BizReach
801 West Bay Drive, Suite 602 Largo, FL 33770
Tel: 727-584-2321 Fax: 727-586-3112

As the COVID-19 situation grinds on, your Chamber will continue to keep you in the loop on resources available. Below are Member Business updates and offerings. To be included in next Friday's BizReach, send your information by Wednesday at noon to events@CentralChamber.biz . You're Chamber is here with you. We're all in this together!

Updated for April, 24 2020
Our office will be relocating to 9455 Koger Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 effective May 4th, 2020.
We are still open for business as we are considered an essential business during these challenging times. As most of our employees are working remotely, we are still open and available via phone call/text (727)530-0684 or email 4jackshelp@jackriceinsuranc.com .  Please check out our website JackRiceInsurance.com or Facebook page for any of your insurance needs. Thank you and Please Stay Safe.
Our doors may be closed but we’re still sharing the FUN! Pinot’s Palette Take Home Painting kits are available for Home Delivery now. Order online & we deliver to your door. Many paintings to choose from in our Shop for kids, adults or Date Nights.
We also have Virtual Online classes that are available in two different ways. Order a full kit online; Canvas, paint, brushes, apron & everything you need to create a masterpiece as you follow a live online class from the comfort of your own home. Already have supplies? Get the deal on the class without the kit. Check our shop & calendar for Fun Times!  https://www.pinotspalette.com/largo
Thank you for supporting small business! 
Stay Healthy, Stay Creative
National Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is May 4-8. I would like to extend an invitation to the community and businesses to join us in expressing appreciation for our teachers and staff. Please send a message of appreciation for teachers to  petersh@pcsb.org . I will also be hosting a remote game show for staff with prizes and treats each day. If your business would like to contribute any type of donation for this we would be very thankful. Obviously we would credit you with an acknowledgment, and as you know, teachers are loyal, love freebies, and never forget the businesses that help out! Thank you all in advance for your messages and support.
As an essential business, we are fully open for business, but are requesting clients to call or email us for quotes and service to limit in person transactions for the safety and health of our clients and employees.
During the last two weeks we had several Business listings and closing via Zoom and Doc Sign 
Our office hours are 9 to 3, Monday through Friday. You can reach us at any time. Please go to: https://www.tworld.com/tampa/agents/rainerharteneck/#
LegalShield is here to help! Our law firms remain open and ready to support you with answers to your legal questions while we navigate this uncertain    
time. Wherever you have access to your phone, you have access to your law firm.

Member Offering:   LegalShield has created a unique COVID-19 Legal Resource Center to provide businesses and families the guidance they need to protect their rights.
For FREE access to the Coronavirus Legal Resource Center contact Wendy Swertfeger 727-422-2036. For information wendys.ladiesofjustice.com
WE ARE OPEN & HERE FOR YOU.

Please find all of our COVID-19 updates here: https://www.naturesfoodpatch.com/covid19/
Open for To-Go Wednesday, Thursday &
Friday
3 pm until 7 pm

We appreciate customers paying with cash.
First Citizens Bank is open Monday – Friday:
Drive thru 9:00 – 5pm. 
The lobby by appointment only.
 
Contact Information:
 
Gamal B Megherfi
Financial Sales Manager
First Citizens Bank
101 N. Indian Rocks Road
Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770

727-608-2720 Branch
727-812-0774 Office
984-867-3559 Fax
NMLS# 741263
Signature Voices is still working for our clients & happy to provide 
free consultation services. We look forward to assisting you with 
crafting just the right 30 second Covid-19 phone message that assures 
your clients/customers/patients that you are there for them during this 
time of crisis. Special rates: $20 for a 30 second voice over only & 
$30 for a 30 second voice over with music. Call/text: Glen Schultz at 
727-430-2106 or e-mail: glens@signaturevoices.com
As an essential business, we are fully open for business, but are requesting clients to call or email us for quotes and service to limit in person transactions for the safety and health of our clients and employees.
Our office hours are 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday. We offer free quotes and insurance comparisons!
We here at Quick Response Fire Protection would like to get the word out that we are an essential service and will continue to be available during these uncertain times. 
 
We understand that fire protection services must continue to take place to ensure employees, residents and properties are protected. We are following the CDC guidelines and safe practices while we continue to perform our duties; including surveys, consultations, inspections, service and emergency service. 
Minuteman Press, Largo has developed a website called  https://bouncebackusa.minuteman.com/locations/fl/largo/  it is a website where companies can advertise for free and promote their specials. Feel free to share as it will only work if we tell people and share.  You need to sign up too! We have to do what we can to support local business to succeed. Feel free to call me on my cell if you have any questions 248-787-7986.
We are taking care of current residents and doing very limited new move-ins. We do, however, have a few partially furnished apartments that we can offer to Chamber members who need to move quickly. Only independent living. We can offer $500 off the rent in May, June and July if they start a lease by April 24. They can move in to the partially furnished for now and when this is over, they can move in their own furniture to the permanent apartment.
Check our Facebook for weekly updates about webinars and events:  www.facebook.com/NSUTampa/
We remain open for Hotel stays and our hotel restaurant, Jimmy Guana's is offering lunch & dinner to go as well as a variety of groceries.
Branding. Advertising. Creative Design.

