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Calendar Name:

Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce

Event Category:

Chamber of Commerce

Start Time:

11:30

End Time:

13:30

Weekday(s):

Tuesday

Start Date:

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

End Date:

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

» Business Disaster Planning


Dusty Owens, Florence County Emergency Management

Ann C. Huntley, Small Business Administration

Date:    Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Place:   Florence County Library

Time:    11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Cost:     FREE

As recent events have shown, a manmade or natural disaster could strike any business at any time. That’s why a strong disaster preparedness plan is crucial for small businesses. Come join the Chamber as Dusty Owens with Florence County Emergency Management and Anna Huntley with the Small Business Administration’s South Carolina District Office discuss strategies available to all small businesses in the county and disaster plan basics and resources, as well as SBA assistance available after a disaster strikes. 

 RSVP by sending an email to info@flochamber.com

Some of the topics include:

Ø     reviewing how Florence County tracks storms and advises the public and business community

Ø     email messaging and web sharing of emergency information

Ø     the need to develop employee family preparedness plans

Ø     planning for business continuity of operations

Ø     backup storage of vital records and information

Ø     what type of government/SBA assistance is available after a storm

Ø     Hurricane Checklist

 

 

 

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