Training.com Employers Playbook for the Families First Coronavirus Act

TRAINING.COM Employers Playbook for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (paid) webinar for employers with fewer than 500 employees.   The new Families First Coronavirus Response Act takes effect April 2, 2020 and with it comes temporary requirements that impacts employers with less than 500 employees. This new body of legislation presents not only relief to small…

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SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY BRIDGE LOAN PROGRAM

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY BRIDGE LOAN PROGRAM is currently available to small business owners located in all Florida counties that experienced economic damage due to COVID-19. The short-term, interest-free working capital loans are intended to “bridge the gap” between the time a major catastrophe hits and when a business has secured longer term recovery…

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Lee County launches Business Assistance Portal and Hotline in response to COVID-19

Fort Myers, FL, April 2, 2020 – Lee County businesses seeking information about recovery assistance can access a newly launched Business Assistance Portal at www.leegov.com/covid-19/business or by calling the Business Assistance Hotline at 239-533-2273 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The Business Assistance Portal is an online tool meant to provide information to businesses and not-for-profit…

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Contribute to the COVID-19 Response: Manufacturing Survey

The US and global economy are in uncharted waters at this time. Florida is no different. Functioning critical infrastructure is imperative during the response to the COVID-19 emergency for both public health, safety and community well-being. It will be even more important in the critical recovery effort to follow. In Florida, manufacturers are identified as…

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Already paying off an economic disaster loan?

If you’re a business that is already paying off an economic disaster loan, such as for Hurricane Irma, the SBA has automatically deferred those payments to Dec. 31, so businesses can have a break from payments.  Read more

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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Updates and Insights – Part Three

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Updates and Insights – Part Three Thursday, April 16 Missed it? See it here below. Livestream Here Join CLA Principals Leslie Boyd, Jack Rybicki and Todd Sprang for a continued conversation in our series surrounding the most recent updates to guidelines and regulations regarding the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

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DEO Announces New Mobile-Friendly Site to Apply for Reemployment Assistance

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced a new, mobile-friendly online application for Reemployment Assistance available at www.FloridaJobs.org/RAApplication. “The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is committed to ensuring Floridians are able to receive the benefits owed to them during this global pandemic,” said Ken Lawson, Executive Director of the Florida Department of Economic…

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Is the CARES Act useful for your business?

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses.  READ MORE  

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