Updates & Resources for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Business Update for those Facing the Impact of COVID-19 Friday, May 8, 2020

The City of Miami Beach is committed to working with our community businesses and stakeholders to keep everyone informed as this pandemic continues to unfold. Please find below the latest information on mandates/guidelines as well as businesses resources. For a full listing of resources and information, visit www.MBbiz.com.

Happening Today Coming out of the Dark: Shedding Some Light on Reopening Safely Mayor Gelber will be joined by members of this business working group to discuss the first phase of reopening and important safety measures the city is adopting. Friday, May 15 3 PM Viewers may participate/provide comments at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83083334971. Or call in via phone using 929.205.6099 or 877.853.5257 (Toll Free) | Webinar ID is 830 8333 4971. The Save Small Business Fund This fund is an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Funded by corporate and philanthropic partners, the Save Small Business Fund is a collective effort to provide $5,000 grants to as many small employers as it can. Criteria includes: Employs between 3 and 20 people; Be located in an economically vulnerable community Have been harmed financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more information and applications. SBA A shortage of money and crush of applications has led the Small Business Administration to close its portal to most businesses and limit the size of loans. The SBA has now imposed a $150,000 limit. To read more about the changes click here. To request assistance as impacted business or employee, please email ResourceCenter@miamibeachfl.gov with your contact information and needs. All inquiries will be responded to via phone or email by a Resource Agent.