community. We know these are uncertain times, but we are in this together and will get through this together because #HardeeStrong
Emergency Management
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FEDERAL BUSINESS RESOURCES
SBA Disaster Assistance Website
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
One-pager with additional links and information on the Paycheck Protection Program
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application (EIDL)
U.S. Chamber’s Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
Paid Sick, Family & Medical Leave Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) Poster
STATE OF FLORIDA BUSINESS RESOURCES:
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program – For questions regarding the Emergency Bridge Loan Program, contact the Florida Small Business Development Center Network at (866) 737-7232 or Send an Email.
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Business Damage Assessment survey. Select “COVID-19” from the drop-down menu on the survey page.
Reemployment Assistance – How to claim online
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Reemployment Assistance COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Small Business Development Center at USF (SBDC) COVID-19 Resource Center
HARDEE CHAMBER RESOURCES:
Restaurants Takeout & Delivery Options
Hardee Chamber of Commerce Facebook Updates
FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESOURCES:
Florida Chamber COVID-19 Resource Center
U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESOURCES:
U.S. Chamber’s Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
U.S. Chamber: Resilience in a Box – Designed to educate business leaders on disaster preparedness and business resilience
5 Resources to Help Your Small Business Survive the Coronavirus
Coronavirus: 8 Things Your Small Business Needs to Do
7 Things to Do When Creating an Emergency Work-From-Home Policy for COVID-19
Staying Connected With Customers Through the Coronavirus Outbreak
5 Ways to Manage Small Business Coronavirus Concerns When Employees Can’t Work From Home
CITY OF WAUCHULA AND HARDEE COUNTY RESOURCES
City of Wauchula COVID-19 Resource Center
Hardee Help Center COVID-19 Response
Hardee County Government COVID-19 Updates
Hardee County Department of Health
Hardee County Public Schools COVID-19 Resource Center
Hardee County Emergency Management
Hardee County Sheriff's Department
OTHER RESOURCES:
A Guide To Find Work During The Coronavirus Pandemic
CDC COVID-19 Resource Page
WHO COVID-19 Resource Page
SBA Disaster Assistance Website
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- For additional information, please contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or Send an Email
One-pager with additional links and information on the Paycheck Protection Program
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application (EIDL)
U.S. Chamber’s Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
Paid Sick, Family & Medical Leave Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) Poster
STATE OF FLORIDA BUSINESS RESOURCES:
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program – For questions regarding the Emergency Bridge Loan Program, contact the Florida Small Business Development Center Network at (866) 737-7232 or Send an Email.
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Business Damage Assessment survey. Select “COVID-19” from the drop-down menu on the survey page.
Reemployment Assistance – How to claim online
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Reemployment Assistance COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Small Business Development Center at USF (SBDC) COVID-19 Resource Center
HARDEE CHAMBER RESOURCES:
Restaurants Takeout & Delivery Options
Hardee Chamber of Commerce Facebook Updates
FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESOURCES:
Florida Chamber COVID-19 Resource Center
U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESOURCES:
U.S. Chamber’s Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
U.S. Chamber: Resilience in a Box – Designed to educate business leaders on disaster preparedness and business resilience
5 Resources to Help Your Small Business Survive the Coronavirus
Coronavirus: 8 Things Your Small Business Needs to Do
7 Things to Do When Creating an Emergency Work-From-Home Policy for COVID-19
Staying Connected With Customers Through the Coronavirus Outbreak
5 Ways to Manage Small Business Coronavirus Concerns When Employees Can’t Work From Home
CITY OF WAUCHULA AND HARDEE COUNTY RESOURCES
City of Wauchula COVID-19 Resource Center
Hardee Help Center COVID-19 Response
Hardee County Government COVID-19 Updates
Hardee County Department of Health
Hardee County Public Schools COVID-19 Resource Center
Hardee County Emergency Management
Hardee County Sheriff's Department
OTHER RESOURCES:
A Guide To Find Work During The Coronavirus Pandemic
CDC COVID-19 Resource Page
WHO COVID-19 Resource Page
Below are some links for a number of important business resources for current business owners looking to grow, or those who are considering starting a new business.
Hardee County Industrial Development Authority/Economic Development Commission (IDA/EDC)
The IDA/EDC’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Hardee County by attracting a diversity of new businesses; increasing industrial investment while facilitating the retention and expansion of existing business and industry. The IDA/EDC has information on all the up-to-date local and state incentives available to business owners.
The IDA/EDC’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Hardee County by attracting a diversity of new businesses; increasing industrial investment while facilitating the retention and expansion of existing business and industry. The IDA/EDC has information on all the up-to-date local and state incentives available to business owners.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at South Florida State College, assists existing and emerging businesses in Highlands, Hardee and DeSoto counties, through no-cost confidential business consulting, information, and low-cost training. Whether starting, buying, growing or selling a business, the Florida SBDC at USF has what entrepreneurs need to grow and succeed. Consultants can assist entrepreneurs in a variety of business areas, including: marketing, business certification, capital access, market diversification, developing strategic business plans, export services, and web optimization.
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at South Florida State College, assists existing and emerging businesses in Highlands, Hardee and DeSoto counties, through no-cost confidential business consulting, information, and low-cost training. Whether starting, buying, growing or selling a business, the Florida SBDC at USF has what entrepreneurs need to grow and succeed. Consultants can assist entrepreneurs in a variety of business areas, including: marketing, business certification, capital access, market diversification, developing strategic business plans, export services, and web optimization.
Wauchula Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
The mission of the CRA is to bring about the economic revitalization of an established target area located in downtown Wauchula. They offer a number of impressive business incentives to those who are interested in relocating or starting a business in the downtown Wauchula CRA District (based on certain qualifications). Click here to view the map of the CRA district.
The mission of the CRA is to bring about the economic revitalization of an established target area located in downtown Wauchula. They offer a number of impressive business incentives to those who are interested in relocating or starting a business in the downtown Wauchula CRA District (based on certain qualifications). Click here to view the map of the CRA district.
