Covid-19 News
SBA Announces Launch Date for RRF Grants
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that the Restaurant Revitalization Fund will open on Monday, May 3, at 12 pm EDT, and restaurant operators can begin the registration process starting this Friday, April 30 at 9 a.m. EDT. Registration will be conducted at the SBA RRF Portal here. FRLA encourages you to prepare to ensure a smooth application process and we…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Extends Emergency Order
Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 21-94, which extends Executive Order 20-52, the Governor’s original State of Emergency declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous order, which had been extended several times before, was set to expire at midnight tonight. Here are a couple of ways this affects Florida’s hospitality industry. First, it extends the allowance of alcohol-to-go. As FRLA…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank funds $109 million in PPP loans to help Southwest Florida businesses and residents impacted by COVID-19
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has processed more than 1,100 loans totaling just over $109 million under the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program to help local small businesses, nonprofit organizations and independent contractors support payroll and related costs, saving tens of thousands of jobs in Southwest Florida. The PPP, which was originally launched in April…
Read MoreSBA to Increase Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Business Disaster Recovery Assistance
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners, including agricultural businesses, and nonprofit organizations in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories can apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan. The EIDL program is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue due to coronavirus…
Read MoreA new financial relief program opened March 29th
What is the Collier Community Assistance Program (CCAP)? Collier County is continuing to financially assist residents, small businesses, including agricultural and nonprofits affected by COVID-19. This new program opens March 29 through this fall or until funds are depleted, which ever one occurs first. Applications open March 29 at 12 p.m. (noon). Click here for…
Read MoreShuttered Venue Operators Grants Program – Q&A From Joshua A. DeCuir
A Q&A on the Application of the $16 Billion Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Program By Joshua A. DeCuir, Jones Walker LLP What is the $16 billion Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program? The COVID-19 relief package enacted on December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, appropriated $15 billion to fund the Shuttered Venue Operators…
Read MoreRestaurant Federal Relief Updates
The Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program yesterday, but, unfortunately, the application site crashed within hours and remains offline. As they work to repair the technical glitches, we are hopeful that they will get it up and running for affected operators quickly. This temporary setback will also provide better practices and insight for…
Read MoreFRLA continues working to keep all Florida restaurants informed
Following President Biden’s signing of the American Rescue Plan, FRLA has been working to keep all Florida restaurants informed on the likely application requirements and process for funding through the $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). While the Small Business Administration (SBA) will oversee the program, it had not yet released guidance or an application. Despite…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs SB 72 – Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19
Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/SB 72 – Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19. The bill provides crucial liability protection to individuals, businesses, educational institutions, religious organizations, and health care providers for liability claims related to COVID-19. Governor DeSantis was joined at the bill signing by Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Senate President Wilton…
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