HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County’s business community plays a crucial role in the region’s recovery after a hurricane. To help businesses prepare, the county’s popular Local Stories Live event will focus on hurricane preparedness on Thursday, July 18th at 9 a.m.
Local Stories Live: Hurricane Ready: Make a Plan for your Business will offer valuable insights from experts on:
- Employee evacuation plans
- Payroll continuity during disruptions
- Inventory management
- Insurance coverage
- Safeguarding important documents
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Small businesses, which employ a significant portion of the local workforce, are key to a swift recovery. This free event aims to empower them with the knowledge and tools needed to weather the storm.
Event Details:
- What: Local Stories Live: Hurricane Ready: Make a Plan for your Business
- Who: Hillsborough County Economic Development
- Where: Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, 2101 E. Palm Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
- When: Thursday, July 18th, 9 a.m.
- Online: Hillsborough County’s Facebook Live
Expert panelists include:
- Robert Pierce: Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County
- Sandra Atiles-Tyrrell: SAT Industrial Solutions
- Robert Brooks: TIG Insurance Services
Breakfast will be provided for in-person attendees. The event will also be livestreamed on Facebook for those who cannot attend in person.
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