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FloridaCommerce Announces $50 Million Available through the Florida Local Government Emergency Revolving Bridge Loan Program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, The Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce) announced that $50 million is available for local governments through the Local Government Emergency Revolving Bridge Loan Program. These funds bridge the gap for local governments while they await federal relief or for their revenues to recover after a federally declared disaster. Interested applicants can apply…
Read MoreThe Immokalee Foundation Selected as Part of Microsoft’s National TechSpark Program to Grow Economic Opportunity in Southwest Florida
The Immokalee Foundation, in conjunction with Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and The Collier Industrial Development Authority, to work with Microsoft to ensure digital skills training for Immokalee students. Naples, FL – The Immokalee Foundation announced today that it will work with Microsoft TechSpark to foster inclusive economic opportunity, job creation, and innovation in Southwest…
Read MoreThe Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Southwest Florida May 2023 Employment Data
Governor DeSantis Announces Fort Myers Private Sector Employment Up 4.7 Percent Over the Year in May 2023 Naples, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Fort Myers’ private sector employment increased by 4.7 percent over the year, adding 11,800 jobs, despite being one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Ian. As of May 2023, with…
Read MoreMain Street Alliance Calls on Congress to Prioritize Small Businesses and Essential Services Over Tax Breaks to Support Economic Growth Across America
On June 3, 2023, President Biden signed H.R. 3746 to lift the nation’s debt ceiling after passing the Senate with a vote of 63-36. This bill increases the federal debt limit, establishes new discretionary spending limits, rescinds unobligated COVID funds, and expands work requirements for federal programs. The bill includes various provisions that directly impact…
Read MoreIndustry Leading Legal Benchmarking Survey from ACC and Major, Lindsey & Africa Shows that Median Total Legal Spend Increased, Driven Mostly by Larger Companies
Survey’s comprehensive benchmarking data allows law department leaders to better understand current financial and operational performance metrics and identify areas for improvement. Washington, D.C., (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA) have today announced the release of their industry-leading annual legal benchmarking survey. The fourth report as a…
Read MoreBidenHarris Administration to Launch New Initiative to Increase Federal Contracting with Small Disadvantaged Businesses
Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Administrator Robin Carnahan, head of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), announced a joint effort, known as the 8(a) MAS Pool Initiative, to help small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) participating in the 8(a) Business Development Program gain access to more federal contracts in GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces $13.1 Million to the City of Sanibel Through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of a $13.1 million bridge loan to the City of Sanibel through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program. The program is administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to support government operations that may have been impacted by hurricanes Ian or Nicole. These…
Read MoreFlorida Department of Economic Opportunity to Host Public Workshops on Disaster Recovery Funds for Hurricane Ian-impacted Communities
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced it will host a series of public workshops to hear directly from Floridians about their unmet disaster recovery needs following Hurricane Ian, providing an overview of the CDBG-DR program and upcoming State of Florida Action Plan that will detail how this funding will address unmet…
Read MoreSBA Offers Funding for Working Capital to Assist Florida Businesses Affected by Hurricanes and Flooding
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and private nonprofit organizations in Florida with economic losses due to Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Broward County to apply for working capital disaster loans before the deadlines. SBA will continue to…
Read MoreBiden Harris Administration to Launch New Initiative to Increase Federal Contracting with Small Disadvantaged Businesses
Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and Administrator Robin Carnahan, head of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), announced a joint effort, known as the 8(a) MAS Pool Initiative, to help small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) participating in the 8(a) Business Development Program gain access to more federal contracts in GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule…
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