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By 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…
Small 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…
Wednesday 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…
July 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…
Enterprise 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…
Later 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…
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…
A 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…
The Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance program officially ended Sunday, July 11, 2020. This was the program that provided grants of $1,000 per employee, up to $10,000 to applicants for the EIDL loans. The Advance program was ended after expending its $20 billion in funding. The EIDL loan program is still…
Florida Gulf Coast University is offering the RESTART SWFL initiative to help revitalize SWFL organizations and the economy of the overall region. Local organizations can earn the RESTART SWFL Seal of Confidence by taking a pledge to operate in a healthy, vigilant, fair, and ethical manner, and by viewing two webinars and passing quizzes about…