Discovery Senior Living Initiates COVID-19 Testing for Communities Nationwide

05/05/2020

CUTLINES: The company’s coordinated program to ensure free, COVID-19 testing of current and incoming residents, as well as team members, is among the first to officially roll out nationally. BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. [May 4, 2020] – Discovery Senior Living has begun a national program of targeted COVID-19 testing, using a combination of Rapid and PCR…

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5 Ways to Increase Engagement Now

05/05/2020

By Scott, Briana, Serhii, Sierra – The Webdirexion Digital Marketing Team hello@webdirexion.com We’re in this together…  Every client we talk to wonders what can be done to boost engagement and build business in these uncertain times. We hear you and are wondering the same thing, so as a digital marketing company, this is the first of…

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Lee County grants permission for restaurants desiring outdoor seating

05/05/2020

Fort Myers, FL, May 1, 2020 – Lee County Manager Roger Desjarlais today, May 1, signed an Order providing a temporary policy for additional outdoor seating at restaurants so business owners can expand outdoor seating while maintaining Centers for Disease Control social distancing, as outlined by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ April 29 Executive…

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RE-START RESOURCES FOR YOU

05/05/2020

Thank you to those who sent in referrals for the items many businesses will need as our community starts Phase 1 of its re-opening process next week. Access the FAQ’s of Phase 1 here. We have created a folder that includes resources for the following: Plexi-glass/acrylic partitions (like we see at Publix check-out counters)  Floor tape and signage (for…

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The State of Florida Issues COVID-19 Updates

05/05/2020

ENTERPRISE FLORIDA Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) recently announced the suspension of initial fees for its Microfinance Loan Guarantee Program to support Florida’s small business community impacted by COVID-19. Interested businesses must apply through a local lender. For further information please contact your lender or visit Enterprise Florida’s website. FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) has issued Emergency…

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SBA Disaster Loan Virtual Office Hours

05/04/2020

The U.S. Small Business Administration South Florida District Office will host virtual office hours to answer questions about the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. Limited to 250 callers at one time. Participants may call at anytime and are welcome to enter and exit at will. Callers will be muted upon entry and will be taken in the order…

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FRLA Releases Recommendations Submitted to Governor DeSantis’ ReOpen Florida Task Force

05/04/2020

From Carol B. Daver of FRLA Dear FRLA Members, As we shared on Friday, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association drafted “Critical COVID-19 Guidance Standards for Hospitality Re-Opening in Florida,” in coordination with the National Restaurant Association and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), and shared it with Governor DeSantis’ Re-Open Florida Task Force…

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PPP/EIDL Guidance for Sole Proprietors and Independent Contractors

05/04/2020

Independent Contractor’s Guide to CARES Act Relief Important Information Download The Guide If you are an independent contractor or self-employed, you may be eligible for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans/grants, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), and/or Unemployment Compensation for losses of income related to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Critical Information on PPP Loan Certification

05/04/2020

From your friends at CliftonLarsonAllen Note: All information contained herein is effective as of the date of this letter.  Guidance is changing quickly and may have been altered since the date of this letter. May 1, 2020  An open letter to our clients and friends: If you received, applied for, or are considering applying for…

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