DATE: January 11, 2017
MEDIA CONTACT: Steven Tinsley, Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
PHONE: 954-357-6400
EMAIL: STinsley@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - In response to the incident on January 6, 2017 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) requested the activation of the Florida Virtual Business Emergency Operations Center (FLVBEOC) business damage surveying tool. The survey will assist the state in assessing the economic impact the FLL incident is having on local businesses in and near the airport.
All affected businesses are asked to complete an online Business Damage Assessment Survey. To access the survey, visit FLVBEOC.org. Participants should select "Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport" event. The survey is also available in Creole and Spanish.
Survey results will be used to help determine the need for the state to pursue a Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Declaration. The results may also be shared with various federal, state and local agencies to identify other appropriate programs and resources.
The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development has taken the lead in coordinating local business outreach efforts. For more information on this survey, contact Herb Parlato, Economic Development Specialist, at 954-357-6400 or visit us online.
About Economic and Small Business Development
The mission of the Office of Economic and Small Business Development is to enhance Broward County's economy and contribute to an improved quality of life for all residents. Areas of focus include value-added job creation, business expansion and retention, small business growth, business development, international trade development, export readiness and entrepreneurial training and development. Services are delivered by the agency and through partnerships with state, local and private sector organizations. The Office of Economic and Small Business Development promotes equal access to Broward County procurement opportunities for small business enterprises in local and federal small business programs, and helps position small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to take advantage of opportunities, and grow their businesses beyond Broward. Call 954-357-6400 for more information or visit Broward.org/EconDev.
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