- We hope you are well and healthy during this challenging time. We are continuing to use our monthly newsletter to provide you with the updates from ORCA, Monroe, and Miami-Dade county as well as information from SBA an SBDC regarding small business loans, paycheck information, etc. Chamber renewal invoices have been emailed out and are due July 1st. The chamber is looking forward to the upcoming season, while we know events will look a little different this year, we are looking forward to our 4th Annual Give Thanks Blood Drive, luncheons, and our 3rd Annual Chamber kayak cleanup this fall. Stay tuned for more details on how you can network and get your business more involved in the 2020-2021 year.
While today is my last day at the Chamber, I am thankful to have worked with you all and our amazing board for the past three years. I am excited for my replacement to get started and for them to continue to grow our Chamber, have them create new networking events and ways to market your business to the Ocean Reef community.
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Ocean Reef Chamber Exec Director Jill Alonge departing for a new opportunity
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Good Afternoon Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce members,
I am reaching out to let you know that our Executive Director Jill Alonge has been successfully recruited to work for Moss & Associates Property Management which is a Chamber member and will be moving on. Of course we are very sad to see her go and so appreciate her hard work and tactful navigation of the myriad of issues that come up as the Exec. Director of the Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce.
Please join me in congratulating Jill on her new opportunity!
In light of her departure, we are hoping to move very quickly to find a suitable replacement as she has been asked to start her new position before the end of June. Please give some thought to who you know that might be a good candidate as we have started some preliminary interviews. I have a job description for the position available by contacting me at
[email protected]
for any serious applicants. Essentially, familiarity with the Club culture, our Chamber and Chambers of Commerce more broadly is a plus, but just as important is non-profit governance in my view and the ability to manage multiple projects independently as well as represent the organization with a high degree of professionalism. Please send any prospective applicant resumes to that same email address I provided above as soon as possible if you have a strong candidate.
Again, thank you Jill for your dedicated service and we'll likely see her wearing a new hat at what is planned to be the September 2 luncheon at the Cultural Center.
Sincerely,
Margie Smith
Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce President
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ICYMI: SBA EIDL online application reopened...
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“The SBA is strongly committed to working around the clock, providing dedicated emergency assistance to the small businesses and non-profits that are facing economic disruption due to the COVID-19 impact. With the reopening of the EIDL assistance and EIDL Advance application portal to all new applicants, additional small businesses and non-profits will be able to receive these long-term, low interest loans and emergency grants – reducing the economic impacts for their businesses, employees and communities they support,” said SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza. “Since EIDL assistance due to the pandemic first became available to small businesses located in every state and territory, SBA has worked to provide the greatest amount of emergency economic relief possible. To meet the unprecedented need, the SBA has made numerous improvements to the application and loan closing process, including deploying new technology and automated tools.”
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Grants up to $10K for Lay-off Aversion
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NEWS RELEASE
June 26, 2020
Kristen Livengood, Public Information Officer
MONROE COUNTY, FL – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with Monroe County, released the Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement for the Monroe County Coastal Storm Risk Feasibility Management Study today. Residents will have until Aug. 10 to comment and provide feedback to the USACE on the plan. The following provides the Draft Integrated Study Report/Environmental Impact Statement:
www.saj.usace.army.mil/FloridaKeysCSRMFeasibilityStudy/.
The USACE is investigating solutions to reduce the damage and risks from flooding that comes from storm surges associated with hurricanes and tropical storms amplified by sea level rise. The study focuses on critical infrastructure and areas that are vulnerable to coastal storms. The draft, prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, identifies coastal storm flood risks to residents, industries, and businesses, develops risk-management measures, and evaluates its impacts to human and natural environments.
The public can participate in a virtual online public meeting to learn more about the study and to ask questions:
- July 8, Public Meeting, 1 to 3 p.m.
- July 9, Office Session, 1 to 2 p.m.
- July 13, Public Meeting, 5 to 7 p.m.
- July 14, Office Session, 5 to 6 p.m.
To participate, log in at
https://usace.webex.com/meet/alicia.m.logalbo. For audio, call 877-336-1829, access code: 9556794, security code: 1234. If the line is full, call 888-363-4749, access code: 5073286, security code: 1234.
“It is a top priority of the County to ensure that the community can provide feedback to the Army Corps on the proposed measures in their draft plan,” said Rhonda Haag, Monroe County Chief Resilience Officer.
Formal written comments may be provided to
[email protected] or by mail to Ms. Kathy Perdue, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, 803 Front St., Norfolk, VA 23510. For more information, call 757-201-7218 or email
[email protected]. The deadline for public comment is
August 10, 2020.
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Kristen Livengood
Public Information Officer, Monroe County
Phone/Text: 305-680-8226
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NEWS RELEASE
June 22, 2020
Kristen Livengood, Public Information Officer
A face covering must cover the nose and mouth and may include a face mask, homemade mask, or other cloth, silk, or linen covering, such as a scarf, bandana, handkerchief, or other similar cloth covering. Medical and surgical face masks, such as "N95" masks, should be reserved for health care personnel and other first responders with the greatest need for such personal protective equipment.
The ordinance applies throughout the County and municipalities. Violation of the ordinance is punishable by fines, but not jail time. When a complaint is received, inspectors will visit the business. The business must ensure that employees and customers inside the establishment are wearing the required facial coverings. If violations are found, a written warning will be issued. If the business is still in violation when the inspector returns for a random, follow upon inspection, the business will receive a notice of violation to appear before the code compliance special magistrate, who can impose fines of up to $1,000 for a first offense and $5,000 for repeat offenses. The business owner or manager must ensure that individuals inside the establishment are wearing the required facial coverings.
Code Compliance Numbers for Local Ordinance Requiring Masks:
- Unincorporated Monroe County Dedicated Non-Compliance Number: 305-289-2819
- Key West Code Compliance Number: 305-809-3737
- Marathon Code Compliance: 305-289-5024
- Key Colony Beach Code Compliance: 305-289-1212 ext. 3
- Islamorada Code Compliance: 305-664-6435
- Layton Code Compliance: 305-664-4667
If an employee or customer does not follow the establishment’s requests to wear a facial covering, the owner or manager can call Monroe County Sheriff’s Office or Key West Police Department to issue a trespassing warning. After hours or weekend issues needing immediate attention, can also be addressed to the Monroe County Sheriff Office Non-Emergency Line at 305-289-2351 for most of the Florida Keys and Key West Police Department at 305-809-1000 for the City of Key West.
Please continue to follow social distancing guidelines of 6-feet between others and washing your hands to prevent the spread of this disease. Monroe County COVID-19 related information can be found at
www.monroecountyem.com/covid19. The State of Florida’s Executive orders can be found at
www.flgov.com. The ordinance has a sunset date a year from now but will be formally looked at by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners every three months.
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Kristen Livengood
Public Information Officer, Monroe County
Phone/Text: 305-680-8226
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Looking for a Cleaning Contractor to help after COVID 19?
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Disaster Relief Team is offering a decontamination of public facilities that are either going to be open to the public and need a daily treatment or a once over prior to reopening services that can be performed during the day or over night.
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Space For Rent in the Plaza Building
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Marine Science Summer Camp
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Looking for a job? These Chamber
members are hiring:
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ORCA Administration
ORCA Administration covers the following functional areas:
- Accounting/Finance: The Accounting/Finance Department processes accounts receivable and accounts payable, prepares account reconciliations and financial statements, calculates and records capital credits, and processes payroll.
- Communications: The Communications Department provides timely and appropriate information to ORCA stakeholders by communicating ORCA's values, regulations, activities, and accomplishments through a variety of channels, including TORN, ORCA's website and links, social media pages, ORC Member Handbook, ORCA Phone Directory, and The Ocean Reef Press.
- Membership: The Membership Department reviews and evaluates all potential property owners at Ocean Reef for acceptance into the Association. The Department educates and integrates new members into the community.
- Human Resources: The Human Resources Department is responsible for recruitment, on boarding, compensation, employee benefits (including insurance and 401(K)), training and development, workers compensation, and separation of employment.
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Ocean Reef Public Safety Department (ORPSD)
ORPSD is a staff of well qualified individuals organized under the guidance of the ORCA President and Vice President/Director of Public Safety to provide public safety services (EMS, Security, and Access Control) to the Ocean Reef community. The focal point of ORPSD is a communications center located in the Public Safety building on Anchor Drive. This center is the receiving station for 911 Emergency calls as well as HELP or assistance calls from members and guests of Ocean Reef. Upon receipt of an emergency or HELP call, qualified personnel and equipment are dispatched in response to the call.
Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department (ORVFD)
The ORVFD is a non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) Corporation created to provide Fire and EMS services to Monroe County District 7. This Fire District includes all of Ocean Reef, the Angler's Club and the northern portion of CR 905 and Card Sound Road.
ORVFD owns its building and most of the equipment utilized by the ORPSD. ORVFD does not have paid employees, however a well-trained core of volunteers is available to work with the ORPSD to preserve life and property.
Public Works Department
The Public Works Department enhances and maintains the community common property to the highest level for the benefit of the entire Ocean Reef Community. The Department is responsible for the maintenance of roads, bridges, landscape lighting, street lighting, land and waterway signage, and canal cleaning to assure the aesthetic appearance and character of the community.
North Key Largo Utility Corporation (NKLUC)
NKLUC was organized in 1995 to provide wastewater treatment and irrigation water production for ORC and the Ocean Reef Community. This organization has a Board of Directors and conducts business as a separate organization. ORCA manages its operations and assigns staff to provide necessary services as required.
ORCAT and The Grayvik Animal Care Center
ORCAT was first organized by community volunteers and leaders in 1985 to assist with managing Feral Cat populations in Ocean Reef. This charitable organization, with assistance from ORCA starting in 1994, has a separate Board of Directors that assists with fundraising. ORCA manages its operations and assigns staff to provide necessary services as required. ORCAT, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
In 2006, the Grayvik Animal Care Center (GACC) was established as a facility to provide private veterinary and grooming services to residents and guests of Ocean Reef. The GACC also houses the ORCAT program and over 100 ORCATs.
Please contact the Human Resources Department at 305-367-6305 or
[email protected]
if you have any questions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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The Dress Code is looking for a Boutique Sales associate for their stores in Islamorada and Ocean Reef. Part-time, flexible hours, great discounts.
Email, stop in or call for more info!
Thank you,
Suzanne Gleason
The Dress Code, LLC
31 Ocean Reef Drive, Suite A-100
Key Largo, Florida 33037
305-916-5949
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Let us help you promote your next event, post your job openings, or share your member member deals. The Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce is happy to:
Complimentary (on our website):
-Post job openings
-Share member to member specials
-Post current coupons being offered
Minimal fee:
-Send e-blast to our contact list on your behalf
-Feature your story on our newsletter
-Post flyers on our social networks
Contact us at 305-340-8905 to find out more!
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