Member Submitted COVID-19 News & Resources

Westshore Alliance members are a great resource to help navigate challenging issues for your business as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Following is information that may be helpful to you.

Does your company have information you would like to share? Submit it here or contact Director of Membership, Jamie Farrell.

Have questions about a particular resource, event or deal? Please contact the member company directly.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ASSISTANCE | ACCOUNTING SERVICES | ATTORNEY & LEGAL SERVICES |
FINANCIAL SERVICES | HEALTH & WELLNESS | HOTELS | IT SERVICES |  MARKETING | MOVING & STORAGE |  PAYROLL |  PROPERTY RESTORATION SERVICES | REAL ESTATE | VIRTUAL EVENTS & WEBINARS | DEALS |
FOOD & BEVERAGE | HOW YOU CAN HELP | NEWS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & ASSISTANCE

• AAA AUTO CLUB GROUP: COVID-19 Information and Resources
• CareerSource Tampa Bay:
  • How We Can Help
  • Tampa Bay COVID-19 Toolkit
  • State of the Workforce Employer Survey
• Hillsborough County COVID-19 Community Testing
• Schooley Mitchell: Mitigating expenses has never been more imperative than now
• ShowTech Solutions, Inc.: Quick links you need for COVID-19 & your business
• Six tips for Covid-19 Communications
• United Way Suncoast Coronavirus Assistance Center
• Visit Tampa Bay COVID-19 Resources Page
• 9 Security Tips for Using Zoom Web & Video Conferencing

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

• Frazier & Deeter:
  • COVID-19 Relief for Larger Businesses Announced by the Federal Reserve
  • Global Mobility and COVID-19
  • Paycheck Protection Program: Frequently Asked Questions
  • PPP Borrowers Have More Time
  • Recent Updates to Coronavirus Legislation
  • SBA Announces PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
  • The Market has Caught COVID-19, Time to Think Long-Term

ATTORNEY & LEGAL SERVICES

• Becker: Legal Insights on COVID 19
• Carlton Fields: COVID 19 Business and Legal Resource Center

FINANCIAL SERVICES

• CenterState Bank: Small Business Resources
• Cogent Bank offers Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Assistance
• Hancock Whitney: Coronavirus SBA Business Relief Programs
• Synovus Bank Coronavirus COVID-19 Response, CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program Information

HEALTH & WELLNESS

• AdventHealth:
  • Coronavirus Resource Hub
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Screening and Testing
  • Flu Season Is Here - Three Steps to Avoid the Flu
  • Safe Re-Opening For Businesses
• BayCare:
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center
  • Maintaining a Healthy Diet During Trying Times
  • How to Recover from COVID-19 at Home
• Florida Blue COVID-19 Resources and Information
• OneBlood: COVID-19 Antibody Testing
• Tampa General Hospital:
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
  • COVID-19 Testing Sites
  • COVID-19 Testing for Employers
  • TGH Prevention Response Outreach (TPRO)
  • Use of Cloth Face Coverings During Coronavirus (COVID-19

HOTELS

• Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay: Safety First, Wellbeing Always- guided by our purpose of care, we're committed to enhanced levels cleanliness to ensure safety and wellbeing

IT SERVICES

• Roebuck Technologies: Should you adopt the cloud during COVID-19?
• ShowTech Solutions: Returning to Work During a Pandemic

MARKETING

• Elevate:
  • Five inspiring stories of the entrepreneurial spirit during COVID-19
  • Five ways to work remotely while your kids are at home
• HCP:
  • HCP completes community sentiment study on COVID-19 in Hillsborough County
  • How to overcome communication challenges with COVID-19
  • Top 10 ways we are helping our clients with COVID-19
  • What’s the role of the private sector regarding the COVID-19 pandemic?

MOVING & STORAGE

• Suddath Workplace Solutions:
  • COVID-19 and Employee Relocation
  • How to Help Keep Employees Safe During COVID-19
  • How to Return Employees to the Office in 2020
  • Keep Your Business Running During COVID-19
  • Preparing Your Space to Become a Temporary Medical Facility
  • Social Distancing in the Workplace
  • Flexible Warehousing, Storage and Transportation Support

PAYROLL

• Spirit Human Resources: Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act

PROPERTY RESTORATION SERVICES

• ATI Restoration, LLC:
  • Go Back Safely Guide
  • Go Back Safely Disinfection Flyer
  • COVID Portfolio
•  BELFOR:
  • COVID-19 Essential Response Services
  • COVID-19 Cleaning Protocol

