South Florida Regional Planning Council, Marathon Chamber Host Hurricane Irma Recovery Forum
Feb 13, 2018
The South Florida Regional Planning Council and Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce announced a public forum scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at which participants will learn about tips and tools for business continuity and the resources that are available to assist business owners from the Florida “Stakeholder Business Development Commitment” (also known as the “SBDC”) following Hurricane Irma.
The meeting, which will be held at the Faro Blanco Resort and Yacht Club in Marathon, runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be followed by discussions on economic recovery and resiliency efforts, Federal and State Partner panel discussions, lunch networking opportunities, as well as information on State and EDA Resources for Economic Recovery and Resiliency, and Creative Financing and Long-Term Revitalization strategies.
These presentations will focus on best practices and resources for economic recovery specifically for Monroe County with special attention to aquaculture, business, workforce, affordable housing, and tourism recovery.
A copy of the agenda is provided below, or click here.
The Florida SBDC Network provides tools, training and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed. Designated as “Florida’s provider of small business assistance,” the Florida SBDC Network has more than 40 offices from Pensacola to Key West to serve the needs of Florida’s business community. Since 1976, its network of partners has helped construct a statewide ecosystem to foster the spirit, support, and success of hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs and innovators.
The Florida SBDC Network is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Defense Logistics Agency, State of Florida and other private and public partners, with the University of West Florida serving as the Network’s designated lead host institution. The Florida SBDC Network is nationally accredited by the Association of SBDCs.