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Largo Economic Development will remain operational to assist customers via phone and email. Please contact us at [email protected] for assistance or contact us at 727-586-7360. In addition to checking this page often for resource updates, please follow our Facebook and Linkedin pages to be updated as additional resources become available.
How can we help?
The City of Largo is committed to offering a safe environment for our residents, businesses, visitors and City staff. Please review the renewed services for Largo's Building Services, Planning, Community Standards and Engineering Services. For questions, please contact the Planner-on-call at [email protected] or by calling 727-587-6749 Ext. 7301.
Review Largo's other restored and renewed services.
Review Largo's other restored and renewed services.
Local Business Grants
Pinellas County is no longer accepting applications for the Pinellas Cares Business Grant program, as of November 13, 2020.
For updated Business Resources offered through Pinellas County, please visit the County's informational page.
Workforce
Through the National Dislocated Worker Grant, CareerSource Pinellas is connecting job seekers with local non-profits for temporary, paid employment (Pinellas Gives Back) and/or paid, short-term training options (Pinellas Training to Work) at no cost. To learn more about how your non-profit can hire temporary, paid volunteers, contact CareerSource Pinellas.
Pinellas County is no longer accepting applications for the Pinellas Cares Business Grant program, as of November 13, 2020.
For updated Business Resources offered through Pinellas County, please visit the County's informational page.
Workforce
Through the National Dislocated Worker Grant, CareerSource Pinellas is connecting job seekers with local non-profits for temporary, paid employment (Pinellas Gives Back) and/or paid, short-term training options (Pinellas Training to Work) at no cost. To learn more about how your non-profit can hire temporary, paid volunteers, contact CareerSource Pinellas.
Looking for resources on reopening your business or workplace? Read the information below to learn more how you can reduce the risk of exposure to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Resources
Are you looking for easy printables of signs you can post at your business to encourage handwashing, masks, and social distancing? Download some from Largo's Business Sign Toolkit. Have your favorite local printer print some eye-catching signs for your workplace.
Informational Videos
How to Wear a Fabric Mask Safely Video
How to Handwash? With Soap and Water Video
Resources
- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, has provided interim guidance for businesses and employers, including planning and consideration if there are more widespread outbreaks of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
- The US Department of Labor has dedicated webpage for workers and employers about the evolving COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The information includes links to interim guidance and other resources for preventing explores to and infection from COVID-19. The page also offers the latest OSHA resources related to COVID-19, including how to work respirators correctly at work and Guidance for restaurant and beverage vendors offering curbside pickup. Resources are also available in Spanish (los recursos están disponibles en español.
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has created a Coronavirus Response Toolkit with recommendations for businesses and workers across the country. The toolkit includes sharable graphics based on the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) latest guidance for businesses and employees.
- The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has compiled some videos on Small Business Planning for Reopening & Future Successes, and other topics. Visit the Florida SBDC page.
Are you looking for easy printables of signs you can post at your business to encourage handwashing, masks, and social distancing? Download some from Largo's Business Sign Toolkit. Have your favorite local printer print some eye-catching signs for your workplace.
Informational Videos
How to Wear a Fabric Mask Safely Video
How to Handwash? With Soap and Water Video
During the COVID-19 epidemic, many businesses throughout Largo have used additional temporary signage to let their customers know that they are open for business. During this period, the Community Standards Division has not proactively addressed this signage in consideration of the needs of the business community. As the City begins to return to normal, Community Standards will work with businesses to educate them on the sign standards and ask that non-compliant signs be removed. However, there are options for a business to continue to use some temporary signs. Two ways to have extra signs after June 15th are the use of small temporary signs and permitted promotional signs. Businesses should be aware that signs that are placed in the public right of way or in medians are not allowed at any time and will be removed. For more information on obtaining a promotional sign permit, please visit the Ask a Planner page or call 727-587-6700 Ext. 7301, or email, [email protected].
Update: The SBA's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ended on Monday, May 31st, 2021. Existing borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan process for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers has re-opened. The applications for both can be found at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) webpage, while the application still has to be submitted through a participating lender.
Eligibility for a PPP loan includes all of the following organizations:
South Florida District Office
(Tampa Alternate Work Site)
SBA District Office
501 East Kennedy Blvd.
Suite 1210
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 228-2100 Ext. 24
Visit Website
Or, visit the SBA website to locate your nearest SBA Office.
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan process for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers has re-opened. The applications for both can be found at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) webpage, while the application still has to be submitted through a participating lender.
Eligibility for a PPP loan includes all of the following organizations:
- Small businesses
- Tribal businesses
- Self-employed individuals
- Independent contractors
- Sole proprietorships
- 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- 501 (c)(6) organizations (with certain lobbying restrictions applying)
South Florida District Office
(Tampa Alternate Work Site)
SBA District Office
501 East Kennedy Blvd.
Suite 1210
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 228-2100 Ext. 24
Visit Website
Or, visit the SBA website to locate your nearest SBA Office.
- The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation has provided a Frequently Asked Questions document to assist restaurants, hotels, bars and nightclubs.
- Visit St. Pete/Clearwater has a hub of resources for local businesses.
- CareerSource Pinellas is committed to continue finding ways to assist with employment needs during this difficult time, including virtual services such as Virtual Career Fairs.
- For the latest reemployment assistance information, please visit the Largo Library information page.
- CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers
- Florida Department of Health Public Services page regarding COVID-19.
- Florida businesses can also visit http://floridadisaster.biz for more information.
- The Florida Chamber has created a resource page called Follow Facts; Not Fear
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Manufacturer Resources Supply Chain Disruption Planning from FloridaMakes.
- Checklist Link
- Additional information
- The Pinellas Arts Community Relief Fund has been established in response to the sudden and dramatic need for emergency relief among Pinellas County artists and arts organizations. The relief funds will be distributed through the Pinellas Community Foundation. The goal of the fund is to help ensure that the vibrant arts and cultural landscape of our community remains intact through this emergency. Please note, the funding application period for this program has closed, however, check back often for updates on the Pinellas Arts Community Relief Fund page.