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Following the recent announcement of its new Virtual Business Matchmaking program, Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) is launching another resource to help Florida small and medium-sized companies safely build their international business connections. [Read more…] about Enterprise Florida to Award Trade Grants for Virtual International Trade Shows
Local Emergency Operation Centers throughout Florida have worked to supply personal protective equipment (PPEs) such as masks, gloves and gowns to long-term care facilities who may struggle to obtain them due to national shortages. [Read more…] about Assisted Living Facilities to Receive 10,000 Donated Masks
In a win for underserved and minority-owned small businesses and nonprofits across the nation, today U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced a new $10 billion set-aside in funds through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in order to increase access to the Program for businesses of color, sole proprietors, growers, and other underserved communities. [Read more…] about ABIC applauds Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Congressional Small Business Champions on $10 billion PPP Set-Aside for CDFIs to Reach Underserved and Small Businesses of Color
In April, economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic, resulting business shutdowns and subsequent rising unemployment rates impacted Florida’s housing market. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market in April Reflects Impact of Coronavirus, Economic Turmoil
A panel of leading industry experts on Wednesday discussed the challenges and unique approaches for addressing the “next normal” in real estate – navigating housing through the various market lockdowns and the transition to a virtual delivery system for services as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. [Read more…] about Industry Experts Weigh In on “Next Normal” in Real Estate Market After COVID-19
Suddath®, a leading global transportation, relocation and logistics company, has announced the appointment of Maria Bauta as a logistics sales executive. [Read more…] about Industry Veteran Joins Suddath As Logistics Sales Executive
Suddath®, a leading global transportation, relocation and logistics company, today announced the launch of its new global website, suddath.com. [Read more…] about Suddath Launches New Website
State officials and Florida leaders representing businesses, health care, fitness centers, and theme parks, today applauded Governor Ron DeSantis’ Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery Full Phase 1 Plan. [Read more…] about Florida Leaders Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis’ Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery
The Florida Veterans Foundation today announced its partnership with Uber to create the ‘Veterans Ride Program’ for Florida Veterans who may have limited transportation options when trying to keep essential medical appointments during coronavirus. [Read more…] about Veterans Ride Free to Appointments During COVID-19
