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
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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
April 13th COVID-19 Update
Escambia County, City of Pensacola to Receive Federal Housing Funds As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) passed by Congress and signed into law March 27, 2020 by President Donald J. Trump, the local community will receive a combined total of $1,325,041 in Community Development Block Grant funding from the…
Greater Pensacola Chamber Partners with BRACE and Hillcrest Baptist Church to Offer Continuous Drop Off Site for Medical Supply Donations
The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce is excited to be partnering with BRACE (Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies) and Hillcrest Baptist Church to offer a continuous site for medical supply donations. Donations can be made from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday at both Hillcrest Baptist Church Campuses (800 E Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514 or 3960…
April 9th COVID-19 Update
Take the Coronavirus Business Impact Survey Take the Coronavirus Business Impact Survey to help our business organizations collect the data we need to assist you when recovery begins. Take the survey here. Connex Florida Accelerates Critical Connections Between Florida Manufacturers & Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic Greater Pensacola Chamber member Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) in…
April 8th COVID-19 Update
Triumph Gulf Coast Gives Initial Approval for $1 Million Fund to Train Workers The Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors gave their initial approval to allocate $1 million to CareerSource Florida to establish job training in the construction industry in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Read the full Pensacola News Journal article here. Facebook…
April 7th COVID-19 Update
Important Information from the Escambia County Tax Collector The Escambia County Tax Collector wants you to know how to conduct business with them online in a safe manner. Their official webpage is www.EscambiaTaxCollector.com, where most tax collector services are available and there’s never an extra fee when paying by eCheck. The deadline to renew decals…
April 6th COVID-19 Update
Take the Florida Department of Health Community Action Survey This brief survey will provide the Florida Department of Health and key decision makers the data they need to control the spread of COVID-19. Please take the survey here. The Paycheck Protection Program is Now Available The federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is now available…
Greater Pensacola Chamber Encourages Community Prayer and Support for Nursing Home Workers and Residents
The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce is excited to be hosting a final effort to show in person support for our community. Although we had hoped to have more time to plan for this event, given yesterday’s Stay-at-Home Order issued by Governor DeSantis that is scheduled to go into effect on Thursday at midnight, tonight…
April 2 COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Resources from the U.S. Chamber The U.S. Chamber’s Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist serves as a comprehensive step-by-step tool to help small businesses, independent contractors, gig economy workers and other qualifying individuals prepare to file for a coronavirus relief loan under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The…
April 1st COVID-19 Update
SBDC Grant Program Funded by Gulf Power Available to Small Businesses The Small Business Development Center at UWF has launched the Northwest Florida Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program to assist businesses across our communities impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The grant program was made possible by an initial contribution of $250,000 from Gulf…
Virtual Baby Shower for Military Moms
The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce Department of Military Affairs and Department of External Affairs are excited to be hosting a Virtual Baby Shower/“Shower in a Box” for our military moms in the Escambia and Santa Rosa County area in partnership with the leaders of NAS Pensacola Spouses Network. Due to the current events of…