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As a service to residents and the business community of the Treasure Coast, Indian River Magazine Inc. is providing free updates on changes in operations that affect businesses in the region because of the coronavirus. If you have news to report, please email Gregory Enns at enns@indianrivermag.com If you find this newsletter useful, please share it. To subscribe to this newsletter, click here.
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Treasure Coast slowly hits 500 mark in coronavirus cases
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The Treasure Coast today hit the 500 mark in coronavirus cases today while the documented spread of the virus in the region continues to slow down.
Today’s report from the Florida Department of Health showed St. Lucie with 236 cases, Martin with 174 and Indian River with 90 cases. The new numbers represent just an additional 26 cases for the weekend.
Also over the weekend, St. Lucie County had an additional coronavirus death...
Read more > >
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Options available for small business owners if coronavirus affects ability to pay bills
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 Coronavirus is having a significant impact on many small businesses and no one knows how long or how hard the economy will be affected. If you are having trouble paying your bills due to a reduction or a complete stop in revenues or higher than usual expenses related to COVID-19, here are eight options to consider if your business can’t pay its bills.
Keep in mind there isn’t a playbook for this situation. No one knows how long this crisis will last and options are changing ... Read more >>
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Payroll protection loans offered again
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Applications were once again being accepted this morning after Congress passed and President Trump signed legislation approving an additional $320 billion for the Payroll Protection Program.
The loans are made through approved lenders and backed by the Small Business Administration.
For more information on the Paycheck Protection Program, visit: sba.gov/paycheckprotection
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$45,000 raised for laptops
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The Education Foundation, St. Lucie has raised more than $45,000 to purchase laptops for children for distance learning. In addition, Florida Power & Light donated nearly 80 iPads to the Education Foundation.
Donations are still being accepted at the Education Foundation’s website at www.educationfoundationstlucie.org.
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Share your nonprofit’s needs with us
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Share your nonprofit’s needs with us at www.treasurecoastnonprofits.com We will share your needs online and in the summer issue of Indian River Magazine.
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St. Lucie bash continuing virtually
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The St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, which usually produces a monthly Business Bash after-hours networking event, is holding a virtual one this week hosted by Elite Electric and Air. The virtual bash will be moderated by John Pankraz, owner of Elite Electric and Air. The bash is Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Register in advance
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Virtual series features speaker on nonprofits
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The Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce’s “In the the Know’’ virtual series this week features Sabeen Perwaiz, executive director of the Florida Nonprofit Alliance, who’ll talk about how to sustain nonprofits through economic hardship. Also featured on the call is Barbara Schlitt-Ford, executive director of the Environmental Learning Center.
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Cromer joins Mental Health Association in IRC
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 The Mental Health Association in Indian River County is expanding its psychology services with the addition of new team member Philip Cromer, PhD. Dr. Cromer is a licensed psychologist who was involved in the management and operations of Counseling & Psychological Services at Florida Atlantic University from 2005-2011. He also was in private practice since 2016.
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Do you know somebody on the Treasure Coast who should be singled out for praise because of their actions during the coronavirus pandemic? Whether it’s a nurse at the local hospital, a volunteer at the local food bank or a grocery clerk going the extra mile, Treasure Coast Business and Indian River Magazine Inc. will help you sing their praises in our new online feature Hometown Heroes of the Treasure Coast. Visit www.indianrivermagazine.com/hometown-heroes/
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As a service to readers and restaurants on the Treasure Coast, Indian River Magazine Inc. has created a website showing restaurants, bars, breweries and wineries that are open for carryout and/or delivery in St. Lucie, Indian River and Martin counties. The site includes hours and days carryout is available as well as popular dishes. See the new site at treasurecoastrestaurants.com
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Does your business have news of a temporary closing or change in operations due to COVID-19 that you would like us to share with readers of this newsletter?
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BE PART OF THE BUSINESS CONVERSATION ON THE TREASURE COAST
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Let us help you promote your business in Indian River, the largest and most widely distributed magazine on the Treasure Coast, and on our Web sites, indianrivermagazine.com and tcbusiness.com, and through this weekly e-newsletter and our widely followed social media pages. Become an Indian River partner today.
• In Vero Beach and Port St. Lucie contact Lisa Crawford at lisa@indianrivermag.com or 516.721.0848.
• In Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach and Hobe Sound contact Marsha Lange at marsha@indianrivermag.com
or 772.237.1717.
• In Fort Pierce contact Sunny Gates at sunny@indianrivermag.com or 772.204.5043.
• Outside the Treasure Coast, contact Publisher Gregory Enns at enns@indianrivermag.com or 772.940.9005.
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