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Program Overview Lee County has identified $25 million in emergency relief funds to support businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds are available as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act federal stimulus package. In Phase 2 of the County’s business assistance program Lee county will provide emergency financial support…
Read MoreBonita Springs, FL | July 23, 2020 —— According to the Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® (BER), the summer season and Covid-19 are not currently affecting increased buyer demand faced by REALTORS® in the Bonita Springs and Estero residential real estate markets. As of June 2020, the days on market decreased by 18 percent, as pending sales increased by a whopping…
Read MoreBy Peter de Boisblanc of Global insurance brokerage HUB International Email The PPP’s Necessity Certification and Affiliation Rules The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act and subsequent legislation, which has allocated more than $510 billion in relief, made PPP loans available for businesses that, at the time of application: Certified that the “current economic…
Read MoreSmall Business for America’s Future national survey of 1,500 small business owners finds 80% think Covid will disrupt business operations for all of 2020 or longer; 56% support extending enhanced unemployment benefits; 77% support government policies requiring masks; 66% say a national plan for opening safely would give business a better chance of surviving the…
Read MoreWednesday Jul 29, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM REGISTER HERE Knowing which decision-making model to use (and when) will upgrade your decision-making skills to keep pace with current and ongoing business needs and strategically impact organizational effectiveness. In this session, Dr. LauraAnn Migliore will demonstrate principles of prudent decision-making using principles of evidence-based management and…
Read MoreJuly 21 – July 24, 2020 | Marco Island, FL REGISTER TODAY The Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School is attended by more than 850 attorneys, consultants, engineers, state and local government officials, developers, landowners and others with a strong interest in environmental issues in Florida. Program features the most advanced and current instruction available on…
Read MoreEnterprise Florida offers grants for virtual trade shows to provide another vehicle for the state’s small and medium-sized companies to identify international clients and generate new export opportunities that will contribute to Florida’s economic recovery. As a direct result of global market disruptions and new technology innovations, traditional brick and mortar international trade shows are…
Read MoreLater this month, Congress will consider their final coronavirus response bill for 2020. From the beginning of this pandemic, FRLA has tirelessly worked with the National Restaurant Association to lead the charge in Washington for a comprehensive solution for Florida restaurants and bars. We have made steady progress, but Congress needs to do much more to ensure the survival of our…
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August 19, 2020 8:00 am – August 20, 2020 5:00 pm Whether you are seeking a “best practices” approach to providing cybersecurity or will be required to meet the new federally mandated standards, this series of educational offerings provide an ever-changing model for responding to real cybersecurity risks that seemingly involve all aspects of our…
Read MoreA Five Part Virtual Event Series on Ending Inequality of Opportunity in Florida 22 JUL 2020 – 19 AUG 2020 | LEARN MORE | REGISTER A Five Part Virtual Event Series on Ending Inequality of Opportunity in Florida Become A Series Sponsor Florida Prosperity Initiative 2017 marked the Florida Chamber Foundation’s inaugural Florida Business Leaders Summit…
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