Covid-19 News
Lee County Commissioners extend LeeCARES to non-profit human service agencies and municipalities
New round of PPE distribution planned; Business Rehire and Individual/Family Assistance programs to close Sept. 18 Fort Myers, FL, Sept. 1, 2020 – The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve two new LeeCARES programs to help Lee County non-profit human service agencies and municipal governments address unanticipated programmatic and operational expenses…
Read MoreFlorida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – September 18
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) issued reemployment assistance updates on the Reemployment Assistance (RA) Claims Dashboard. As of September 17, DEO has paid 1,986,571 claimants a total of $16.4 billion ($16,419,950,438). More than 3.7 million (3,769,954) unique claims have been processed, representing 99.1% of unique claims submitted. UPDATES: The Florida Department of…
Read MoreLee County extends LeeCARES Business Rehire and Individual/Family Assistance programs deadline to Monday
Fort Myers, FL, Sept. 18, 2020 – Lee County is extending the application deadline for its LeeCARES Business Rehire and Individual/Family Assistance to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. The original deadline was to be at 5 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 18. The county extended it because of a known issue with Microsoft in its U.S.…
Read MoreTHE TECH CHEF: RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGY PODCAST
This week they will speak to key players in White Castle’s technology initiatives as they have a discussion about robotics, drive-through technology as well as a touchless economy. Joining them is the VP of Technology, Susan Carroll-Boser and the VP of Operations Services, Mike Guinan. They are going to dig into how company culture creates longevity and dig even…
Read MoreRESTAURANT TECHNOLOGY SERIES- THE NEW FRONTIER
Webinar series beginning September 16, 2020- October 14, 2020. 2:00-3:00PM ET. REGISTER HERE! Aligning Technology and Operations for Changing Times Successful restaurants are relying on technology now more than ever to make it out of this pandemic with minimal disruption. Those leading the charge are focused on increasing hospitality in a low-touch environment while ensuring…
Read MoreNew SBA Forgiveness IFR Addresses Owner-Employee Comp and Rent-Related Costs
By Jack Rybicki Managing Principal of Industry, CliftonLarsonAllen Email T. 813.384.2701 Key insights The SBA released an interim final rule (IFR) entitled Treatment of Owners and Forgiveness of Certain Nonpayroll Costs on August 24, 2020. The IFR provides clarity on topics including owner compensation reporting; borrowers with tenant, sub-tenant, or home-based businesses; and related party rents. CLA…
Read MoreRestaurants invest in tech tools to increase safety during the pandemic and beyond
As restaurant operators continue to look for ways to serve customers safely amid the coronavirus pandemic, many are outfitting their eateries with high tech solutions to increase sanitation and facilitate contactless payment and other touchless tasks. Many of these new tools and systems come with high price tags, but operators increasingly view them as an…
Read MoreGov. DeSantis announces state DEO will apply for Federal Lost Wages Assistance Program
Governor Ron DeSantis announced at a roundtable Wednesday that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will submit Florida’s application to participate in the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program. The program would provide additional temporary benefits for those eligible for Reemployment Assistance for weeks of unemployment ending on or after Aug. 1, 2020. “On behalf of Floridians…
Read MoreBreaking News: Bars to Re-Open Monday
One September 10, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) issued Emergency Order 2020-10, which permits bars to re-open on Monday, September 14, at 50% capacity. Under the Order, bars and other alcoholic beverage vendors may resume sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises beginning Monday, provided that their operations comply with the parameters…
Read MoreSmall Business Assistance is Open
CARES Act COVID-19 Relief Funding $10 Million Up for Grabs to Small Business Owners, Applications Open August 31, 2020 Part of CollierCARES COVID-19 Relief Program Small business owners with locations in Collier County who employ 50 or fewer full-time employees should be aware of one-time grants available up to $25,000 intended to offset costs of…
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