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City Of Palm Beach Gardens Rolls Out Relief Funding

For Small Businesses And Residents

The City of Palm Act is the Small Business Relief Fund, which aims to support
Beach Gardens, in businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund
partnership with the has $1 million in aid available for eligible small businesses
Palm Beach North with less than 25 employees that have been in business in Palm
Chamber of Commerce Beach Gardens for 18 months or more. Funds received through
and PGA Corridor the program will be in the form of a grant that businesses do
Association, today not have to repay. The E.R.A. also includes $300,000 for the
announced the launch Unemployed Resident Relief Fund to assist residents who
of their Economic have had a loss of wages or been furloughed from their job by
Recovery Act to assist providing $250 Publix gift cards on a first-come, first-served
residents and small basis, once eligibility has been established.
businesses. “Residents and small businesses in our community are hurting
“In solidarity with right now through no fault of their own, so we are excited to
our local business extend relief to those in need,” said City Manager Ron Ferris. “By Photos by Kim Seng
leaders, the City of allocating our economic development funds for this program,
Palm Beach Gardens we are able to give back to some of the businesses and residents interested in applying for the relief fund can get a detailed list
wa nt s t o he l p who support our city.” of qualification criteria and more information through the city’s
employers retain staff, Mayor Carl Woods and City Council members met on the website at pbgfl.com/relieffund. The application process will
cover overhead costs, and keep their doors open,” said Palm evening of May 7 and unanimously approved the program that begin on May 18.
Beach Gardens Mayor Carl Woods. “These are uncertain times will provide assistance to small business owners and residents The Unemployed Resident Relief Fund will require a two-step
and we have worked with our community partners to come up who have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. appointment process beginning with acquiring an appointment
with a plan we feel will have a big impact in the lives of those Businesses who have received funds through the SBA Paycheck card. Appointment cards will be distributed via drive-through on
who live and do business here.” Protection Program or the Florida Department of Economic May 18, starting at 9 a.m. at the Gardens North County District
Included in the Palm Beach Gardens Economic Recovery Opportunity Emergency Bridge Loan are not eligible. Businesses Park. Details are available on the city’s website.

A COMMUNITY BUILT ON SUPPORT

At 70 years old Dennis found that he
was now having trouble walking and
doing the activities he loved most,

including farming.

After a few years of living in pain,
Dennis had enough and decided it was
time to see an orthopedic surgeon who

recommended the NAVIO robotic-
™
assisted knee replacement surgery at
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center,

the first hospital in Florida to offer the
procedure.

That’s where we stepped in.

After undergoing the total knee
replacement with the NAVIO system,
™
Dennis was surprised at how well he felt
afterwards. He was able to walk within
just four hours of his surgery and is back
to taking long walks and enjoying his
life and work.

To Learn More and Speak to an
Orthopedic Director Nurse Navigator,
Our doctors guide please call 833.779.3036.

robots during surgery.

Our team guides you

before and after.

3360 Burns Road | Palm Beach Gardens
This testimonial reflects the experience and outcome of this patient. Actual results will vary. PBGMC.com