Manatee Chamber COVID-19 Resources
Your Manatee Chamber of Commerce is here to support you, your employees, and our community. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, we are committed to providing our members and our community with useful information and business resources. We will continue to share new resources and ideas aimed at helping you chart a course, one day at a time, for your business/organization. The information below will be updated continually so check back often.
Click here for a list of Executive Orders from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Business Resources
This page has information and resources to help small businesses plan for and respond to the pandemic. Take the Business Disaster Assessment Survey, access information on bridge loans, get answers to important human resources questions, and more.
Employee Resources
There are a number of resources to help workers affected by COVID-19. These include partial wage replacement benefits, industry specific assistance, employment opportunities, IRS tax changes, and more and are updated as new information is received.
FL Department of Health
Stay up-to-date on health in Manatee County and the State of Florida. In addition, the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County has a hotline that you can call at 941-242-6649. It is available Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Or call the state’s dedicated 24-hour Call Center at (866) 779-6121.
Restaurant Information
Join us in supporting local restaurants and and their workers by picking up a meal to go or purchasing a gift card online until dine-in service is restored.
Shop Local - Shop Online
Local businesses are working hard to offer you exceptional service and new ways to purchase products and services while socially distancing yourself. They’re online shopping, home delivery, and local pick-up… or visit their websites to purchase a gift card to help support them right now!
Manatee County Coronavirus Webpage
Manatee County’s official coronavirus webpage will keep you up-to-date with official information for Manatee County. You can also text ManateeReady to 888-777 to opt in and receive important updates from Manatee County officials.