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Monday, July 6, 2020, Lee County launched its COVID-19 business assistance program for job creation, named “Business Rehire.” The sentences in bold have been revised since the program was launched: It was originally reported that the “Business Rehire” program was available to small businesses that had been deemed as “non-essential.” In an update to the…
TGR Financial, Inc. (OTCQX: TGRF), the holding company for First Florida Integrity Bank, announced today the completion of a private placement of $22 million in ten-year, fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2030 (the “Notes”) to certain qualified institutional buyers and accredited investors. The Notes have a maturity date of June 30, 2030 and an initial…
This a picture of a “Face Mask Exempt Card” that claims to make the holder of the card exempt from mask requirements. The card is FAKE. The Department of Justice did not issue these cards and does not endorse them. That being said, some individuals with disabilities may be exempt from mask regulations. Some ordinances provide for this…
DOE Order Expected this month Related to Mining in Map 14, State Road 82 Fort Myers, FL, July 1, 2020 – The State of Florida Division of Administrative Hearings on June 16 ruled against Sakata Seed Corporation, Sakata America Holdings, Inc. and Linda S. Nelson and issued a recommended order finding in favor of Lee County. The…
(ORLANDO, Fla) – GrowFL, Florida’s leading organization in support of second-stage growth companies, is now accepting applications for its annual Florida Companies to Watch® awards program. Now in its 10th year, the GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch program honors notable second-stage business throughout the state. Honorees are selected for developing valuable products and services, creating…
On June 30, 2020, the Governor of Florida, through Executive Order 20-159, extended the moratorium on foreclosures and evictions that was originally enacted by Executive Order 20-94 on April 2, 2020, until 12:01 AM August 1, 2020. Here is more information
Tamiami Angel Fund III, Florida’s largest angel fund, invested in Fotobom Media, a mobile phone keyboard application that delivers content based on users’ emails and text messages. Tamiami Angel Fund III invested $568,000 into Fotobom Media, based in San Francisco. Fotobom is the 15th company in the portfolio of Tamiami Angel Fund III. According to…
Today, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) issued Emergency Order 2020-09, which closes bars for on-site alcohol consumption EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. Here’s what it says: Establishments that derive more than 50% of their gross revenue from the sales of alcohol beverages must suspend sales of alcohol for consumption on the premises. These establishments can continue…
Statement by Rhett Buttle, senior advisor to Small Business for America’s Future and former Director of Private Sector Engagement in the Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C., June 26, 2020—With 57% of small business owners opposed to overturning the Affordable Care Act; the Trump Administration’s request that the Supreme Court do…
FORT MYERS. June 26, 2020. The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is proud to announce the approval of 5 new applicants to their Job Creation & Talent Attraction Program. “This program has generated more interest in Fort Myers as a technology hub,” stated CRA Chair Fred Burson. The CRA’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved…