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ORANGE PARK, Fla. – The Clay County Chamber of Commerce is on a mission, trying to make residents feel comfortable going out to dine and shop again as businesses get back up and running now that Florida is reopening its economy from the coronavirus shutdown. On Tuesday morning, the Chamber of Commerce stopped at the Urban Bean Coffeehouse Cafe in Orange Park. On Friday, the Chamber of Commerce will be stopping at Orange Park Medical Center down the street to hand out cards with the hashtag #SupportClay. We handed out the #SupportClay postcards, which I showed you, and told them what they can do to continue supporting Clay County,” said Chamber of Commerce President Wendell Chindra. “We want to do a couple of businesses in Green Cove (Springs) and Keystone (Heights), so we’re trying to cover the whole county.”The concern about going out is real for some Clay County residents.

Mayor Lenny Curry tweeted over the weekend that the Jacksonville City Council on Monday will consider the small business relief program legislation that he announced last week. In addition, the City of Jacksonville tweeted that more details regarding the program in partnership with VyStar Credit Union will be announced Monday. "It is my intention at the city portion of this program will be focused on small businesses with some elements tied to employee retention.”More details for the City’s Small Business Loan Program in partnership with @OfficialVyStar to be announced tomorrow. The credit union also said its working with the city to help keep Jacksonville businesses afloat. On the federal level, Congress’ Paycheck Protection Program enables small businesses to receive up to $10 million.

Ron DeSantis in response to the coronavirus outbreak, but there are resources available for small business owners. The City Council is expected to vote and finalize the emergency loan program Monday. Small businesses with two to 100 employees are eligible. Ron DeSantis activates program to provide loans to small businesses impacted by COVID-19On the federal level, Congress’ Paycheck Protection Program enables small businesses to receive up to $10 million. The Small Business Association will forgive the portion of the loan proceeds used to cover the first eight weeks of payroll, rent, utilities and mortgage.