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Sections of the stimulus bill that are relevant to small business lending
The CARES ACT (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) was signed into law on Friday, March 27, 2020. To read a summary from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on the CARES Act click here. Below are the sections of the stimulus bill that are relevant to small business lending (information provided by Lee County…
Read MoreUnprecedented Public-Private Mobilization Effort to Distribute Funds
Following President Trump’s signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin today announced that the SBA and Treasury Department have initiated a robust mobilization effort of banks and other lending institutions to provide small businesses with the capital they need. The…
Read MoreSBA’s Paycheck Protection Program
The Treasury Department just released initial guidance for the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program. Eligible small businesses can begin applying for these loans beginning April 3, 2020. The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses. Small businesses and eligible…
Read MoreStimulus packages information
Here is some info that was just released by Paychex about the different stimulus packages available to companies and updates. With the CARES Act now signed into law, lawmakers are indicating that a fourth coronavirus relief bill is already in the works. The next bill will likely focus on funding for healthcare workers and the…
Read MoreFree resume services
Nancy Frede, former employment specialist at the Salvation Army in Fort Myers, is offering to update or create your resume for free at no cost. This will help you apply for jobs when our world changes to a new normal. She also can help with how to write a cover letter. Text or call 508-380-3737…
Read MoreInterim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The outbreak first started in China, but the virus continues to spread internationally and in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will update this…
Read MoreFlorida TaxWatch Analysis Shows $8.3 Billion in COVID-19 Disaster Relief for Florida
An analysis completed by Florida TaxWatch (FTW) has shown that the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act” (H.R. 748), which today passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is set for President Donald Trump’s approval, will provide more than $8 billion in federal aid to Florida, including up to $3.7 billion for local…
Read MoreMany companies looking for workers
Publix, other grocers to hire thousands Supermarkets are hiring to keep up with increased demand related to the coronavirus reaction. Lakeland Ledger, March 23, 2020 Publix and Walmart plan to hire thousands in next few weeks to meet demand fueled by coronavirus Florida’s two biggest grocers plan to hire thousands of workers throughout Florida and…
Read MorePro-Bono Assistance for Urgent Supply Chain Issues
Reveal USA, a leading global supply chain optimization firm, is volunteering its supply chain and SAP-centric expertise to answer questions and provide advice on how best to tackle the short-term struggles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “When a global manufacturer reached out to us for help, we immediately jumped in to work on their current…
Read MoreLee County Clerk of Courts Services effective June 1
The Clerk’s Office is committed to providing a safe environment for the public and employees. Based on guidance from public health authorities and the escalating health risk to our customers and employees, we have made the following changes to our services: New safety measures, in accordance with the CDC and state orders, have been implemented…
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