Coronavirus Information and Resources for Businesses
The situation surrounding the Coronavirus is rapidly evolving and we at the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce want to make sure you are taking proper steps to protect your business and family. At this time, per the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control, we are postponing all Chamber events indefinitely. We will evaluate future events in the coming weeks.
We want to ask for your patience during this challenging time and again ask for you to stay informed by following official government sources for the latest announcements and implore you to follow the guidance provided by government officials. You can go to our dedicated Coronavirus Resources pages below for links to official information resources. We will continue to update this page with resources for businesses and families as this situation progresses. We will be sending a business survey later this week to determine the needs of our local business community.
For the time being, we will operate as a Virtual Chamber of Commerce. Our office will be closed to visitors, but Chamber staff is still working and will continue to provide information for businesses and the public through our social media sites and via email.
Escambia County COVID-19 Metrics
covid-19 video update
Greater Pensacola Chamber President Todd Thomson discusses the economic impacts of COVID-19 on In Studio with Jeff Weeks
Greater Pensacola Chamber President Todd Thomson discusses the local employment impacts of COVID-19 with the Pensacola City Council
July 14th COVID-19 Update
Supervisor of Elections David Stafford Needs Poll Workers for Primary Election Day Due to the ongoing pandemic, a number of poll workers that typically work at the polling locations on Election Day will not be available this year. Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford is asking for poll workers to work on Tuesday, August…
July 13th COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Testing Available This Week in Pensacola New COVID-19 walk-in testing dates announced in downtown Pensacola. Testing is available July 13th-17th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and is free to all Florida residents. Testing location is at the Florida Department of Health is Escambia County office at 1300 West Gregory St. Learn more…
July 9th COVID-19 Update
The Paycheck Protection Program Saved 3.2 Million Florida Jobs At least $25 billion in interest-free government loans from the Paycheck Protection Program went to Florida small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic, according to data released Monday by the Small Business Administration. Read more here. Paycheck Protection Funds Distributed to Local Businesses The Small…
July 7th COVID-19 Update
Florida’s Talented Workforce is Key to Economic Recovery During COVID-19 The effect of COVID-19 on Florida’s economy is significant, changing and largely unknown. As the leaders of CareerSource Florida and the Florida Chamber of Commerce, we are using emerging data on a collaborative quest to identify how we can help Florida’s economy, and its people,…
July 6th COVID-19 Update
Five Tips for Managing Customer Expectations During COVID-19 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, businesses must properly manage their customers’ expectations about new store policies and procedures. Read more here. List of Area Restaurants That Have Closed or Modified Service Due to COVID-19 PNJ has a rolling list of restaurants that have recently closed…
July 2nd COVID-19 Update
Remember to Patronize our Bars and Breweries When You Stock Up for the Holiday Weekend With the state mandating that bars and breweries cannot host guests, they are reverting back to take-out services. Read more here. Any bar, brewery, or restaurant in the area can post their hours, menus, and specials on our Toast of…
July 1st COVID-19 Update
Funds for the Northwest Florida Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program Still Available Gulf Power, in partnership with the Florida SBDC at UWF, has decided to fund a second round of the Northwest Florida Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program. Gulf Power will fund the grant with a contribution of $300,000. The maximum grant…
June 30th COVID-19 Update
City of Pensacola Provides Face Covering Posters for Businesses The City of Pensacola has created posters for you to use in your business to educate your customers about the need for face coverings inside businesses within city limits. You can find the posters here: option 1, option 2, option 3 West Florida Hospital Patient…
June 29th COVID-19 Update
Chamber Endorses UWF’s Fall 2020 Return to UWF Plan The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce endorses the University of West Florida’s Fall 2020 Returning to UWF plan, which details its commitment to the safety, security, and well-being of the community. Together, the Chamber and UWF are strengthening our collective efforts for a healthier and safer…
June 25th COVID-19 Update
GrayRobinson Hosts Schools Reopening 101 Webinar with State & Local Education Officials GrayRobinson, joined by Office of Governor Ron DeSantis Director of Policy Chris Spencer, Florida Department of Education (DOE) Chief of Staff J. Alex Kelly, and Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent Addison Davis, hosted its first-ever virtual pop-up forum on the reopening of Florida…