REAL ESTATE

• Avison Young Resource Center: COVID-19 Impacts on Real Estate
• Cushman & Wakefield:
  • COVID-19 Insights
  • Recovery Readiness: A How-To Guide for Reopening Your Workplace
  • Recovery Readiness Roadmap

VIRTUAL EVENTS & WEBINARS

• TGH COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall - To attend the live event log on to the TGH Facebook page or TGH YouTube page Jan 27 at 12PM
• CareerSource Tampa Bay: Tesla Virtual Hiring Event, Jan 27
• WBEC Florida:
  • Tuesday Mornings with Tampa WBEs
  • Business Structure - Which Should I Choose?, Jan 27
• Computer Coach Training Centers:
  • Career Success Magic: Insider Secrets, Jan 29
  • LinkedIn for Job Seekers, Feb 2
  • Careers in Cyber Security, Feb 5
  • How to Beat the Applicant Tracking System, Feb 9
  • Managing Stress in Your Job Search, Feb 26
  • Monday Coffee Talks: Career Success
  • Training & Grant Information Session - Upskilling for Career Success (Wednesdays)
  • The Job Seekers Lunch Hour (Thursdays)
• Florida Blue:
  • Strength, Balance & Stretch: Live Fitness Class (Tuesdays)
  • Yoga Live Fitness Class (Thursdays)
• Tampa Bay Business Journal:
  • The Future of Cities Virtual Event and Panel Discussion, Jan 28
  • 2021 Bizwomen Mentoring Monday, Feb 22
    REPLAYS:
• CareerSource Tampa Bay launches new podcast
• Cushman & Wakefield:
  • Legal Considerations for Companies post COVID-19
  • COVID-19: Implications for Real Estate Investors and Occupiers
  • Recovery Readiness Guidebook
• Franklin Street Virtual Panel Discussion: Navigating CRE Throughout COVID-19
• Frazier & Deeter:
  • Culture of Compliance: Global Mobility: What are the Compliance Risks?
  • Culture of Compliance: Data Analytics in 2020
  • Culture of Compliance: Communication and Culture
  • Cybersecurity Challenges: Data Protection in the M&A Process Podcast
  • CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
  • Data Security with a Remote Workforce Podcast
  • Examining the Impact of COVID-19 on Internal Audit Podcast
• Northwestern Mutual Audiocast - Coronavirus and Markets: Our Latest Views
• Sandler Training:
  • Tactics and Techniques for Breaking Through Your Sales Barriers
  • 21st Century Prospecting
• Visit Tampa Bay and Tampa General Hospital COVID-19: Separating Facts from Fear Webinar Recording

DEALS

• AC Hotel Tampa Airport - Special rate for COVID-19 responders. Use code: QWO when making reservation.
• Computer Coach Training Centers - FREE Cyber Security Classes. Use code: CCTC
• Computer Coach Training Centers - Free Training For Those Affected by COVID-19. Contact for more details.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront - Need office space away from work & home?
• Hampton Inn Tampa-International Airport/Westshore - Special offer for essential travelers. Call hotel at 813-287-0778 for reservations.
• Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Westshore/Airport - Special rates for first responders and front-line workers based on availability.
• Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore - Special rate of $79 per night for every industry working with the COVID-19 crisis.
• Homewood Suites Tampa Westshore/Airport - Special rates for first responders and front-line workers based on availability.
• PIP - Marketing, Signs, Print - Let customers know you are open. Call or email for 15% off a new sign order!
• Residence Inn by Marriott Tampa Westshore/Airport - Special rates for first responders and front-line workers based on availability.
• Suddath Workplace Solutions - Free Back to Work Planner
• Tampa Bay Business Journal - Subscriber access for only $4.
• The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa - Special offer for Florida Medical Staffing.
• TownePlace Suites Tampa Westshore/Airport - Special rates for first responders and front-line workers based on availability.
• Urban E Recycling - Destroy your data & recycle your old electronics - no charge pick up/drop off

FOOD & BEVERAGE

• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - Valentine’s Day 3-Course Your Way. Enjoy in-restaurant or at home.
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - 3-Course Family Menu available for curbside pickup or delivery
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - Catering and delivery now available
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - Tomahawk Tuesday to go
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - Westshore Alliance members, mention this offer for a free box of truffles when you place your order.
• La Segunda Bakery  - 25% off for first responders, healthcare workers and all online orders. Use code: COMMUNITY at checkout
• McDonald's drive-thru remains open
• Outback Steakhouse - Curbside takeaway and delivery are still available
• Outback Steakhouse - Heroes discount: 10% off entire check all day, every day
• Panera Bread - Offering delivery, drive-up or drive thru
• Ruth's Chris Steak House - Takeout available for pick-up and delivery
• Seasons 52 To Go - Online ordering available for pick-up
• The Pub Tampa Bay - Curbside Carryout and Beverage Menus
• The Pub Tampa Bay - For every $100 (up to $500) spent on gift cards receive an additional $20 to use for your next event
• The Pub Tampa Bay - Receive a $5 gift card for a future visit for every $50 you spend
• The Pub Tampa Bay - Receive a free 14 oz. beer of choice with any entree purchase
• Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar - Group Event Menus
• Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar - Beverage Packages

