We hope you are well and healthy during this challenging time. We are continuing to use our monthly newsletter to provide you with the updates from ORCA, Monroe, and Miami-Dade county as well as information from SBA an SBDC regarding small business loans, paycheck information, etc. 3 important highlights of this issue:
- ORCA REMINDER: ORCA Business fees are due June 1st
- Complete the Ocean Reef Chamber Member survey
- Updates to help with EIDL & PPP loans
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Ocean Reef Member Feedback We want to hear from you!
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We want to hear from you, please complete our brief survey to let us know how this pandemic is affecting your business!
If you have any additional feedback or event suggestions that we can incorporate for the 2021 season, please email them to
Director@OceanReefChamber.org
Thank you!
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Important ORCA notice:
Please share with your team!
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ICYMI: Updates to help with EIDL & PPP Loans
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SBDC at FIU and Islamorada Chamber of Commerce hosted a very well attended webinar this past Tuesday on PPP Loan Forgiveness taking a live audience through the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application, first at a high level then step by step. It runs about an hour and 30 minutes including a few examples some moderated questions by me, and live questions addressed at the end.
Here is the link:
Updates to help with EIDL & PPP Loans
- Please note that if your EIDL loan application number starts with a "3" you are in the queue for getting processed by SBA but if it starts with a "2" the applicant needs to reapply because early on the online application on the SBA website did not yet contain the certification section. That's covered in the below YouTube video.
- Also, for anyone that has an Limited Liability Partnership there was new interim guidance that came out that enables funds to go to partners and not just employees. Members can contact Margie Smith at Margie.Smith@floridasbdc.org for the guidance if that is your situation.
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NEWS RELEASE
May 17, 2020
Kristen Livengood, Public Information Officer
Monroe County lodging establishments, like hotels, campgrounds, vacation rentals, and other transient-licensed establishments will be required to implement sanitation procedures and follow the American Hotel and Lodging Association COVID-19 guidelines for enhanced cleaning practices (
www.ahla.com
). The timeline for removing the 50 percent capacity restriction for lodging will be determined at a later date.
Per Governor Executive Order 20-123, the County Administrator will submit a written request and safety plan to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary to seek approval for the operation of vacation rentals.
Airport screenings and bus restrictions will also be lifted on June 1.
This is subject to revision based on data regarding the prevalence of the virus within Monroe County, increased testing and contact tracing protocols, and the efforts in the adjacent counties to continue to control transmission of the virus. All other requirements are not lifted. Should the Florida Keys experience an increase in cases and under the advisement of the Florida Department of Health, restrictions may be heightened and/or amenities may again be closed.
Monroe County residents are urged to continue to follow directives set by the State, County, and municipalities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, including wearing masks in public settings, limiting group sizes to 10 or less, and physically distancing from others by six feet. More information on COVID-19 efforts in Monroe County can be found at
www.monroecountyem.com/covid19
. Tourism-related information can be found at
www.fla-keys.com
.
The Florida Keys have been closed to visitors since March 22 to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
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Attached AHLA.com guidelines
Kristen Livengood
Public Information Officer, Monroe County
Phone/Text: 305-680-8226
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KEYS TOURISM ADVISORY
News from the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, based on information from Monroe County Emergency Management and the Florida Department of Health
NEWS RELEASE
County Directive to Reopen Keys June 1 Formally Issued; Lodging Encouraged to Limit Occupancy to 50 Percent Through June 15
Late Tuesday, Monroe County issued emergency directive 20-09 that reopens the Florida Keys to visitors beginning Monday, June 1.
The directive also includes orders for the two traffic checkpoints on roads connecting mainland South Florida and the Keys to be discontinued. In addition, it directs a relaxing of airports’ health screenings except for Florida-mandated checks of passengers on nonstop flights from designated “hotspot” states.
The directive further elaborates that "lodging establishments are encouraged to limit occupancy to 50 percent capacity through June 15, 2020."
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Looking for a Cleaning Contractor to help after COVID 19?
