Covid-19 Guest Submissions

By Krista Wyant, Bookeeping, Business Consulting, Construction Business Consulting – Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A. -p. 239.433.5554 Given the current circumstances, many employers are still paying their staff who are not working due to the current restrictions. Several programs, loans, and grants have been created to assist businesses and those individuals who are feeling…

By Jenna Shields for Hub International  Effective public and monetary policy will be key for guiding the recovery of the U.S. economy and financial markets from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here at Hub International Florida, our retirement expert John Peterson can provide you with a bylined article outlining what you can expect. As…

By Krista Wyant, Bookeeping, Business Consulting, Construction Business Consulting – Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A. -p. 239.433.5554 We shared with you on May 6, 2020 that new guidelines had been released regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). In previous announcements the date for repayment under the Safe Harbor, if deemed necessary, was scheduled…

By Jack Wert, Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB Executive Director Thank you all for what you are doing to support the start of the recovery plan for Collier County residents and businesses. We need to be prepared for some starts and stops in Phase 1 including temporary beach closings, new ways to add seating capacity…

By Jack Rybicki, Managing Principal of Industry, CLA email p. 813.384.2701 The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued guidance that clarifies how the Small Business Administration (SBA) will review a borrower’s required good-faith certification concerning the necessity of the borrower’s PPP loan request. FAQ #46, issued on May 13, provides that “Any borrower that, together…

By Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A. jwalker@markham-norton.com We shared with you on May 6, 2020 that new guidelines had been released regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). In previous announcements the date for repayment under the Safe Harbor, if deemed necessary, was scheduled for May 7, 2020. However, that was extended to May…

By Sarah Crozier, Main Street Alliance sarah@mainstreetalliance.org Big strides to fix PPP, more support needed for long term  On the release of the Congressional House Democrat’s Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Stimulus Act (HEROES Act) today, Executive Director of the Main Street Alliance, Amanda Ballantyne had this to say: “We applaud Congressional House Democrats for their…

By Colleen Depasquale, Executive Director, Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce SALONS & BARBERSHOPS: On Monday, May 11 barbershops and salons were allowed to reopen in most counties in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis issued the following guidelines for those opening: All customers will be by appointment only.  Allow at least 15 minutes between the conclusion of…

By Lois Croft, FRLA Director lcroft@FRLA.org – p.239.339.7692 Hotel Frequently Asked Questions HOTELS What’s the rule for public lodging establishments? The Governor’s Executive Order 20-112 states Floridians shall continue to limit personal interactions outside their homes, and further states Floridians should avoid nonessential travel. FRLA has received guidance from DBPR that public lodging establishments are…

By myCPARichard,  MyCPARichard@resourcesforclients.com Economic impact payments bring out thieves The IRS is warning you to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and e-mail phishing attempts related to the coronavirus pandemic and the one-time economic impact payment. It can come in many forms The IRS says that scammers may do the following when…