Business Readiness

Information

The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force has curated resources on this page in an effort to provide a portal of resources to help small businesses reopen or sustain operations in a safe environment. Business owners will be able to find relevant information from the State of Florida, Orange County Government, local municipalities and industry-specific resources for their business.

Business Compliance or “Strike Teams”

General Workplace Guidelines

• Orlando Health - Business Ready Resources  
• CDC - COVID-19 Mitigation Guidance for Businesses
• Public Health Foundation - TRAIN Series of Online Courses for Coronavirus Disease 2019 Training
• U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA Resources for COVID-19
• Orange County Tips for Reopening: English | Spanish | Haitian Creole

Industry-Specific Guidelines

A variety of industry trade association and professional networks have created industry-specific guidance to keep business owners, employees, and customers safe. If you would like to recommend a resources, or are seeking a specific industry resources be listed, please email economicrecovery@ocfl.net.

Child Care Service Businesses

• Early Learning Coalition of Orange County - COVID19 Resources
• Early Learning Coalition of Orange County - Child Care Centers (PDF)

Construction and Home Services (Non-medical)

• Associated General Contractors of America - Coronavirus Resources
• Bright Future Electric’s Service Department Coronavirus Guidelines (PDF)
• National Association of Home Builders - Jobsite Safety
• United Contractor - Resources and Checklists for Worksites

Dental Businesses

• American Dental Association - Return-to-Work Tool Kit

Event Planner and Vendor Guidance

• CDC - Funeral and Burial Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives
• CDC - Funeral Guidance for Individuals and Families
• CDC - Guidance for Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events
• Events Industry Council - Event Protocol Resources
• Events Industry Council - Global Member and Industry Partner Resources
• Florida Festivals and Events Association - COVID-19 Resources
• National Funeral Directors Association - Essential Guidance for COVID-19
• Professional Convention Management Association - Coronavirus Resources and Insights

Faith-Based Businesses and Houses of Worship

• Guidebook For Church Facilities Re-opening - National Latino Evangelical Coalition
• COVID-19 FAQs for Faith and Humanistic Community Leaders: English | Spanish | Haitian Creole

Fitness and Sport Centers

• International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association - Resources for Health Clubs
• National Strength and Conditioning Association - Return to Training Resources

Home Services - Medical Businesses

• National Association for Home Care and Hospice - Coronavirus Resources
• Relias Training -  Resources for Caretakers
• Certified Nursing Assistants - How to Wash Your Hands

Manufacturing Businesses

• State of California - COVID-19 Manufacturing Guidance (PDF)
• CDC - Manufacturing Workers and Employers Guidance
• U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA Guidance for the Manufacturing Industry (PDF)
• National Association of Manufacturers - COVID-19 Immediate Best Practices (PDF)

Office-Based (Commercial Office-Based) Services

• American Psychiatric Association - Practice Guidance for COVID-19
• The Florida Bar Association - COVID-19 Resources
• Trust Risk Management Services - COVID-19 Guidance for Practitioners
• Wisconsin Economic Development Council - Preparing the Workplace for Commercial Office Spaces (PDF)

Professional Training and Education Businesses

• American Red Cross - COVID-19 Guidance
• United Safety Council’s Standards and Benchmarks for Reopening (PDF)

Realty and Property Management Businesses

• Florida Association of Realtors - Reopening During Coronavirus
• The National Association of Realtors - Coronavirus Guide for REALTORS®

Restaurants and Food Businesses

• COVID-19 Reopening Guidance: A Guide for Restauranteurs In Unincorporated Orange County (PDF)
• National Restaurant Association’s Guidance Document

Retail Businesses

• Retail Industry Leaders Association - Opening Guidance Document  
• Retail Industry Leaders Association - COVID-19 Resource Library

Spas and Cosmetology Businesses

• Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation - Information for Barbershops, Cosmetology Salons and Cosmetology Specialty Salons (PDF)
• Barbicide - Back-to-Work Plan
• International Spa Association - Coronavirus Resources
• Mosaic Hair Studio’s Salon Guidance Presentation (PDF)
• Mosaic Hair Studio’s Salon Guidance Video
• Cut and Color Room’s Guidance Document (PDF)

Water Parks, Family Entertainment Centers, and Other Attraction Venues

• Association of Zoos and Aquariums - COVID-19 Resources for Zoos
• Bowling Proprietors' Association of America - Coronavirus Resources
• IAAPA - Considerations for the Attractions Industry
• IAAPA - Member Resources

Local Municipality Information

• City of Apopka
• City of Belle Isle
• Town of Eatonville
• City of Edgewood
• City of Maitland
• Town of Oakland
• City of Ocoee  
• City of Orlando
• City of Winter Garden  
• City of Winter Park
• Town of Windermere

Local Chambers of Commerce and Main Street Districts

The following Chambers and Districts have specific information for their members including protective equipment referrals, best practices and guidance for safe operations, and access to programs distributing needed supplies.

• African American Chamber of Commerce Central Florida
• Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce
• East Orlando Chamber of Commerce
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Orlando Main Streets
• The Pride Chamber
• West Orange Chamber of Commerce
• Winter Park Chamber of Commerce

Contact Us

Orange County Office of Economic Development
201 S. Rosalind Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801

EconomicRecovery@ocfl.net

PIO@ocfl.net

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