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Business Readiness

Economic Recovery Task Force

Mayor Demings' Seal

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”

Orange County’s Business Compliance “Strike Teams” were created in July 2020 with the goal of helping local businesses achieve CDC compliance through the implementation of proper workplace guidelines and procedures to protect patrons and employees against the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The teams visited nearly 7,000 business owners and provided free face masks, hand sanitizer and signage during the course of 214 days. The teams experienced an overwhelming amount of support from business owners, achieving an overall compliance rate of 99 percent.

General Workplace Guidelines

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

Construction and Home Services (Non-medical)

Dental Businesses

Event Planner and Vendor Guidance

Faith-Based Businesses and Houses of Worship

Fitness and Sport Centers

Home Services - Medical Businesses

Manufacturing Businesses

Office-Based (Commercial Office-Based) Services

Professional Training and Education Businesses

Realty and Property Management Businesses

Restaurants and Food Businesses

Retail Businesses

Spas and Cosmetology Businesses

Water Parks, Family Entertainment Centers, and Other Attraction Venues

Local Municipality Information

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.

Contact Us

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

General Questions

EconomicRecovery@ocfl.net

Media Inquiries

PIO@ocfl.net

All e-mail sent to this address becomes part of Orange County public record. Comments received by our e-mail subsystem can be read by anyone who requests that privilege. In compliance with "Government in the Sunshine" laws, Orange County Government must make available, at request, any and all information not deemed a threat to the security of law enforcement agencies and personnel.