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Disaster Relief Team is offering a decontamination of public facilities that are either going to be open to the public and need a daily treatment or a once over prior to reopening services that can be performed during the day or over night.
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6/3 Drive- Thru Food Distribution in Homestead
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Space For Rent in the Plaza Building
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Coralpalooza
Digital 2020
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Marine Science Summer Camp
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Looking for a job? These Chamber
members are hiring:
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ORCA Administration
ORCA Administration covers the following functional areas:
- Accounting/Finance: The Accounting/Finance Department processes accounts receivable and accounts payable, prepares account reconciliations and financial statements, calculates and records capital credits, and processes payroll.
- Communications: The Communications Department provides timely and appropriate information to ORCA stakeholders by communicating ORCA's values, regulations, activities, and accomplishments through a variety of channels, including TORN, ORCA's website and links, social media pages, ORC Member Handbook, ORCA Phone Directory, and The Ocean Reef Press.
- Membership: The Membership Department reviews and evaluates all potential property owners at Ocean Reef for acceptance into the Association. The Department educates and integrates new members into the community.
- Human Resources: The Human Resources Department is responsible for recruitment, on boarding, compensation, employee benefits (including insurance and 401(K)), training and development, workers compensation, and separation of employment.
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Ocean Reef Public Safety Department (ORPSD)
ORPSD is a staff of well qualified individuals organized under the guidance of the ORCA President and Vice President/Director of Public Safety to provide public safety services (EMS, Security, and Access Control) to the Ocean Reef community. The focal point of ORPSD is a communications center located in the Public Safety building on Anchor Drive. This center is the receiving station for 911 Emergency calls as well as HELP or assistance calls from members and guests of Ocean Reef. Upon receipt of an emergency or HELP call, qualified personnel and equipment are dispatched in response to the call.
Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department (ORVFD)
The ORVFD is a non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) Corporation created to provide Fire and EMS services to Monroe County District 7. This Fire District includes all of Ocean Reef, the Angler's Club and the northern portion of CR 905 and Card Sound Road.
ORVFD owns its building and most of the equipment utilized by the ORPSD. ORVFD does not have paid employees, however a well-trained core of volunteers is available to work with the ORPSD to preserve life and property.
Public Works Department
The Public Works Department enhances and maintains the community common property to the highest level for the benefit of the entire Ocean Reef Community. The Department is responsible for the maintenance of roads, bridges, landscape lighting, street lighting, land and waterway signage, and canal cleaning to assure the aesthetic appearance and character of the community.
North Key Largo Utility Corporation (NKLUC)
NKLUC was organized in 1995 to provide wastewater treatment and irrigation water production for ORC and the Ocean Reef Community. This organization has a Board of Directors and conducts business as a separate organization. ORCA manages its operations and assigns staff to provide necessary services as required.
ORCAT and The Grayvik Animal Care Center
ORCAT was first organized by community volunteers and leaders in 1985 to assist with managing Feral Cat populations in Ocean Reef. This charitable organization, with assistance from ORCA starting in 1994, has a separate Board of Directors that assists with fundraising. ORCA manages its operations and assigns staff to provide necessary services as required. ORCAT, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
In 2006, the Grayvik Animal Care Center (GACC) was established as a facility to provide private veterinary and grooming services to residents and guests of Ocean Reef. The GACC also houses the ORCAT program and over 100 ORCATs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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The Dress Code is looking for a Boutique Sales associate for their stores in Islamorada and Ocean Reef. Part-time, flexible hours, great discounts.
Email, stop in or call for more info!
Thank you,
Suzanne Gleason
The Dress Code, LLC
31 Ocean Reef Drive, Suite A-100
Key Largo, Florida 33037
305-916-5949
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Let us help you promote your next event, post your job openings, or share your member member deals. The Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce is happy to:
Complimentary (on our website):
-Post job openings
-Share member to member specials
-Post current coupons being offered
Minimal fee:
-Send e-blast to our contact list on your behalf
-Feature your story on our newsletter
-Post flyers on our social networks
Contact us at 305-340-8905 to find out more!
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