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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…
Read MoreSMALL 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…
Read MoreLee 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…
Read MoreContribute 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…
Read MoreAlready 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
Read MoreStickboy & Cigent partner to provide free IT & cybersecurity to support SWFL businesses transitioning to working remotely
FORT MYERS – Stickboy and Cigent are offering their solutions for free to help the SWFL business community. Stickboy has waived its expert tech support and remote setup fees for two months to help local businesses that are not fully prepared for the unique challenge that COVID-19 has demanded. Cigent Technology, a local cybersecurity company, is…
Read MorePaycheck 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).
Read MoreEmail Marketing Campaign Falsely States BBB Affiliation to Sell Hand Sanitizer
BBB is receiving notice from numerous businesses across the United States of an email marketing campaign to sell hand sanitizer which falsely states that BBB is affiliated with the offer. Read More
Read MoreDEO 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…
Read MoreIs 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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