Your Visitors Bureau considers the health and well-being of our Hernando County partner businesses, their staffs and families paramount. Our thoughts are with you in these uncertain times. To help, we will communicate the latest Florida tourism-related news as it comes to us and continually update this page of resources available to you.
As we view this to be a collaboration, please advise news of your business operations that may be helpful for us to share as well. Thank you.
Hernando CARES 2020 Small Business Recovery Grant Media Release
(Find instructions and application links in both documents.)
At the June 23, 2020 regular Hernando County Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Hernando County CARES Small Business Recovery Grant.
To stimulate the local economy, the Hernando CARES Program will provide recovery grants up to $5,000 to eligible small businesses adversely impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The intent of the grant is to offset the temporary loss of revenue and assist these businesses in their efforts to recover in the aftermath of this historic global pandemic.
NEW: Join the private Facebook group Partnership for Florida’s Adventure Coast Tourism. Gain industry insight and access resources helpful for your Hernando County business. Share your news and questions.
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From the U.S. Travel Association. The link below provides a comprehensive look on the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Package passed by Congress on Dec. 22, 2020.
Governor DeSantis Activates Emergency Business Damage Assessment Survey for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Completion is key for possible future reimbursements.
September 25 – Executive Order re: Phase 3: Right to Work; Business Certainty; Suspension of Fines
June 3 – Executive Order re: Phase 2: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery
May 15 – Executive Order re: Full Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery
April 29 – Executive Order re: Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery
April 10 – Executive Order extends Executive Order 20-87 re: Vacation Rental Closures
April 1 – Executive Order regarding Essential Services and Activities during COVID-19 Emergency
March 27 – Executive Order regarding vacation rental closures
March 24 – Executive Order regarding isolation of individuals traveling to Florida
March 23 – Executive Order regarding airport screening and isolation
March 20 – Executive Order regarding alcohol sales, restaurants and gyms
March 17 – Executive Order regarding bars, beaches and restaurants
COVID-19 Business Disaster Recovery Assistance
Local contact: Bill Burnham, SBDC Florida 352.796.0697, wjburnham@usf.edu