Take advantage of our  creative, branding, web and graphic design services at 30% OFF  through May 15, 2020 .  This offer is valid only for Chamber Members. 

Connect with Us Today at  https://www.baxterchristenson.com
Our office is open. We are offering a 30 minute video consultation to answer your estate planning questions, and what you need to know to protect you, your family and your business.

Our office is located at: 79 Overbrook Blvd, Largo, FL 33770. You may call the office at 727.584.2128 or email Mary Taylor at mtaylor@mcmausestateplanning.com
We have a First Responders Rate of $79 per night, plus tax and a Work From Home Day Rate of $39 plus tax; you have the room from 6am-6pm daily
Career Source Pinellas is hosting its Spring Career Fair virtually for one week, beginning Monday, April 27th through Monday, May 4th. Attendees should visit our website at  https://careersourcepinellas.com/career-fair/​  to view a list of featured employers and job opportunities, along with instructions for participation.

If you are a local professional looking for your next great career opportunity and to network with like-minded individuals, join us for our Professional Networking Group (PNG). We have moved to virtual meetings on Wednesdays throughout the month of May. Visit  https://bit.ly/34Mg5R6  to register for the next meeting on April 29th at 1pm, where we will discuss "Communicating Effectively in a Virtual Environment" with Sharda Crouther, Owner of Simply Confident Customer Service Consulting, LLC.

CareerSource Pinellas has partnered with St. Petersburg College to offer our virtual "How To" Series of Employability Skills workshops on Wednesday mornings at 10am/11am. These workshops will cover a variety of topics such as resume building, interviewing skills, virtual conferencing and more. This week's Resume workshop will begin at 11am on Wednesday, April 29th. Visit  https://bit.ly/2XRzbDF to register and reserve your space today!

Career networking is difficult regardless of industry or job title. For a place to learn something new, engage in peer to peer discussion and network with other job seekers about viable opportunities, CareerSource Pinellas offers our general Career Networking Group. This group meets weekly on Thursdays at 10am in a virtual format. Visit  https://bit.ly/2VpxZpm  to register for the next meeting on April 30th, as we join Sharda Crouther, Owner of Simply Confident Customer Service Consulting, LLC, to discuss "How to communicate with irate people during COVID-19".

Are you an employer with hiring needs? Are you interested in wage reimbursement for training prospective new hires between the ages of 18-24? We have funding for paid internships and work experience for eligible candidates! Please contact Business Services Account Executive, Mark Cason at mcason@careersourcepinellas.com for informationo and assistance.

For additional information regarding current and upcoming virtual events at CareerSource Pinellas, please visit
https://careersourcepinellas.com/virtual/ . If you are interested in participating as a guest speaker at one of our networking groups or if you are an employer with hiring needs and are interested in no cost services and support, please contact Business Services Account Executives, Rebecca Kyker at rkyker@careersourcepinellas.com or Mark Cason at mcason@careersourcepinellas.com for assistance. We look forward to speaking with you!​
We are still open for Carryout and Drive-thru between 11am-9pm every day. We are currently offering free direct delivery Monday thru Friday between 11am and 8 pm. We also deliver through Uber Eats and Door Dash for the entirety of operating hours. In light of all the hard work that first responders and all medical professionals are doing to keep our community safe and healthy, we are offering 25% off to those workers with an ID. In appreciation of the continued support of our local Chamber members, we are offering 15% off any order. 
Virtual Training!
Free workouts 3 times a week to your inbox, no equipment needed, just send us your email. We also have live virtual classes for a members group at $29.99 a month, 3 classes a week. Contact Dan Shipman at  dshipman@fulltorquefitness.com
Elder Law, Estate Planning & Medicaid Planning for Assisted Living and Nursing Home

Office is open 9am – 4pm. We are providing virtual law as well. For details on how we are making this work please contact Adriane Allegri: 727-433-4889,  Adriane@virtuallawoffice.com . 

Customized Estate Plan for only $375. Link below. 

