Key Considerations for Kiosk, Drive-Thru, and Curbside

 Tuesday, April 6th | 11:00am – 12:00pm EST Register Now Sponsored by: The average foodservice operator has a number of ordering opportunities available to them and their customer, including point of sale (POS), kiosk, drive-thru, and curbside. With all of these options and opportunities, and then knowing that the various methods or ordering, production and…

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America’s Engineers Testify on the Unintended Consequences of the PPP Program: The FAR Credits Clause

Coral Gables, Florida Engineer Carlos Penin To Testify Washington, DC – On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 12:00 pm, the House Small Business Committee’s Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure will hold a hearing titled: “The Interaction Between the Paycheck Protection Program and Federal Acquisition Rules: What it Means for Government Contractors.” The hearing will explore how…

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FRLA working hard to defeat Senate Bill 2008

On the legislative front: FRLA, our tourism partners, and our members have been working hard to defeat Senate Bill 2008, which would expand the approved uses of Florida’s Tourist Development Taxes and Convention Development Taxes, which were adopted by voter referendum for the promotion and marketing of tourism in Florida. In addition to member engagement,…

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Ethisphere announces Fifth Third Bank as one world’s Most Ethical Companies in 2021

Fifth Third Bank, National Association has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standard of ethical business practices, as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Today’s announcement marks the second time Fifth Third has been recognized by Ethisphere in the “banks” category. In 2021, 135 honorees were recognized…

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New ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ Merchandise Will Support Accion Opportunity Fund’s Small Business Relief Fund

March 17, 2021, San Jose, Calif. – Stephen Colbert, Host of CBS’s ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,’ announced on last Friday’s episode that 100% of ‘The Late Show’s’ proceeds from a new line of merchandise will be donated to Accion Opportunity Fund’s Small Business Relief Fund to provide critical financial relief and business assistance to small businesses impacted…

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Florida Ports Council Issues Statement Following Senate Community Affairs Committee Action on Preemption of Seaport Regulations (SB 426)

“Ensuring that local seaports are not restricted in their ability to conduct business and create economic development opportunities remains our top priority.” – Michael Rubin, Vice President of Governmental Affairs TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 24, 2021) – Florida Ports Council Vice President of Governmental Affairs Michael Rubin, testified in support of Florida’s seaports today during the Senate Community…

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Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) has been extended

The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), originally created in the 2020 CARES Act, has been extended through Quarter 2 of 2021. The ERTC is a government program put in place to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can claim $7,000 or more per employee. COS Accounting can help you navigate the process and get…

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Paragon Flight Training to Triple Aircraft Fleet at Page Field

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 19, 2021) — Paragon Flight Training based in Fort Myers has signed a 10-year contract with Lee County Port Authority that will triple its aircraft fleet operations at Page Field, and expand its training and aviation technology services. The contract clears the way for the nationally recognized flight academy to increase its…

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