HOW YOU CAN HELP

• CareerSource Tampa Bay: Request for proposal workforce services
• Frazier & Deeter: Vote for Upcoming Webinars Topics
• HCC Foundation establishes Hawk Strong Student Emergency Fund
• Heartbeat International Foundation, Inc. Donation page
• United Way Suncoast:
  • COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund
  • Resources and Volunteer Opportunities
• MacDonald Training Center: Help People with Disabilities Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis
• Ryan Nece Foundation COVID Survey
• TBARTA's Envision 2030 Transit & Telework Survey
• WestShore Plaza and Hillsborough County partner to collect medical supplies

NEWS

• Vaccination Update for Residents Ages 65 and Older
• Second Dose Update for Residents Ages 65 and Older
• As airlines rearrange schedules, Tampa remains a target market for leisure travel
• Amgen commits up to $12.5 million to support COVID-19 relief efforts
• BELFOR News Spotlight: Charleston Office Expedites Drive-Thru Site
• Bloomin' Brands CEO named to President Trump’s economic revival group
• Young Talent of Tampa Bay offers Scholarship Assistance for Healthcare Training
• CareerSource Tampa Bay Partners with Leadership Simplified to Provide Leadership Training to Hillsborough County Residents
• CareerSource Tampa Bay's Ticket- to- Work Program Helps Reemploy Citizens with Disabilities Amidst COVID-19
• CareerSource Tampa Bay launches free online Metrix Learning Program
• CareerSource Tampa Bay: More Hillsborough County agencies and businesses are now eligible to participate to receive $21.5 million in federal funding
• CareerSource Tampa Bay to distribute $21.5 Million to Hillsborough County Job Seekers and Businesses
• Caspers Company discuss how the QSR industry and the drive-thru experience has changed forever
• Caspers Company focuses on drive-thru changes during Covid19
• Caspers Company Donations, Delivered
• Caspers Company learns from TPD’s Chief Dugan and HCSO Sheriff Chad Chronister to get insight on Phase 1 opening in Florida
• Caspers Company is keeping our customers and employees safe while generating a little happiness in each day
• Cushman & Wakefield announces Creation of Recovery Readiness Task Force
• Cushman & Wakefield Publishes How-to Guide for Reopening your Workplace
• Florida Blue joins the YMCAs of Tampa Bay to meet critical need
• Forty routes to resume or launch from TPA in November
• FRLA Releases Re-Opening Guidance for Restaurants and Hotels
• HCC Awarded Rapid Credentialing Grant
• Hillsborough Community College Announces Return to Campus Plans
• Hillsborough Community College Begins Fall Semester with Increased Safety Measures
• Hillsborough Community College to Continue Remote Operations
• Hillsborough County, City of Tampa designate Tampa Bay Economic Development Council to lead Economic Recovery Task Force
• MacDonald Training Center offers Short Term Employment Training Programs through the CARES Act
• McKibbon Hospitality establishes Associate Assistance Fund
• Midtown Tampa to Deliver Tampa Bay’s First New Office Building Designed for Post-COVID-19 World
• Muma College of Business to offer free Certificate Program in 'Post-Crisis Leadership'
• PBX-Change/Tampa Bay Fiber offers FREE High-Speed Internet during COVID-19 Pandemic
• PBX-Change Donates Free High Speed Internet Access to Tempo at ENCORE! Residents
• PwC Charitable Foundation announces $2.85 million to support people impacted by Coronavirus
• Tampa Bay Business Journal: These companies are hiring workers in Tampa Bay
• Tampa's Baldwin Risk Partners launches emergency assistance fund
• Tampa Electric and TECO Peoples Gas: Critical electric and natural gas service will continue
• Tampa General Hospital is working collaboratively to combat COVID-19
• Tampa International Airport: The CARES Act: Help is on the way
• Tampa International Airport adds more touchless tech with new electronic gates
• TECO companies donate $1 million to charities to help during pandemic
• The Ryan Nece Foundation provides over 17,000 donated masks to frontline workers
• Touchless options expand as 'Grab' is introduced at TPA's busiest restaurant
• TPA COVID-19 testing pilot welcomes its first passenger participants

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