Offering virtual resources, webinars, trainings in nonprofit board development, a simplified strategic planning process, etc.
Member offerings; 20% off on any book or toolkit ( www.amazon.com/author/mldonnellan ) ordered directly from mldonnellanauthor@gmail.com . Newest book: "10 Key Strategies for Responding to Disasters."  
Marilyn L. Donnellan, MS
(352)223-1488
Insurance Agency open M-F 9a to 5p. Complimentary insurance quotes; Home, Auto, Business, Workers Compensation, Flood insurance.
Available Monday thru Friday until 8pm EST . Can meet virtually via web or live . We have a live alternative that allows us to see you face to face but without any physical contact. Call to schedule 727-344-9785 or  email angelo.gurrieri@hife-usa.org 

Offering 30minutes Question and Answer Session on Financial Concerns for any Chamber members and immediate family (includes 401k, 403b, Retirement, IRAs, College Savings, Emergency Funds).
10% off ANY Promotional products or Corporate Apparel purchases shipped before 12/31/2020 (minimums apply). see attached link an idea flip catalog for specialty items available pertaining to the pandemic. Please refer to this ad.
Bill Szydlowski
Building a Resilient Business
FREE Master Class for Business Owners on ZOOM
Now more important than ever, learn how to build a recession proof business. “The 6 Steps to Building a Profitable Business that Works Without the Owner”…a proven and progressive, step-by-step approach that identifies strategies for established businesses to leverage to the next level of growth and create consistent cash flow. The calls are: Wednesday, April 22nd 9 to 10:30am. Tuesday, April 28th 11:30 to 1pm. And Monday, May 4th 3:30 to 5pm. Register here:
https://actioncoachtampabay.com/business/centralpinellaschamber/
We are still here and open to assist as needs arise. In an effort to give back and assist clients many carriers are suspending cancellations and waiving late fees for clients who may have fallen on hard times due to Covid19. If you are in need of assistance please call your agent or carrier directly to determine what assistance is available to you. Several auto carriers are doing discounts or refunds on insurance premiums as vehicles are not seeing the same usage as in the past. Safeco, Mercury and Gieco announced discounts or refunds of 15%, Nationwide announced $50 refunds to its policyholders. We may look for other carriers to follow suit. Homeowner Insurance carriers are waving or putting off home inspections on residences in some cases. Please don’t let your insurance coverage lapse when there is an offer of help. If you have found yourself without coverage please give us a call. A loss without coverage would be an unneeded added hardship to an already difficult time. Brightway Insurance is here to help, we are in this together.
“What’s Open in Tampa Bay” by Cox Media Group radio stations highlights businesses for FREE that are open; you can be amongst the nearly 600 businesses who’ve submitted that they are open, & ready for biz  here . Have questions about how you can get even more exposure for your business? You can contact me at heather.fletcher@cmg.com  or on my cell at 504-931-9470.
GilDewey’s would like to offer Free Graphic Design services for any small business project printed and delivered through the end of May 2020.
Businesses can consider a mailing to their current clients, a flyer for take out and curbside offerings or anything project that will help them stimulate business. Contact Joan Patterson at joan.patterson@gildeweys.com, 727-642-6684.
Grade Power Learning is offering online tutoring through Zoom. 2 to 1 Student to teacher ratio. Grades 1 through college. One on One tutoring offered to High School and College students for a minimal increased fee. 15% Discounts to chamber members.
Services Offered:
Locksmith, Doors, Cameras, Electronic Access, Gates, Safes

Promotion :
50% Off Standard Service Trip Fee For Chamber members; or
FREE Keys (upto 5) with any ReKey

Call/Text David Lenhart 727-709-0024
At Evermore Cafe, take - out is what we do best. Our entire menu is available, walk in or phone order 727-223-4324.
We have extended our business hours to serve you better. Now open  Mon. thru Sat. 7 a.m.  to 5 p.m. Look to Facebook for updates.
Get free consultation and advice on remote work set ups and any issues you might be having. Have an expert walk you through set up and ongoing execution. Get a checklist on things to consider to support remote employees. Also free recorded webinar for your employees on cybersecurity best practices or join live sessions held weekly. Contact us to learn more at  bmccarty@teamlogicit.com  or by phone at 727-275-2752
Partnered with the Central Pinnelas Chamber of Commerce for a Webinar Series in April,  Thriving During Abrupt & Imposed Change. Invitation open to all – only requires RSVP to receive the password to these webinars scheduled for each Monday and Friday in April and concluding on May 1 st . All topics are grounded in establishing and reinforcing the right mindset for working in and achieving results during this interim period of abrupt and imposed change. 
Our focus topics address the “how to . . .” of relevant issues and challenges:  proactive vs. reactive; managing  our business, working and selling remote; dealing with customer and client special requests; and steps to position our respective businesses for the impending ramp-up. 
Hope everyone stays safe! I am writing to you from Summit Executive Center, just wanted to let you know, that we will remain open through out this whole difficult time, for business and Conference room rental if anyone needs any space for meeting. 

Please, feel free to contact us if you have any questions. 727.538.4100