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  • Tamarac Launches Small Business Stabilization Grant Program

    Tamarac Launches Small Business Stabilization Grant Program

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    updated: Aug 11, 2020


    TAMARAC, Fla., August 11, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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    The City of Tamarac announces a Small Business Stabilization Grant program that takes its economic development initiatives to the next level, offering $5,000 grants to eligible small businesses financially impacted by COVID-19.

    “Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. Unfortunately, many are suffering financially, especially our small retail stores and restaurants,” said Tamarac Mayor Michelle J. Gomez. “These grants will provide some financial relief and ease the burden as they follow COVID-related health guidelines and capacity restrictions that keep the community safe.”

    The City is utilizing CARES Act emergency funds to support this grant program and will accept grant applications on August 24-28. Business owners are encouraged to collect required documentation in advance. Information on eligibility, FAQs and documentation required are available at www.Tamarac.org/EconomicDevelopment.

    Other City initiatives to assist local businesses include the Tamarac Together: Support Local Business campaign, launched in partnership with the Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. It encourages residents and businesses to buy goods and services from Tamarac-based businesses, which can be done safely when businesses and their patrons follow the guidelines outlined in local Emergency Orders, including facial coverings and social distancing.

    In addition, the City has enacted several business assistance emergency provisions during the pandemic, such as temporarily allowing additional commercial signage for local businesses and outdoor seating at restaurants. The City also eased certain restrictions on established Tamarac businesses using food trucks during the pandemic. Businesses must apply to take advantage of these provisions; the form is available at www.Tamarac.org/368/Planning-and-Zoning.   

    ABOUT THE CITY OF TAMARAC

    Tamarac covers a 12-square mile area in western Broward County and is home to more than 65,000 residents and approximately 2,000 businesses. Ideally situated, Tamarac provides easy access to highways, railways, airports and waterways, and a wealth of cultural and sports activities. Tamarac’s median age continues to grow younger and the population more diverse, as people recognize the City as a great place to spend their lives. For more information, visit www.Tamarac.org.

    Source: City Of Tamarac

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  • Tamarac Supports Local Businesses During Pandemic

    Tamarac Supports Local Businesses During Pandemic

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    updated: Jul 30, 2020


    TAMARAC, Fla., July 30, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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    ​​​​​​​The City of Tamarac is assisting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic with the “Tamarac Together: Support Local Business” campaign.

    Launched by the City in partnership with the Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, the economic development campaign encourages residents and businesses to buy goods and services from Tamarac-based businesses. This can be done safely when businesses and their patrons follow the guidelines set forth in local Emergency Orders, including facial coverings and social distancing.

    “Our businesses, large and small, are doing their part to safely deliver goods and services. I see the efforts store owners and employees have put into making their businesses CDC compliant so that our residents and guests feel comfortable, safe and confident to shop in their stores,” said Tamarac Mayor Michelle J. Gomez. “Our local businesses are an integral part of our economy and community, and right now, many are struggling. We need to do our part to help them by buying local whenever possible so we can get through this together.”

    “The Chamber looks forward to working in partnership with the City, to strengthen our economy and together help see our businesses through this trying time,” said Peter Mason, Executive Director of the Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

    The campaign includes community-wide signage and an ongoing social media campaign featuring local small businesses and encouraging people to eat, shop and buy locally. It was announced in the City’s Tam-A-Gram newsmagazine, mailed to every household and business in the City. In addition, the City is providing local businesses with an information and resource guide and “Tamarac Together: Support Local Business” window decals to display.

    “This campaign is part of an ongoing economic recovery effort from the pandemic; it’s so important that we come together as a community to help our small businesses get back up and running as soon and as safely as possible,” said Tamarac Economic Development Manager Lori Funderwhite. “We can also help save our economy by socially distancing and wearing face coverings to stop the spread.”

    The “Tamarac Together: Support Local Business” campaign was launched in concert with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance “Supporters of Broward” campaign to not only encourage individuals to buy local but to encourage companies and organizations to reroute spending to local firms and to engage Broward County certified small businesses as new sources for goods and services. 

    To further assist our small businesses, the City enacted COVID-19 business assistance emergency provisions to temporarily allow additional commercial signage and outdoor seating at restaurants and to ease restrictions on established Tamarac businesses using food trucks during the pandemic. Businesses must apply to take advantage of these provisions; the form is available at www.Tamarac.org/368/Planning-and-Zoning.   

    Supporting local businesses through the pandemic will remain a priority in the days and months ahead. Additional business assistance programs will be forthcoming.

    Source: City of Tamarac

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